IRS details on tax "rebate"

[jenk]

IRS info on the tax "rebate". In particular, from Facts on the 2008 Stimulus Payments:

[Payment recipients] will not have to complete applications, file any extra forms or call the Internal Revenue Service to request the payment, which is automatic. The IRS will determine eligibility, figure the amount and issue the payment.

Apparently there are identity thieves mailing and calling "from" the IRS asking for information to "apply" for the rebate. Can you say "bottom feeder"?

They also emphasize that the IRS will use the 2007 tax return to calculate the payment, so even if you don't have to file officially, you might want to file anyway.