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Press Releases
FINAL PUSH TO HELP SENIORS CLAIM TAX STIMULUS PAYMENT
August 18, 2008
Two of Broward County's lead agencies in caring for seniors are making a
concerted final effort to help thousands of seniors access millions of dollars
in unclaimed tax stimulus payments that will expire on October 15th.
The Pantry of Broward and Meals on Wheels are collaborating in
distributing thousands of flyers to seniors who are shut-ins throughout Broward
County to advise them of the tax rebate there for the asking. The fliers are
distributed by Meals on Wheels volunteers who daily deliver a hot meal to
seniors unable to get out of their homes.
The seniors can then call The Pantry of Broward who will prepare the
1040A tax form and mail it to the senior for their signature, also enclosing a
stamped envelope addressed to the appropriate IRS office. The shut-in simply
places the signed and completed form in the envelope and mails it.
"We have completed and mailed dozens of tax forms to seniors who just discovered
they were eligible for a $300 rebate through the flyers The Pantry of Broward
has distributed thanks to the collaboration with Meals on Wheels," explained
Penny Loughan, CEO of The Pantry of Broward. "This is free money for the
people who most need it."
Many seniors on social security who have not filed taxes erroneously think they
are ineligible for the Federal Economic Stimulus Payment which provides for a
$300 rebate for eligible singles and up to $600 for couples. Anyone who has
received at least $3,000 in social security benefits, veteran's benefits or
earned income in 2007 could be eligible for the stimulus payment.
The Pantry of Broward serves seniors in need living on fixed incomes and
grandparents who care for their grandchildren. Broward Meals on Wheels delivers
prepared meals to more than 3,000 people in need who are unable to leave their
homes.
Any senior who has not yet applied for their tax stimulus payment is invited to
call The Pantry of Broward at (954) 358-1481 for assistance in their
filing. There is no charge for this service.
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For more information, please contact:
The Pantry of Broward; Bruce Harris, Director of Development (954)
461-4438 cell; (954) 358-1481 ext 114 office. www.thepantryofbroward.org
Broward Meals on Wheels, Peggy Miller, Executive Director (954) 714-6925
www.bmow.org
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