Free Tax Preparation Sites in Michigan

Michigan has a variety of free tax preparation services available to assist you with your taxes. Click here for a  list of free tax preparation sites in your county (updated 2-24-09).  You can also call 2-1-1 (1-800-552-1183 if 2-1-1 is unavailable in your area) for help locating the free tax site nearest you.

What to Bring to Get Your Taxes Done

Identification/Social Security

• ID: Driver’s License or State ID

• Proof of Social Security numbers for yourself,

spouse and each dependent.

Proof of Income

• A copy of last year’s return, if available

• Wages (all Forms W-2)

• Unemployment (Form 1099-G)

• Pension (Form 1099-R)

• Social Security (Form SSA-1099)

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Letter from SSA

• Interest/Dividends (Form 1099-INT or 1099-DIV)

• DHS Assistance (DHS Annual Statement)

• Child Support (Child Support Annual Statement)

• Gambling/Lottery Winnings (Form W-2G)

• Miscellaneous Income (Form 1099-MISC)

• Notice 1378—Verification of Economic Stimulus Payment based on 2007 tax return

Proof of Expenses

• Medical or HMO premiums paid for self and/or

family members

• Other: Dependent Care Expenses, Student Loan

Interest, Tuition

For the Homestead Property Tax Credit

Homeowners: Bring the taxable value of your home and the summer

and winter property taxes billed for the tax year. Bring a complete copy of your summer and winter property tax bills.

Renters: Your lease or rental contract and rent receipts for the

tax year, plus your landlord’s name and address.

For the Home Heating Credit

Bring the amount of your annual heating costs.

Call your heat provider and ask for your heating

costs for the period 11/01/2007 – 10/31/2008

For Direct Deposit

Bring your bank’s (or credit union’s) name, routing

number and your account number.

(Thank you to the Accounting Aid Society for providing this list of what to bring. A copy of the original flyer can be downloaded here.)