Federal Economic Stimulus Payments

Frequently Asked Questions for Utah Taxpayers

Q. I am filing a 2007 federal return in order to get the federal stimulus payment. Should I file a 2007 Utah return also?

A. If you are filing a 2007 federal return just to get the federal stimulus payment and your income is below the Utah filing requirement amounts, you don't need to file a Utah return.

Q. Are stimulus payments taxable?

A. No. The IRS indicates that the stimulus payments are not considered taxable income. Since they are not included in federal income, they are not taxable on the Utah return. See Stimulus Payments Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Q. Where can I get more information about federal stimulus payments?

A. Information about the federal stimulus payment program is available at www.irs.gov.