That is another common misconception. This time (unlike last time) it is a general tax credit. It is not an advance on next year's "refund."n4yek said:They will take it back from you when you do your 2008 taxes. They done the same thing back a few years ago when they gave us the other stimulus package.
Read: http://consumerist.com/380425/5-myths-about-the-upcoming-tax-rebate-stimulus-check