Back in the spring of 2009, a cornerstone of the government’s massive $800 billion stimulus package was a tax credit for millions of American workers. In theory, the extra money would provide a touch of stability for families, plus get more money flowing through the struggling economy. source.
Now approximately 15 million taxpayers will have to repay Uncle Sam!
Individuals Who Work Two Jobs
Working Married Couples
Working Students
Social Security Recipients
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State income taxes
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
Capital Gains and Losses
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