IRS Publication 590 (2004), Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) For use in preparing 2004 Returns - You Have Until April 15 To Contribute

IRS $2 Billion in Refunds Ready to Claim Those who did not file their 2001 returns could claim refunds of more than $484.

IRS - Where's My Refund?

Michigan Income Tax

Energy Assistance ProgramsDesigned to help eligible low-income households meet the high cost of home heating
Income Tax Information
E-file Your Tax Return
MI-1040 Instruction Booklet
New for Tax Year 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
Where's My Refund?

Free E-File

MACPA Tax Center

The Michigan Association Of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

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Michigan Treasury Targets Illegal On-line Tobacco Sales No Such Thing As "Tax Free Cigarettes"

IRS Warns Of Tax Scams

Don't Be Taken In By Tax Scams

RALs, And Why They Are Bad !

RALs (Refund Anticipation Loans). These are available from tax preparers and allow you to get your refund "instantly." There's only one problem with the loans: interest rates that can reach 700%. They're a good deal for everyone but the recipient
this article in the Sacramento Business Journal.

9/11 Al-Qaida Warnings

Finance Gates 52 warnigns on al-Qaida Newsday

Social Security Reform Fight

On Social Security Problems and Solutions:
Democrats vying on Social Security Washington Times
Liberals, take close look at Social Security Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Social Security fight Lawrence Journal World
Reuters

RecordKeeping

Publication 552, Recordkeeping for Individuals ( PDF 61K )

Haven't Received Your W-2 Yet?

Tax Topics - Topic 154 2004 Forms W-2 and Form 1099–R (What to Do if Not Received) In general, employers/payers must provide employees with 2004 Form W-2 by January 31.

Support Our Troops - Defend America In Time Of War

Thousands of Americans are asking what they can do to show their support for service members, especially those serving overseas in this time of war.
HOW YOU CAN HELP! Click below

http://www.defendamerica.mil/support_troops.html

Michigan To Post Photos Of Sex Offenders On The Web

Michigan plans to start posting photos of convicted sex offenders on the internet in May. There are 36,068 sex offenders on the registry.
http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/

Missing Kids - Amber Alerts

http://www.missingkids.com

http://codeamber.org/alerts.html