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Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Taxpayers in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties can request more time to file their state tax returns due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that impacted those areas last year.
In 2023, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that increased the average refund to more than $600.
After years of abject performance, the tax agency is finally making significant strides — no, really.
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Most will have a short wait to get their checks from the agency.
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
Americans shell out billions of dollars to prepare and file their tax returns. Here's how to do it without spending a dime.
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
Differences in local tax rates across the U.S. can add up for those who live in certain states.
The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding residents that federal and state individual income tax returns are due in less than a month.
Early IRS data provides a peek at what to expect for the millions of Americans who have yet to file their taxes.
A government watchdog warns that tax pros might not do a better job than you can — and some are straight-up fraudsters.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Tax experts and the IRS itself have warned about smaller refund checks this year due to expiring pandemic aid.
Tax season has begun, and as Michiganders prepare to file their taxes this year, Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning of potential scams.
Nation's tax collector says it has improved telephone service from last year, when just 1 in 10 calls were answered.
Federal officials say the company's fraudulent tax preparation led to a combined loss to the U.S. exceeding $1.2 million for tax years 2019 and 2020.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
These seven strange and arcade deductions might help you lower your tax burden this year.
The Justice Departments says the returns filed from 2008 to 2013 have cost the U.S. Treasury about $4.5 million.
The state says Tuesday that Detroit filers will be able to, for the first time, submit their returns electronically.
Snyder says the law will make it "easier for residents to file their tax returns correctly" and reduce the amount of incorrect property tax credits paid.
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year and decide whether you want to do the long 1040 or the short 1040EZ.
Save money — and maximize your refund — with these tips for doing your taxes all on you own.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that officials say left a Monroe Township, Michigan, home with "numerous" bullet holes on Saturday night.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
A local animal outreach group has helped a Detroit man and his dogs get off the streets and into a new home.
A 51-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a Jeep in Port Huron Township, Michigan, on Friday, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A local animal outreach group has helped a Detroit man and his dogs get off the streets and into a new home.
A 33-year-old Southfield, Michigan, resident is accused of starting a blaze at a fire station on the city's north side Tuesday, police said.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that officials say left a Monroe Township, Michigan, home with "numerous" bullet holes on Saturday night.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
This is the eighth time Dylan Larkin has represented the U.S. at an international tournament as an adult.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Monday Monday... Yep, Winter has returned with colder temps and snow showers. For today expect chance of snow showers this morning, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Expecting more snow late Tuesday and Tuesday night. Snow totals ranging from one half to 2 inches, with highest amounts across the Saginaw valley and northern thumb. A little warmer temps return late week!
Police say two people are dead and a motorist is in custody after a vehicle crashed into a building in Detroit, a facility in Romulus that Mayor Robert McCraight said was secured by the Department of Homeland Security has been vandalized and other top headlines for the evening of Feb. 22, 2026.
All four men on the ice for Team USA in their overtime win over Canada at the Winter Games on Sunday were Michiganders. Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal, is one of 17 players on the roster who went through the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, which is headquartered in Southeast Michigan. CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel was there after the game.
A winter storm moving through the U.S. East Coast on Sunday afternoon was causing major disruptions. Millions of people were under blizzard warnings and several states issued travel bans. Jenn Sullivan reports from New York.
An animal outreach group in Detroit is stepping in to help a man and his dogs. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains what the nonprofit is doing to change their lives.