As many as 19,930 retirees and disabled veterans in Hawai'i may be eligible for economic stimulus payments but have yet to file for the payouts worth at least $300 to qualifying individuals.

The IRS yesterday said it and the AARP are planning a last push to reach those who qualify with a two-day event during which it will help people file for the payments. The payments started earlier this year and are going to people who had at least $3,000 of qualifying income. All people have to do is file a 2007 tax return by Oct. 15.

The IRS and others have been worried that people who don't normally file returns may not get the payments and have tried to get word out about their availability. Qualifying income includes Social Security and certain veterans' and railroad retirement benefits.

The IRS and AARP have scheduled an AARP Tax-Aide event on Oct. 14 and 15 at the Waipahu Community Association between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. where people can get help filing tax returns. The facility is located at 94-340 Waipahu Depot St.

People can also get help at IRS taxpayer assistance centers in Honolulu, Wailuku and Hilo during normal business hours. People can also call Aloha United Way's hotline at 211 to inquire about getting help.