# Question  Were we suppose to get $300 or $600 back?

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-were-we-suppose-to-get-300-or-600-back/48244
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**Created:** [May 11, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-were-we-suppose-to-get-300-or-600-back/48244 "2008-05-11T10:04:43Z")
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### Author: ![FSANE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fsane/32/5234_2.png) [@FSANE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FSANE)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2008, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-were-we-suppose-to-get-300-or-600-back/48244/3 "2008-05-11T10:12:14Z")

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> Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will **receive up to $600** ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.

So why did I get $300…do they think I have a kid and sent me $300 first?

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