Taxes - Information for Senior Citizens and Retirees

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Information for Senior Citizens and Retirees

Highlights

The most commonly used information for senior citizens and retirees includes information on income tax credits that many senior citizens can qualify for, even if they do not file Michigan Income Tax (MI-1040) forms.

Most Commonly Used Forms and Instructions

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Instructions	Related Forms
Individual Income Tax Instructions	- Individual Income Tax Return (MI-1040) - Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim (MI-1040 CR) - Schedule 1 and 2 (Additions and Subtractions and Nonrefundable Credits) - Schedule W (Withholding Tax Schedule)
Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim for Veterans and Blind People Instructions	Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim for Veterans and Blind People (MI-1040 CR-2)
Home Heating Credit Instructions	Home Heating Credit Form (MI-1040CR-7)
Instructions included on form	Application for Extension of Time to File Michigan Tax Returns (4)
Instructions included on form	Power of Attorney (151)
Instructions included on form	Nonresident and Part-Year Resident Schedule (Schedule NR)
Instructions included on form	Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes and Special Assessments
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pension & Retirement Benefits

Other Helpful Information

Office of Services to the Aging
How to Choose a Tax Preparer
Free tax help can be found on the following web sites:
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax Aide
- Accounting Aid Society
Office of Retirement Services
- for participants in the State Employees Retirement Program, School Employees Retirement Program, State Police Retirement Program And Judges Retirement Program http://www.michigan.gov/ors