With the uncertainties of the economy, many Americans are finding themselves looking for ways to cut back.  Some are driving less to save on gas.  Others are cooking more at home to cut down on the expense of eating out.  Those are all very good ways to cut back.  I’d like to suggest another way to increase what you bring home….or as this post is titled….GIVE YOURSELF A RAISE!

Listen to this 15 minute interview and let me know if you learned something that help you give yourself a raise!

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NO! I’ve been getting lots of phone calls and emails from clients, family and friends.  Just to clear things up, it’s not taxable. The amount is needed to determine if you are entitled to an additional credit. This is called the Recovery Rebate Credit. Here are some reasons you would qualify for the credit.
 

• If you didn’t receive an economic stimulus payment in 2008
• If you received less than the maximum economic stimulus payment in 2008
• Families who gained an additional qualifying child in 2008
• Individuals who did not have a valid Social Security number in 2007 but who did receive one in 2008