The fed may owe you $300

Many folks who are eligible to receive $300 stimulus checks from the federal government have not claimed them, according to a story in today's Daily News. In LA County alone there are 133,000 people who have not claimed them - and the deadline to do so is Wednesday, October 15.

Who are these folks? They include people who do not file tax returns (which is how the fed knows who to send the stimulus checks to), but who receive Social Security, veterans or disability benefits from Uncle Sam. Low-wage workers may also be due a stimulus check.

If you fit this profile and have not already received a stimulus check, here is how you can claim your moolah.

Fill out this two-page 1040A. The link also has directions on how to fill out the form and addresses for where you should mail your completed form in to receive the $300. Remember to write "Stimulus Payment" across the top of the form.

For help filling out the form contact one of the following:

IRS help line at 866-234-2942
LA IRS Taxpayer Advocate at 213-576-3140
Van Nuys office of the IRS at 800-828-1040 (6230 Van Nuys Blvd, M-F 8:30 to 4:30)
LA office of the IRS at 800-829-1040 (300 N. Los Angeles St, M-F 8:30 to 4:30)