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Tax Prep Assistance

We are doing tax preparation this year! All returns will be low-contact with appointments conducted virtually or by phone.

FAQs

​Q. What is VITA?
A. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides free tax preparation services for seniors and low-to-moderate income households. All sites can e-file Federal Tax Returns and all Credits (including Earned Income Tax Credit, State Income Tax Returns, and Home Heating and Homestead Property Credits).

Q. What does VITA do in the Mid Michigan area?
A. Each year, the tax preparation program at Mid Michigan Community Action prepares hundreds of returns and brings thousands of dollars back into our local communities. In 2020, returns were filed for approximately $450,000 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties.​

Q. How are returns going to allow for social distancing?
A. All returns will be low-contact. In addition to our volunteers e-filing returns, this year we will also be able to conduct appointments virtually or by phone. We will accept tax documents by mail or fax.  Filers will make an appointment to sign their return in person.

Q. Who do I contact if I'm interested in having my taxes prepared or have questions?
A. Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
     Farwell: 989-386-3805
     Gladwin: 989-426-2801
     Reed City: 231-791-7078

Q. What documents will I need?
-Picture ID (required)
-Social Security Cards for all family members (required)
-Copy of 2019 return (if filed)
-Heating costs from 11/1/19 through 10/31/20
-Any 2020 tax forms that you have received, which may include:
                -Wage and earning statements from all employers (W2 or 1099)
                -Unemployment Compensation (1099-G)
                -Social Security Income for all family members (award letter mailed December 2019)
                -Social Security(SSA-1099), Pension, Interest, and/or Dividend Income statements (1099s)
                -Health Insurance information for all family members (1095s)
                -2020 Property tax statements (summer and winter, if you receive both)
                -Annual child support statement
                -DHHS/DHS/FIA annual statement
                -Veterans Affairs statement of Service Related Disability (%) and monthly VA Disability                                  Payment
                -Documentation of Self Employment Income and related expenses
-Bank account information if you want your return direct deposited

Unemployment Benefits Tax Update

[Image text] A new provision makes some 2020 unemployment benefits nontaxable. If you've already filed your taxes, don't file an amended return. The IRS will soon share more details.
A new retroactive provision makes the first $10,200 of 2020 unemployment benefits nontaxable. For those who haven't filed yet, the IRS will provide a worksheet for paper filers and work with the software industry to update current tax software so that taxpayers can determine how to report their unemployment income on their 2020 tax return. For those who received unemployment benefits last year and have already filed their 2020 tax return, the IRS emphasizes they should not file an amended return at this time, until the IRS issues additional guidance.

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps workers and families get a tax break by reducing the tax they owe or giving them a larger refund.

Use the EITC Assistant to find out if you're eligible for the EITC.

​By law, refunds which include the EITC cannot be issued until mid-February.


Economic Impact Payments

Economic Impact Payments (EIP) may arrive as a direct deposit or a prepaid debit card or may be claimed as the Recovery Rebate Credit. Learn more.

Phishing scams are still popping up! IRS will not email to verify your information before processing your Economic Impact Payment
Be alert for phishing scams
"The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
​
'We urge people to take extra care during this period. The IRS isn't going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you 
can get an economic impact payment or your refund faster,' said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. 'That also applies to surprise emails that appear to be coming from the IRS. Remember, don't open them or click on attachments or links. Go to IRS.gov for the most up-to-date information.'
Taxpayers should watch not only for emails but text messages, websites and social media attempts that request money or personal information."

To read the full release, visit the IRS website.

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Locations

CLARE COUNTY
Administrative Office
1574 E Washington Road
PO Box 768
Farwell, MI 48622
Phone 989-386-3805
Toll-Free 1-877-213-5948
Fax 989-386-3277
contactus@mmcaa.org

​​FOOD WAREHOUSE
2300 E Ludington Drive
Clare, MI 48617
contactus@mmcaa.org

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WIC CLINIC
337 Lemke Street
Midland, MI 48642
Phone 989-832-7310
Toll-Free 1-877-210-3169

WIC@mmcaa.org
contactus@mmcaa.org
​BAY COUNTY
114 South Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
Phone: 989-894-9060
contactus@mmcaa.org

​GLADWIN COUNTY
1302 Chatterton Street
Gladwin, MI 48624
Phone: 989-426-2801
contactus@mmcaa.org​

MIDLAND COUNTY
1409 Washington Street
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989-832-7377
contactus@mmcaa.org
MECOSTA COUNTY
14330 Northland Drive
Big Rapids MI 49307
Phone: 231-660-0271
contactus@mmcaa.org

OSCEOLA COUNTY
240 E Church Street
Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: 231-791-7078
contactus@mmcaa.org

MUSKEGON COUNTY
271 E Apple Ave
​Muskegon, MI 49442
Phone: 231-557-7622
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contactus@mmcaa.org

OCEANA COUNTY
907 S State St Ste 102
​Hart, MI 49420
Phone: 231-923-3066
contactus@mmcaa.org
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