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Dependents can't get the rebate.

Submitted by Michelle on March 19, 2008 - 21:48.

Sara,

Your friends who can still be claimed as dependents cannot get the rebate. It's kind of a shame that "independent" adults get the stimulus, and they have an extra bonus for those who were younger, but those young adults don't count.

Yes, you just file normally and the IRS calculates the rebate based on the info you give. So I might suggest doing the direct deposit just in case your address is in flux over the summer (at an REU or internship, &c). The e-file option Philip linked to can be useful for those who have "easy" taxes or don't normally file.

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