More than 14,000 Orlando residents eligible for an economic stimulus check have yet to file their 2007 tax return. For most filers, payments will range between $300 to $600 for individuals and $600 to $1200 for joint filers. Taxpayers may receive $300 for each qualifying child. This means that more than $4 million in unclaimed money is the result of unfiled tax returns by local residents. Residents have one final opportunity to amend this by filing a 2007 tax return for free during a one day special event.

Eligibility for an economic stimulus payment is reached if 2007 earnings exceeded $3,000 and a tax form (1040A) is filed with the IRS by October 15, 2008. Even residents who do not usually file a tax return are potentially eligible for the economic stimulus payment. Anyone interested in obtaining further information can dial 2-1-1 or contact the IRS at 1.866.234.2942 or www.irs.gov.
 

Friday, October 10, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

Residents can also file until October 15 for free at these locations during these times.

Orlando ACORN – 120 E. Colonial Drive
Mon – Fri 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center – 850 Trafalgar Ct, Maitland, FL
Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.