If you normally don’t file a federal tax return but must file one this year solely to claim your economic stimulus payment, you should file by Oct. 15, 2008, to ensure that you receive the payment this year. It will generally take a minimum of eight weeks after you file your return to get your stimulus payment.

For more information, see:

• Stimulus Payments — It's Not Too Late
• 8-page informational package: 1040A-3