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IRS Releases 2019 Draft Forms 
The IRS has released draft forms that may help MTAP members prepare for updates and final forms that will be available in the future. Read More

IRS Unveils Employee Withholding Tax Estimator (8-6-2019)
The IRS encourages everyone to use the Tax Withholding Estimator to perform a quick “paycheck checkup.”  This is even more important following the recent changes to the tax law for 2018 and beyond. The Estimator helps you identify your tax withholding to make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck at work. Read More

IRA Makes Important Ruling on SALT Deduction (3-29-2019)
The Internal Revenue Service today clarified the tax treatment of state and local tax refunds arising from any year in which the new limit on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction is in effect.

IRS Expands IP-PIN Program to Include Michigan
The IRS has expanded eligibility for its Identity Protection Pin (IP PIN) test program to taxpayers in the top 10 locations where identity thefts are reported to the Federal Trade Commission. The locations are the original three test sites (Washington, D.C., Florida and Georgia) plus seven new states: California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada and Rhode Island.

IRS Issues Final §199A Regulations (1-18-2019)
The IRS released the final regulations for the qualified business deduction (QBI) under §199A under the IRS code. 

IRS to Waive Penalties for Under Withholding
The Internal Revenue Service announced on January 15 that it is waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability for the year.?

Eubanks Named New State Treasurer
December 21, 2018 - Michigan Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer has named Rachael Eubanks as the new state treasurer overseeing the Michigan Department of Treasury.

MTAP Recognizes and Thanks Outgoing Treasurer Khouri
When Nick accepted the state treasurer's post four years ago, he inherited a department still reeling from the 2008 economic depression, but with his focus on shifting from a major emphasis on aggressively collecting taxes to one of emphasizing customer service as the foundation to being responsive to taxpayer issues, he has made the Department a model for state agencies across the country.


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Tax Preparer Compliance
Helpful Reminders for Tax Practitioners



PTIN Renewal Information

Earn the EA Credential

Insure you can represent clients in matters before the IRS! 

IRS Directory of Approved Tax Preparers
The IRS has launched a searchable directory of tax preparers who possess a PTIN, 
an approved credential (CPA or EA), or an Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)
certificate of completion.



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Michigan Treasury Updates and Guidance
Helpful information for servicing clients duing the 2018 filing season as well
as dealing with he Michigan Treasury Online. 

2018 Michigan Treasury Updates
2018 1040 Updates for Tax Season




IRS Contacts and Related Information 
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