City participates in National Super Saturday-Economic Stimulus Day
Seniors, low income residents urged to visit free tax preparation sites this Saturday

Seniors, low income residents and disabled veterans are encouraged to file their 2007 tax return for free at any Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site on Saturday, March 29 as the City participates in the IRS-sponsored National Super Saturday – Economic Stimulus Day.

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 provides for economic stimulus payments of up to $600 ($1,200 for filing a joint return) plus $300 for each child qualifying for the Child Tax Credit. To receive a tax rebate, qualifying individuals must file a 2007 tax return.

Individuals who are not normally required to file a tax return, including those who receive at least $3,000 in earned income, Social Security benefits, and/or veteran’s benefits are eligible for the stimulus payments, but they must file a 2007 tax return.

These individuals may receive a payment of $300 ($600 if married filing jointly). The City is encouraging retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who are usually exempt from filing a tax return to do so on March 29 in order to receive a stimulus payment.
 
The IRS will use the 2007 tax return to determine eligibility and calculate the amount of the economic stimulus payment. Individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and those who have less than $3,000 of qualifying income will not be eligible for a stimulus payment.

To find the nearest VITA site, call the United Way help line at 227-4357 or 2-1-1. For more information on other services provided by DCI, call 207-8198 or visit www.sanantonio.gov/comminit.