Tax Preparation Assistance


"[Many Happy Returns] is a very good program and I appreciate you guys. I learned a couple of things about the computer from your volunteer. Your volunteers are very polite, courteous and patient."


Many Happy Returns

This award-winning program uses volunteer tax consultants and computers to help you prepare your own current and back taxes. If you have worked during the past year and your income falls within certain guidelines, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

At lower income levels, the Earned Income Tax Credit can add the equivalent of a dollar or two an hour to a worker's wage... [and yet] 10 to 15 percent of those eligible don't file for it.

—David Shipler,
    author of
    The Working Poor

Cost: The suggested donation to cover the costs of paper and other operating expenses is $15 for your Federal return and $15 for your State.

Registration: The tax workshop runs on a first-come, first-serve basis on Saturdays  from February to mid-April. Call our front desk at 734.973.6779, and we will explain what materials you will need to bring with you. You will be working at a computer with one of our knowledgeable tax volunteers.

Please bring the following to e-file your taxes:

Federal Taxes
*Copy of last year’s taxes
*Social Security numbers and birthdays for self, spouse and  all minor children
*Income verification
     ~W-2 forms from all jobs worked in 2011
     ~All 1099 forms showing other income from 2011
*Any mail you received that said “tax document”
*Social Security Disability or SSI income statements
*Child care expenses (including summer camps), including provider’s name, address and federal ID number
*Mortgage company statements
*Adoption expenses
*Alimony paid or received
*Any notices received from IRS or Michigan Dept. of Treasury
*Property tax bills
*College tuition and student loan statement
*If you have a refund and want it deposited please bring a check with account and routing number

Michigan State Taxes
*Property tax/rent amount paid in 2011
*If renting, bring name of landlord name and address
*If claiming home heating credit -- Get the total cost for heat from Nov. 2009 until December, 2010 from past bills or DTE energy