Federal Tax & Bailout 2008

(Customers have been calling in asking for their Economic Stimulus Tax Rebate since the third week in April, even though it wasn’t scheduled to start showing up until the first weekend in May.) Me: “Thank you for calling, how may I help you?” Customer: “Yeah, I was wondering if my $600 rebate was in my account yet? My neighbor got his.” Me: “I’m sorry, it looks like it has not been deposited yet.” Customer: “Why not? My neighbor got his already.” Me: “I do apologize, but the IRS has not se