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Press Release

For Immediate Release
February 29, 2008
Contact: Sean C. Bonyun
(202) 225-3761

***PRESS CONFERENCE MONDAY***

Upton Concerned Seniors Won’t Receive their Stimulus Checks
Rep. will demonstrate the simple steps seniors must follow to file with the IRS

Seniors on a limited income who normally do not file a tax return must fill out the two page 1040A form to receive their check from the IRS

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, March 3rd, Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) will visit with seniors throughout southwest Michigan to ensure folks on a limited income know what steps they must follow to receive their IRS payment resulting from the recently passed economic stimulus package.  Upton has put together a one-page “how-to” guide and a one-page fraud alert for seniors that he will distribute along with copies of the 1040A forms to local seniors.  Upton will also have a magnified version of the two page 1040A form to demonstrate the simple steps seniors must follow to receive their check.  With recent reports of individuals posing as IRS agents asking for personal and financial information, Upton also wants folks to be aware that there exists a potential for scams and fraud.

Monday, March 3rd

11:45am-12:15pm             Senior Citizens Center
                                               225 Colfax Avenue
                                               Benton Harbor

12:30pm-1:00pm                North Berrien Senior Center
                                               6648 Ryno Road
                                               Coloma

2:30pm-3:00pm                  Senior Services Inc.
                                               918 Jasper Street
                                               Kalamazoo

All members of the media are strongly encouraged to attend.

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