This is a quick note for U.S. citizens and residents whose only source of income is social security payments. The IRS website at "Economic Stimulus Payments: Information for Recipients of Social Security Benefits" gives all the information necessary to collect your stimulus checks. I would like to emphasis the .pdf file provided there: Package 1040A-3. It provides detailed instructions on how to file for the checks.
If you're looking for a blank 1040A form to print out, get it from here: f1040a.pdf
Rebate Scam Alert
I quote from the IRS website: "Be aware that identity thieves are already pushing scams involving the stimulus payments. At least one telephone scam is making the rounds using the proposed rebates as bait."
You shouldn't receive any telephone calls whatsoever in relation to this payment. If someone calls you and starts talking about it, the best advice is to hang up on them. The IRS normally communicates by standard postal mail. Usually, you won't speak to a representative unless YOU call them. Keep the thieves away and your economic stimulus payment for yourself — don't talk to anyone either by telephone or in person if you can't verify THEIR identity.
