Several of you are missing out on some money

Over $21 million in economic stimulus payments are sitting in government coffers because more than 70,000 eligible senior citizens, veterans and others in Arkansas have not filed for their share of government funds, according to information supplied by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In White and Cleburne Counties there are 2,575 people who had not yet filed for their economic stimulus payments. "With energy prices at all time highs and other essential costs rising to keep pace, it's more important than ever that those who are eligible file for their federal economic stimulus payments," said Paul Ford, Regional Customer Service Manager. "And their time is starting to run short. Those eligible only have until Oct. 15 to file the appropriate paperwork to receive their payment this year." As part of its low-income program,... [read full story]