Public Resources

Public Resources

 
 
 

Taxpayer Resources

 

The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants has compiled tax resources geared at individual and business taxpayers. The resources and links are categorized by state and federal tax.

State Tax Resources

Federal Tax Resources

state tax resources

 
 
State Tax Forms >>
 
 

State Filing Deadlines>>

The IRS moved the federal income tax filing deadline from Monday, April 16, 2007 to Tuesday, April 17, 2007 due to an Internal Revenue Code provision that recognizes federally the Emancipation Day holiday observed by the District of Columbia on April 16, 2007. Michigan has chosen to also move the filing deadline to Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Several other states have done the same. Read this list to learn the deadlines for each state.

Michigan Tax Tribunal>>
The Michigan Tax Tribunal is an administrative court that hears tax appeals for all Michigan taxes. Most of the Tribunal's appeals involve property tax; however, the Tribunal also hears business and individual tax disputes.

Property Tax Estimator >> 
The Millage Rate database and Property Tax Estimator allows individual and business taxpayers to estimate their current property taxes as well as compare their property taxes and millage rates with other local units throughout Michigan.

federal tax resources


Federal Tax Forms>>

IRS Tax Tips for 2007 >> 
The IRS provides tips to taxpayers on a variety of issues, including extensions for hurricane victims, appeal information, details on amending returns and directions on making tax payments. This site is updated regularly throughout tax season.

Changes to Tax Law for 2007 >>
Learn about important tax changes before your fill out your 2006 tax forms.

Tax Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Them >> 
To help the public recognize and avoid abusive tax schemes, the IRS offers an abundance of educational materials. Participating in an illegal scheme to avoid paying taxes can result in imprisonment and fines, as well as the repayment of taxes owed with penalties and interest. Education is the best way to avoid the pitfalls of these “too good to be true” tax scams.

Federal E-File for Taxpayers >> 
The information on this Web site is intended to help Individuals, Businesses, Tax Professionals, Charities and Nonprofits, and Software Developers find alternatives to paper returns.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly >>
Offers FREE tax help to individuals who are aged 60 or older.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations >> 
Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the president declares their location to be a major disaster area. Depending on the circumstances, the IRS may grant additional time to file returns and pay taxes. Both individuals and businesses in a presidentially declared disaster area can get a faster refund by claiming losses related to the disaster on the tax return for the previous year, usually by filing an amended return.

Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces >>
The tax laws provide some special benefits for active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those serving in combat zones.

Contact Local IRS Tax Office in Michigan >>
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance. If you need to resolve a tax problem, have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return, or if you are more comfortable talking with someone face-to-face, visit your local Taxpayer Assistance Center where you can spread out your records and talk with an IRS representative across the counter.