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*Michigan Treasury Reminds Seniors About Tax Credits and Other Benefits*

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LANSING, Mich. – Older Michiganders have important tax credits and subtractions they can use this tax season to lower their tax bill or provide a refund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

These eligible benefits include the Homestead Property Tax Credit, the Home Heating Credit and the Retirement and Pension Benefits Subtraction. Often, uninformed individuals may miss permitted tax deductions.

“I encourage seniors to seek out a qualified tax professional and investigate the Michigan tax benefits they may be eligible to receive,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “You may qualify for low to no cost tax assistance from IRS-trained and certified volunteers. Taking advantage of tax programs and available resources can lead to more income for groceries, prescriptions, housing costs and other needs on a fixed income.”

*Homestead Property Tax Credit * 

The Homestead Property Tax Credit is a benefit for qualified Michigan homeowners and renters, helping to pay some of the property taxes billed. 

This credit can be filed up to four years from the year it could be claimed and the maximum credit amount may be adjusted annually.  

Details about your income, property and living situation impact the allowable credit amount. For guidance, visit Treasury’s new Homestead Property Tax Credit [ [link removed] ] webpages.

*Home Heating Credit * 

The Home Heating Credit is a tax benefit for qualified Michigan homeowners and renters with low to moderate income, helping to pay some of their heating expenses.

The maximum credit a taxpayer can claim may change each year. For qualifications and guidance, visit Treasury’s Home Heating Credit [ [link removed] ] webpages.

Individuals who do not qualify for the Home Heating Credit may qualify for other assistance through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) [ [link removed] ] helps households with high energy bills, shut off notices and home energy repairs. 

*Retirement and Pension Benefits Subtraction * 

For retirees, the Retirement and Pension Benefits Subtraction is a reduction of all eligible retirement income from your Michigan taxable income. Retirement income is reported on Form 1099-R [ [link removed] ] for federal tax purposes and includes defined benefit pensions, IRA distributions and most payments from defined contribution plans.  

Tax Year 2024 is the second year of the retirement tax rollback phase-in. This new law allows you to choose the most advantageous subtraction for your retirement and pension benefits.  

For qualifications and guidance, visit Treasury’s refreshed Retirement and Pension Benefits [ [link removed] ] webpages. These pages include a Retirement and Pension Estimator [ [link removed] ] that can help individuals determine the eligible deduction and subtraction with the greatest value. 

*Need Filing Assistance?*

For assistance filing a tax return, seniors are encouraged to visit michiganfreetaxhelp.org [ [link removed] ], irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep [ [link removed] ] or dial 2-1-1. Connect with your local Area Agency on Aging [ [link removed] ] to learn about tax support and services available in your area.

In addition, electronic filing and direct deposit is fast, convenient, and safe. Details are available at mifastfile.org [ [link removed] ].

Allow at least 4 weeks from the date you receive your e-filed state tax return confirmation to receive your refund.

Last year, of the approximately 5 million returns received by Treasury, Michigan taxpayers e-filed more than 91% of those returns. For more information about e-filing, go to mifastfile.org [ [link removed] ]. 

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