US refundable tax credit.

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The us government has passed a refundable tax credit.(meaning you get the excess back, much as the earned income credit.) It is called the Telephone Tax Credit. They are refunding money paid to the Federal Excise Tax on long-distance phone services after Feb.28th 2003. It is not much, but it is money they owe us! You may be eligible to recieve $ 30 for a person filing a tax return with 1 exemption $40 for two exemptoins $50 for three exemptions $60 for four or more exemptions. Or you may fill out a form to claim actual exspeses i just wanted to get the word out because you may be eligible to claim this refund even if you do not file taxes. You will have to file form 1040-EZ-T if you do not file a return this year. Ask your tax preparer about this refund if he/she does not mention it. If you file your own taxes, be sure to fill this in on the payment section of your form. More info may be found on the I.R.S. website www.irs.com or www.irs.gov Either way check it out. Also check to see if there is a AARP tax aide site near you. They are a program that ofers free tax help and filing for senior and low income people.