Is the rebate check the same as the stimulus check?

The weekend of May 16th should have been the week to get our Stimulus check. "NOTHING." As the six weeks went by, finally we were able to confirm with the IRS that indeed our check was sent to our mailing address. Today we got a 5 page document...

Ok, so I was reading around. People were saying that if u filed taxes, and had them deposited onto a prepaid debit card (state AND federal), then ud have 2 wait 4 a paper stimulus check 2 come in the mail... Well, when I had my taxes done @ HR, they...

Ok...is anyone else in my situation? My SS# last 2 digits fall between 00-21 and I was "suppose" to receive my rebate on May 2 by direct deposit according to my "eligibility". Today is May 9 and no rebate check. When I checked on...

What are you ideas on the best places to spend the rebate/stimulus check? Can be any place or places that offer a $ or % bonus if you spend your check there. And what are the bonuses like, if they apply?

i already filed my taxes and received my check, but i am still waiting for my stimulus rebate check . i heard you get it faster if you chose to have it direct deposited into your bank ...show more

Reading the rules of the rebate, it states that if my wife was issued an ITN from the IRS, that I would not receive a rebate. that's fine, but why do me and my child have to suffer. We both are American citizens, while my wife is working on her citizenship...

Ok I was due to get my 08 Rebate Stimulus Check on 5-9-08 as my hubbys last 2 digits of his social are 51. We filed and received our tax return way before the cut off date and it was ...show more

I have read in a few scattered places, including a comment in the local paper that the 2008 economic stimulus rebate check is in fact, an advance on your 2008 tax return refund. I ...show more

How long does it take for the stimulus tax rebate check to reach my mailbox? It was supposed to be mailed out a week ago, yet I still don't see it in my mail box...