earned income credit

The tax season has arrived, and there are a lot of people in the area that need some assistance in making sure they file accurately and on time. In fact, about 20% of those eligible don’t file taxes and miss out on the valuable credits they are entitled to. The United Way for Southeastern Michigan makes free tax assistance available to those in Washtenaw County earning $67,000 a year or less. WEMU's David Fair talks more about the program with the United Way’s Megan Thibos for this week's "Washtenaw United."

Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years old. Rick Pluta has more.

Taxpayers have until midnight tonight to file. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

A policy think tank is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new tax credit for some parents of young children. Colin Jackson has more.

State officials say they plan on mailing out checks in February to Michigan households that claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit on this year’s filings. Colin Jackson has more.

Roughly 700,000 low-income families in Michigan that claim the earned income tax credit could get checks in the mail later this year. The state Senate adopted a bill Thursday to fix a problem created by a political fight between Republicans and Democrats. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol today to resume meeting following a two-week spring recess. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Tuesday to restore a tax break on retirement income and to boost the state earned income tax credit. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan Senate adopted a tax proposal Thursday along party lines and amidst arguments over who most deserves a break. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A major Democratic priority bill seemed to lack enough support for Michigan House leaders to hold a vote Wednesday evening. Colin Jackson has more.