The U.S. economy lost 20,000 jobs in April as higher food and fuel costs continue to slow economic growth. U.S. President George Bush says tax refunds and business incentives should help improve the economy by July.

The IRS is working on the issuance of stimulus payments to 115 million Americans this spring and summer that will boost the economy and get money into the hands of the Americans quickly.

In addition to providing stimulus payments to individuals, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 provides incentives to businesses. These incentives include a special 50-percent depreciation allowance for 2008 purchases and an increase in the small business expensing limitation for tax years beginning in 2008.

IRS Provides New Details for Recipients of Social Security, Veterans Benefits and More Information on Stimulus Payments.

In most cases, taxpayers will not have to do anything extra to get the tax rebate payments. Eligible Taxpayers Must File a 2007 Tax Return to Receive Rebate.

The U.S. Senate will hold debates on two competing versions of an economic stimulus plan Thursday.

The House has passed an economic stimulus package that would give rebate checks to taxpayers; bill's Senate prospects uncertain.

President Bush and Congressional leaders from both political parties have reached agreement on $150 billion in tax relief in an effort to help stimulate the U.S. economy. The economic stimulus package includes much talked-about tax rebates.

The economic stimulus package, agreed tentatively by the democrats and republicans omits UI and Food Stamp Provisions.

The President's economic stimulus package might be agreed upon today. In fact they have already reached a tentative agreement on the economic stimulus package.

President Bush says the country is in the midst of a "challenging period" and needs swift and temporary actions to boost the economy.

US President George W. Bush will present a package of emergency measures later today intended to prevent the US economy from sliding into recession. Reportedly there will be tax rebate of up to $600 dollars presented to push the U.S. Economic growth, create more jobs and increase consumer spending.