IRS announces stimulus payment information now available in Spanish

Recently, the IRS sent out an official reminder that information about economic stimulus payments is now available in Spanish on the official IRS website.

Spanish speaking taxpayers may access this information by going to the IRS’ home page and clicking on the Espanol link.  Clicking this link will take you to the Spanish version of the IRS website, which provides information on a wide range of topics.

Information is available on the stimulus rebate at Centro de Informacion Sobre los Pagos de Estimulo Econmico (http://www.irs.gov/espanol/article/0,,id=180561,00.html).  This page also gives information on the to those Spanish-speaking taxpayers who might not normally file returns (retirees, disabled veterans, and low-wage workers), but who need to file their return this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.

There is newly translated information, which includes the Package 1040A-3, an 8 page package of instructions, a sample Form 1040A and a blank Form 1040A, containing everything needed to file a return.

If you know of anyone who could use this information, it is important to pass it on to them soon, especially if they do not normally file a tax return.  People who do not normally pay taxes may be eligible for the stimulus rebate, which the IRS will begin sending out in May.  It is important to note that qualifying taxpayers can still file a return to get the stimulus payment, even though the April 15th filing deadline has passed.