| Use direct deposit to get stimulus check early
Get ready, here they come. If you're among the 130 million Americans counting on getting IRS "economic stimulus" checks, take note: The first batches will start going out in six weeks. Starting May 2, the IRS will begin issuing the first payments — typically $600 for individuals or $1,200 for a couple — for those who file a tax return by April 15. Here's a little incentive: If you want it fast, ask for direct deposit when filling out your tax return, advises IRS spokesman Bill Steiner. "Even if you owe money on your taxes, keep in mind that stimulus payments are a separate check," Steiner says. "So if you've asked for direct deposit, it'll be there significantly faster than the paper check." If you opt for direct deposit, the payments will start hitting bank accounts weekly between May 2 and May 16.
Extra!, March 25
Just file a return with the IRS, which says it has more than $20 million in unclaimed refunds for Colorado taxpay- ers who had taxes with- held or made esti- mated pay- ments but did not file a federal income tax return for 2004. 22,900 Coloradans could get refunds, half of them for more than $504. The deadline to file a return and collect is April 15. * Information: go to IRS.gov; call 800-829-3676 for past year tax forms, or call 800-829-1040 for toll-free tax help. HE SAID IT "Oh, the things we do for our children." David Smith, who lived in Broomfield on weekdays and Highlands Ranch on weekends so both of his sons could compete in spelling bees. Story, 6 AWARD FOR RUSSERT Emmy Award-winning NBC journalist Tim Russert will receive the 14th Annual Damon Runyon Award from the Denver Press Club on April 13.
Rescue crews implement new strategy in search of bridge jumper
Today rescue crews continue to search for a missing man along the Tennessee River. Michael Gomez has been missing since Saturday when he and a friend jumped off the Whitesburg Bridge. Crews will continue to search the river through the week. If they're unable to find anything by Friday, they will regroup and come up with a new plan for the weekend. .
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