hi all, Earlier I mentioned the "making work pay" stimulus payment, available via your income filing form this year. here's a short explanation as to why those receiving certain governmental benefits are not eligible: "So, in its infinite wisdom, Congress came up with another Rube Goldberg machine, which resulted in the IRS having to create Schedule M. If you are working AND receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security, Veterans' benefits, or RailRoad Retirement benefits, the amount of your maximum Making Work Pay $400 credit is reduced by the $250 Economic Recovery Payment you got (last year)." here's the entire web site explaining it: http://bedbuffalos.blogspot.com/2010/02/schedule-m-doesnt-stand-for-maki ng-work.html sorry for getting anyone's hopes up too much. Chip ------------------------------ Chip Orange Database Administrator Florida Public Service Commission Chip.Orange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (850) 413-6314 (Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Florida Public Service Commission.)