The fed gave me $400 too much

So I sent in my tax returns as soon as I could, expecting $1,146 back from the fed gov. The direct deposit hit my account the other day for $1,546.

Is there some type of $400 credit I missed (unlikely)?
Did they just make an error in my favor (even more unlikely)?
Can I get in trouble for not telling them?

I also have to send in a 1040x because a tax document for cashing in my 401k was mailed to me after I submitted my return. The 1040x would have given me another $200 or so, should I even bother now?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

no it a new credit that they are giving to everyone...i heard about it on the radio i havent gotten mine back yet but it would be nice if if was on there...

Hey, I'll take $400. I'm going to try to research it now and post what I find. Thanks man!


EDIT - Here it is http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204447,00.html

It is the 'Making Work Pay' tax credit passed by Obama and the democrats. I feel like an idiot for not catching that.

Making Work Pay Tax Credit.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204447,00.html

there you go...yeah i now i will not complain either i will tell you that...

that will pay for my new 600w

I am going to spend mine on blackjack, gin and hookers

lol...im going out to Vegas next week on fri would be nice to wake up and see a couple stacks in the account on the way to Vegas mine would probably go on the same thing

Niiice....

So to anyone that worked in 2009, take a look to see if you get that $400.

Success! I had worked for two weeks during the year of 2009. I received a $400 credit that was wired to my bank.
Free new bong for me, thank you government.

Don't thank the government - thank the people who paid taxes so the money could be given to you.

'Making work pay' implies you are working, thus paying taxes. So I will thank myself. And I will also thank Obama and the dems and the 1 single republican who voted for the stimulus.

"Making work pay' implies you are working, thus paying taxes."

Most workers pay no net Federal tax - so again I say - thank those who do pay the taxes.

Did you get your $400 stimulus check when GWB was in office? If not, maybe it was that. i haven't done my taxes yet this year cuz I don't think I will be getting anything back this year cuz I made way too much money...

angelsbandit said:

"Making work pay' implies you are working, thus paying taxes."

Most workers pay no net Federal tax - so again I say - thank those who do pay the taxes.

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My overall tax liabilities this year, after refunds and credits, were over $2,000, maybe over $3,000 when you figure in state taxes. This figure does not include money paid into SS or Medicare.

So again, I will thank myself. As well as Obama, the dems, and the 1 republican who voted for the stimulus.

yeah obama is giving everyone 400$ OF STIMULIS MONEY to help bankrupt america faster. HnR block told me its 400$ from obama stimulis money..i need money but think its retarded to give us 400$ when everythings a mess.

Bush gave me $600, I like him better

i have no idea why im in this thread but i aint leaving without sayin " MR LOVERMAN.....shabba"