Presidents "Recovery Plan"

Most People Can Expect Rebates by May Under Economic Recovery Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Most taxpayers could expect a rebate of up to $600 starting in mid-May under the economic aid plan set to go through Congress within weeks.

Couples could get twice as much, with even more for most families with children. All that, however, depends on smooth sailing at the Internal Revenue Service, and the agency already is up to its eyeballs in filings and refunds.

Under the President's current recovery plan to help stimulate the economy and ward off a recession, the IRS says checks could starting getting into the consumers hands by May.