Tax Season Underway In Michigan

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The Michigan Department of Treasury says you can begin to file your state income tax returns today. Department spokesperson Ron Leix says there’s a good reason to file tax returns earlier rather than later.

“If you’re a victim of identity theft, typically if you file earlier you’re not leaving that window open for a cyber criminal to steal your income tax refund,” says Leix. “That’s been going down over the years in terms of people getting their refund stolen. But even if you do get your refund stolen, you are still entitled to it.”

Leix warns that taxpayers who rush to file without all the necessary paperwork will need to file an amended return later.