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Originally Posted by starkey  From what I understand, these checks are actually a rebate. So you will have $600 less on your tax return. The government is giving you your own money earlier than it otherwise would have. This is not extra money! I think the government (those wily politicians) have not explained this to people. You may have budgeted getting this money anyways, just not in this timeframe. |
Yeah a lot of people don't realize this is a rebate. They think the government is giving them 'free money'. I suppose most people have a short memory anyway and won't really put two and two together unless the point is reiterated more than it has already.