Tax season is just about here. Both federal and state returns can start being processed on February 12th. The processing date is later than usual. The April 15th filing deadline remains the same.
State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said, “We coordinate with the IRS to process tax returns and issue refunds. This year, the IRS has pushed back the processing date due to software updating and testing. This means our processing date will also be pushed back. The state of Michigan will be ready to process your returns and issue refunds when the season opens early in the month.”
Eubanks warned against rushing to file without all the necessary documentation. Sending in an incomplete return will put any refund on hold until the correct paperwork is turned in.
For those who may have received unemployment benefits in 2020, they should have received a 1099-G in the mail. If a 1099-G was received, and the recipient did not actually receive unemployment, they may, unfortunately, be the victim of identity theft. Instructions for reporting the theft are on the envelope in which the 1099 came and should be followed closely.
Visit the UIA’s website for questions about reporting a fraudulent claim or filing your 2020 taxes.
To report fraud or file a general consumer complaint, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection team. Filing a complaint online is the best way to make Your Connection to Consumer Protection and provide a comprehensive report to the Attorney General’s office to ensure investigators have the information they need. If a consumer is unable to fill out an online complaint, they can call the toll-free Consumer Protection hotline at 877-765-8388 and staff will provide a hard copy form to fill out and return.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
