yes that's how it worked for me. ----- Original Message ----- From: Allison and Chip Orange To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:21 AM Subject: [tabi] Re: those receiving SSI or SSDI aren't eligible for the "schedule M" making work pay credit thanks. I should really correct myself again: those who receive SSI or social security in some way have already received $250 of the $400 credit. so, you subtract this and you still can receive $150 of the credit (unless you received more than $250 last year; I'm not clear if everyone received the same amount or not). Chip ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Betsy Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:59 AM To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tabi] Re: those receiving SSI or SSDI aren't eligible for the "schedule M" making work pay credit I discovered that one when I filed in February. Sorry for not posting that. ----- Original Message ----- From: Chip Orange To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 3:15 PM Subject: [tabi] those receiving SSI or SSDI aren't eligible for the "schedule M" making work pay credit 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-making-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.)