The April 15 deadline to file federal income tax returns is coming up fast. Taxpayers who need more time to file, should request an extension by the filing due date. An extension gives people until…

Typically, people who are self-employed pay their federal income tax by making estimated tax payments. However, they aren’t the only ones that may need to pay estimated tax. Federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax….

Many taxpayers file their federal tax returns and then eagerly anticipate details about their refund. The best way to check the status of a refund is through the Where’s My Refund? tool, the IRS2Go app, or by signing…

There are several kinds of major life events that can affect a taxpayer’s filing requirements, tax benefits and withholding. It could be marriage, welcoming a new child, divorce, or loss of a loved one- all…

Before filing a federal tax return, taxpayers should make sure they have the necessary and correct documents. Here’s what taxpayers should do if they haven’t received their Form W-2 or Form 1099 yet. Taxpayer options…

The Michgan Association of CPAs is aware of an issue involving Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) notices indicating that certain 2025 estimated payments were not applied to taxpayers’ annual returns, despite confirmation that payments had…

The costs for continuing education can add up quickly and get expensive. There are several tax benefits such as credits and deductions that can help eligible taxpayers reduce these costs. A tax credit reduces the…

The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order…