Mother: My daughter filed me as a dependent on her income tax return 2007. She called IRS and the representative said that she could put me on her tax rebate. When they sent her rebate this morning she only received $900 instead of the full $1200. I am 68 years and I am on Social Security. I would like to know why I didn't receive my rebate. Are they doing it indiviudally if so how will I know? Or will they send my tax rebate through Social Security?



Thank you,

A concerned mother

Since your daughter claimed you on her taxes she got the $600 for herself and $300 for you in the rebate. You being the dependent would only get $300 and not $600.

Yes, your daughter got $600 and you got $300. Rebate is more than $300 only if the tax on your income is more than $300. Read this:
The rebate payment will equal the amount of tax liability on the return (tax liability on the return Form 1040 line 46 or Form 1040A line 28) with a minimum amount of $300 and a maximum amount of $600 for individuals.

For information on stimulus tax rebate schedule, the eligibility and how much rebate you will get read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Are You Eligible for 2008 Stimulus Tax Rebate Payment?