Do I need to report my stimulus check payment as income?No. Although rumors have been floating around about the stimulus checks, most of them are misconceptions. When you file your 2008 federal tax return you will not need to include your refund as income. However, it is also important to note that if you did not qualify for the payment based on your previous tax return, but your situation changes this year, then you may be eligible for the stimulus check when you file next April.What if I have not received my economic stimulus check?First of all, do not worry.