[NFBofSC] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] Answers about the stimulus checks for elderly/disabled folks

Tue Mar 31 23:35:33 UTC 2020

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> From: Sheri Koch via Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Date: March 31, 2020 at 6:24:14 PM EDT
> To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Sheri Koch <slk8332015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Chapter-Presidents] Answers about the stimulus checks for elderly/disabled folks
> Reply-To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Thank you so much for sharing this information. I’m going to pass it along to my sister in other people who don’t normally file tax returns. 
> 
> Sheri
> 
> Sheri Koch, President
> National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
> 304-993-5103
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:07 PM, Eugene Coulter, NFBMO Columbia Chapter via Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> You may wish to share this information with chapter members.
>> If you filed a 2018 or 2019 tax return you  will automatically receive a stimulus check.
>>  
>> However, if you did not file a tax return you can still get a check. To do so you will need to complete a simplified tax return which will be available shortly. Information can be found at www.IRS.Gov/CoronaVirus <http://www.IRS.Gov/CoronaVirus>
>>  
>> I pasted below information directly from the IRS website. There are more answers to questions there.
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>>  
>> Gene Coulter, President
>> NFB of Columbia Missouri
>> From the website:
>>  
>> I am not typically required to file a tax return. Can I still receive my payment?
>>  
>>  
>> Yes. People who typically do not file a tax return will need to file a simple tax return to receive an economic impact payment. Low-income taxpayers, senior citizens, Social Security recipients, some veterans and individuals with disabilities who are otherwise not required to file a tax return will not owe tax.
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>> How can I file the tax return needed to receive my economic impact payment?
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>> IRS.gov/coronavirus <https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus>  will soon provide information instructing people in these groups on how to file a 2019 tax return with simple, but necessa
>>  
>> a
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Robert Leslie Newman via Chapter-Presidents 
>> Sent: Mar 31, 2020 1:06 PM 
>> To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list' 
>> Cc: Robert Leslie Newman 
>> Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] NFB Seniors Divisions and Groups - April calendar of meetings - Please, for your Seniors 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Fellow NFB Leaders – Chapter Presidents
>>  
>> Do pass this April calendar of meetings for NFB Seniors Divisions and Groups on to your chapter members who are seniors. Thank you
>>  
>> April 2020 Calendar of Seniors Phone and Face-to-face Meetings
>>  
>> *CANCELED- Apr. 2nd (Set Day- First or second Thursday of the month)
>> Idaho Senior Division - We have several methods for meeting.
>> Seniors from the Treasure Valley Chapter, in Boise, meet the first, or second Thursday at noon for lunch. Other seniors around the state join in on the Idaho Gems Phone Chapter, which meets on the first Monday of the month.
>> Contact Person: President: Vel Slotten
>> Phone- (208) 345-1018
>>  
>> Also CANCELED- Idaho Senior Division had plans to meet at the Idaho Affiliate State Convention. Dates were, April 16, 17, 18
>> Location: Idaho Falls.
>>  
>> *Apr. 2nd (Set Day- First Thursday of the month)
>> Florida Senior Group - You are invited to our next meeting. You do not need to be a senior to take part. As always, we value your questions, your
>> energy, and your open mind.
>> Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
>> Phone: 712-775-7031
>> Access code: 488500#
>> 
>>  
>> *CANCELED- Apr. 7th (Set Day- First Tuesday of the month)
>> NFB of Arizona Senior Division - Our meeting is both assessable by visiting in person to our meeting site, or by speaker phone. All are welcome.
>> Time: 10:00 am and runs to noon.
>>  
>> Location: The SAAVI bu
>>  
>> *Apr. 22th (Set Day- Fourth Wednesday of the month)
>> NFB of Virginia Seniors Division – All Are Welcome.
>> Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
>> Phone: (605) 472-5481
>> Access code: 304571#
>>  
>> *Apr. 22nd (No set date)
>> Third nationwide Senior conference call
>> Time: 4:00 pm ET; 3:00 pm CT; 2:00 pm MT; 1:00 pm PT
>> Phone: 1-515 603-3166
>> Access code: 759633 pound
>>  
>> Topic: Deborah Kendrick has recently written a book that many of us should read. It is one of the free downloadable books from National Braille Press— Navigating the Healthcare, When All They Can See Is That You Can't. We will discuss this common situation that so many of us have found ourselves in.
>>  
>> *Apr. 27th (Set Day- Fourth Monday of the month; excluding Nov., Dec.)
>> NFB of Kansas Seniors Division – All Are Welcome
>> Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
>> Phone: (916) 235-1420
>> 
>> Access code: 879925#
>>  
>>  
>> Respectfully yours,
>> Robert Leslie Newman
>> NFBN Senior Division, President
>> NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President
>> NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary
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