This notice is for my readers in Monroe County, Mich., and is on page 5A of today’s print and e-editions of The Monroe Evening News:
People facing foreclosure because they have not paid their 2006 property taxes may be eligible for an extension of the payment deadline due hardship reasons, says Kay Sisung, Monroe County treasurer.
Many [...]

This notice is for my readers in Monroe County, Mich.:
The Conservative Caucus of Monroe County will host a presentation by the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance, “How to Appeal Your Property Tax Asssessment,” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday March 3 at Triumph Academy, 3000 Vivivan Rd., Frenchtown Township.
The speaker is Rose Bogaert, chair of the Wayne [...]

The property assessment / property tax calculation season has started in Michigan. Detroit Free Press has this story today: Another look at home values – Flood of residents expected to appeal tax bills.
A snippet:
The first thing homeowners should do when they receive their tax assessments is find the line listing taxable value and double it.
If [...]

President Barack Obama, in his weekly radio / Internet address, announced that the income tax cuts that are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will take effect April 1.
Source: White House blog and a lot of national headlines today.
Now while this will bring an average of $65 a month to eligible families, [...]

Do you do your taxes on your own?
Sandra Block has this report for USA Today: Taking TurboTax, TaxCut and TaxAct for a test drive:
A snippet:
Many do-it-yourself taxpayers stick with the same software program for years. But in these tight-fisted times, it’s important to weigh the virtues of software programs against the costs. In our annual [...]

This notice is for my local readers:
Every year, the Michigan Department of Treasurer sends a “Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation and Property Classification” to property holders. Property taxes for the coming year are calculated based on the taxable value reported on this paperwork.
Michigan property owners should be watching for those forms – mine arrived in [...]

April has long been the reputation of tax filing season, because, well, April 15 is the deadline.
But I know people who have already done their filing and our appointment is today. Why?
If you are expecting a refund that you want to get as soon as possible, or if you have a student in college who [...]

Lethlweapn posted this link at MonroeTalks – Free file for Michigan taxes.
Follow the discussion thread if you like.

Sandra Block has this report for USA Today: If you didn’t get last year’s tax rebate, you may be able to now.
She explains some of the scenarios where this might happen.
Keep in mind, some of you still won’t be eligible. According to Sandra’s report, college-age students who are declared as dependents on their parents tax [...]

Julie’s List has updated her tax resources page for the 2008 filing season.
Julie’s List is a referral and resource list for southeast Michigan residents. Her tax-related links include an on-line program for active-duty military, the AARP’s service for those over 50 (with explanation of what that service can and can’t handle), and a variety of [...]