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$800,000 in statewide grants awarded to six communities to eliminate blight and stimulate future growth
Recipients of the 2021 Blight Elimination Grant announced
LANSING, Mich.-The State Land Bank Authority (SLBA) and Michigan Department of Treasury today announced $800,000 in blight elimination grants will be awarded to six cities across Michigan. This is a great opportunity for communities across the state to tackle blight, remove vacant and abandoned structures from neighborhoods and prepare areas for developments that spark future investment, expansion and growth, said Emily Doerr, Executive Director of the SLBA.
The Blight Elimination Grant program was made available to a city, village, township, county or land bank for projects that pose an immediate public safety or health risk to the community. The grant assists in removing vacant and abandoned structures in preparation for future developments, helping launch business investments and spurring economic growt
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The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is no longer working with the state on a financial recovery agreement. The Michigan Department of Treasury had been negotiating with the district on a plan to turn around its finances. The last update was in October, when the board rejected a plan that had been proposed by the department and sought further negotiations. During a meeting Tuesday night, Board President Dashuna Robinson read a statement.
“Both parties have discussed and attempted to reach a compromise that would strengthen the district’s financial condition,” Robinson said. “In the past six months, the district’s financial condition has improved significantly, and the district is getting closer to eliminating its deficit. Consequently, the board has decided that is in the best interest of all parties to cease further discussions concerning entering into a financial recovery agreement with Treasury.”
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LANSING The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns are due in a week.
State individual income tax returns must be submitted electronically or sent through the U.S. Postal Service before midnight on Monday, May 17. For the convenience of taxpayers, the state’s individual income tax deadline is the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service.
“There is still time to file a return or make a payment,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “Taxpayers who owe taxes should be sure to make their payments on time to avoid penalties and interest. I encourage those taxpayers who may be owed a refund to not wait to file their returns. Every dollar helps right now as we navigate these extraordinary times.”
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May 10, 2021
The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding Michiganders that the deadline for state and federal income taxes is May 17.
With a week left until the deadline, accountants say it’s important to get all their documents in order quickly to file on time.
Professional Tax Service in Traverse City says they’ve seen an increase in tax drop-offs and phone or zoom calls with their clients in order to meet their needs amidst the pandemic. They say there is still time to file an extension until Oct. 15, but you won’t be off the hook for any money you owe.