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
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.](/uploads/1/2/6/6/126684497/unemployment-benefits-tax-update_orig.jpg)
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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.
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What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
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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.
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Be alert for phishing scams
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"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.
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.
Locations
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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 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 contactus@mmcaa.org OCEANA COUNTY 907 S State St Ste 102 Hart, MI 49420 Phone: 231-923-3066 contactus@mmcaa.org |