IRS Seeks Nonprofits Help With Publicizing Availability of Economic Stimulus Payments to Low-Income Taxpayers

On March 12, 2008, the IRS announced that it is enlisting the help of charities and other non-profits to spread the word about the availability of economic stimulus payments to low-income taxpayers, especially those who do not ordinarily file federal income tax returns.  Here is the language from the IRS website:

The IRS is encouraging various partners and stakeholders such as charities, churches and governmental organizations to assist in efforts to reach out to those Americans who may be eligible for the 2008 economic stimulus payment but who normally have no requirement to file a tax return. People who receive certain Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement or wages from earned income or combat pay may be eligible and not know it.

The IRS has created a special Web page for interested organizations: Economic Stimulus Payments: Marketing Products for Partners. This page contains one-page flyers that you can copy, the Package 1040A-3 (a 10-page booklet that contains everything certain people need to file a return today), Radio PSAs, Logos, etc. This page is part of the Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center on IRS.gov, which provides information on eligibility and other requirements. The IRS appreciates any assistance you can provide.

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