Confused about the tax rebate...

[rissyroo]

I'm probably going to sound dumb by asking this but I'm a little confused about this tax rebate and you guys have been so awesome at answering all of my bankruptcy questions so here it goes...
Here's my situation...I'm married and a stay-at-home mom who made $2000 last year part-time and we have 2 children. Even though I didn't make $3,000 nor did I pay federal income taxes last year, do we still qualify for the "married couple $1,200 rebate". I can't find this anywhere! By the way, my husband grossed about $65,000 last year and we file jointly. Thanks for any input!

[cbass1017]

I believe the limits are $75K for single and $150K for joint, but even if I'm wrong on this I think you are still OK. I don't see why you wouldn't qualify for the full amount. My wife was a student all year and made no money at all and I know that she will be eligable for it...

... pending senates approval ofcourse!

[FLBK7]

I believe the limits are $75K for single and $150K for joint, but even if I'm wrong on this I think you are still OK. I don't see why you wouldn't qualify for the full amount. My wife was a student all year and made no money at all and I know that she will be eligable for it...

... pending senates approval ofcourse!

I could be wrong, but I think the Senate is now saying that under the proposed plan, people who paid no income tax but qualified for the earned income credit are due to get a rebate. Therefore, the Senate feels that people on SS who pay no income tax should get the rebate as well. It'll be interesting to see what they finally compromise on.

[Cali]

If you are married and filing then you should get a rebate, even if you didn't work.

[rissyroo]

Thanks so much everyone!
One place it says "married couples filing jointly" and another place it will say "working couples filing jointly"! I think that the government is just as confused!