Economic Stimulus Payment
Time is running out to receive your economic stimulus payment. Most tax payers qualify, and many who don’t regularly file a tax return also qualify. You qualify if you have a valid Social Security number, cannot be claimed as a dependent on somebody else’s tax return and have either an income tax liability or “qualifying income” of at least $3,000, including some Social Security and VA benefits. Be sure to file a 2007 federal tax return by Oct. 15, 2008, even if you normally don’t have to file a return. (more*)
Storm Information
During weather–related emergencies, veterans and their families can get assistance and information by calling 1–800–507–4571.
Other VA facility Web sites can be found on VA’s
Facilities Locator page.
VA employees in affected areas should provide updates on their status by calling 1–866–233–0152 between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Eastern Time, or by using the
Employee Emergency Information Web page at any time.
Additional information and links are available on VA’s
Emergency Information page.
Veterans Day Teacher Guide
The 2008 Veterans Day teacher resource guide is now available. The guide includes information on the history and meaning of Veterans Day, youth volunteer opportunities, facts and figures, and a classroom activity guide. There’s even a coloring book, maze and word scramble game for kids. The guide, along with a Veterans Day poster, is being distributed on CD–ROM to principals at 118,000 schools nationwide. To view or download your own copy of the guide, visit the Resources section of the Veterans Day Web site at http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/index.asp.