Michigan State Taxes Due April 15

Taxpayers have less than a month to file their state individual income tax return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury). Federal taxes will also be due on April 15.  State individual income tax returns must be filed electronically … Read more

Tax Filing Season Underway

The Michigan Department of Treasury recently announced this week that the official 2026 filing season has begun and is processing individual income tax returns. Individuals can file their state individual income tax return online for free, e-file with tax preparation … Read more

AARP Free Tax Preparation Assistance

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lynn Fox for the information in this story.) There is a free tax preparation  service that is provided by trained IRS/AARP volunteers and intended for older adults, who have lower income levels and simple returns. … Read more

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program Has Appointments Available

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lynn Fox for the information in this story.) The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program located at the Chelsea Senior Center has appointments available on March 30 and April 6. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides … Read more

Volunteers needed for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lynn Fox for the information in this story.) AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide, celebrating its 50th year, offers free in-person preparation and … Read more

Feb. 15: Sylvan treasurer in office to collect taxes

Although the Sylvan Township offices are officially closed Monday for President’s Day, Rod Branham, township treasurer, will be there to collect tax payments. Feb. 15 is the last day to pay township taxes without penalty. Branham will be there from … Read more

Year-end tax planning tips

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Len Pytlak, CPA, for the information in this story) As the year winds down, we start thinking about Christmas shopping, New Year’s Eve parties, and what the heck to do with the kids while … Read more

Important tax filing information

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Len Pytlak, CPA, for the information in this story.) The IRS has announced that they will start to accept individual tax returns for 2012 on Jan. 30.  Returns filed prior to that date will not be accepted. … Read more