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Starting in May, the IRS will begin sending one-time stimulus payments to eligible people who filed 2007 federal income tax returns.

How to get the payment

To receive your payment, you must file a 2007 federal income tax return even if you are not normally required to file a federal return.

If you already filed your 2007 federal return, you may need to file an amended return if you:

• reported less than $3,000 of wages and self-employment income, and
• did not list your social security, railroad retirement, or veteran’s benefits on that return

How this program affects your New York State income taxes

New York State income tax does not apply to your stimulus payment.

You do not need to file a 2007 New York State income tax return if you are not normally required to file one and file a federal return only to get the stimulus payment.

You are not required to file an amended State return if you only file an amended federal return to get the stimulus payment.

• Basic information
• Calculator
• Frequently asked questions
• Information for recipients of social security
• Information for recipients of veterans’ benefits
• Information for low-income individuals
• Payment schedule

For more information, visit the IRS economic stimulus payments information center.

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