The IRS is gearing up for "Super Saturday"

The Internal Revenue Service is billing tomorrow as "Super Saturday."

In an effort to help retirees, veterans, and low-income workers receive their economic stimulus payments - the individual checks that the Bush administration is hoping will help jump-start a sluggish economy - the IRS is opening hundreds of offices across the country tomorrow, including several offices in Massachusetts.

It's all part of an effort to reach out to Americans who are eligible for the economic stimulus payment but who are normally not required to file an income tax return, either because their income is too low or because their income is not taxable, the IRS said.

Massachusetts IRS offices where people can get help include 15 New Sudbury St. in Boston, 1 Montvale Ave. in Stoneham, 166 Main St. in Brockton, and 120 Front St. in Worcester, the IRS said.

For many Americans, including low-income Americans, filing a tax return is not routine, IRS spokesperson Peggy Riley said in a statement, "but this year, filing a 2007 tax return is the only way to receive an economic stimulus payment."

According to the IRS, millions of Americans who do not pay federal income taxes may be eligible for a $300 payment, or a $600 payment for married couples, if they have at least $3,000 in qualifying income.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)