The Economic Stimulus Rebate

[emily_in_nc]

Question: if I am a member of a couple, but the only one who works, do I qualify for the check if I make < $150K or only if I make < $75K? And which size check? Based on a single or a couple (no kids)? I admit I haven't read up on this at all, just heard a couple quickie reports on the news, so right now I'm unsure of whether we'll be getting a check or not!

I do know, unfortunately, that we owe about $1700 in taxes due to cashing in some investments to purchase our sailboat, so I'm hoping I do qualify for the stimulus check to help offset that.

Emily the Ignorant

[Blueberry]

Emily-

I *think* if you file jointly, you get the 150 limit, but I'm not sure

CA

[emily_in_nc]

Emily- I *think* if you file jointly, you get the 150 limit, but I'm not sure

That's what I am hoping! It would seem to make sense since I am the sole breadwinner for two. I make more than the cut-off for singles, but far less than the couple cut-off. I could certainly use it (to help pay down our home equity loan, not for new purchases!)

Emily