Article: Economic stimulus filers have until October

LEWISTON - There's good news this tax season for retirees, people on Social Security and others with very little income: You're due economic stimulus money from the federal government.

The only catch: You must fill out a tax form to get it.

But relax. You have until Oct. 15.

"It's more of an information filing," said IRS spokeswoman Peggy Riley.

As part of a government effort to boost the economy, President George W. Bush in February signed legislation that will give millions of Americans $300 to $1,200, plus an additional $300 for each qualifying child, starting in May. In order to get an economic stimulus check, a person must have earned at least $3,000 in 2007 and must file a 2007 tax ...

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