There are about 100,000 Maryland seniors and disabled veterans who have not claimed the federal IRS stimulus check they are eligible for.

Many of these people may have not received their stimulus checks because they do not file taxes, as their benefits are not taxable. However, in order to receive a stimulus check, they must file a tax return for 2007 so that the IRS can calculate their eligibility and the amount they are to receive.

Those who qualify will receive a $300 check if filing separately or a $600 check if married and filing jointly. The filing deadline with the IRS is October 15th and no checks will be mailed after December 31.

Please be certain to ask any seniors or disabled veterans that you are close with whether they have filed to receive their stimulus check. It would be a waste for that money to go unclaimed.