Dear neighbor,
It remains an honor to serve our community in the state Senate, where my colleagues and I have prioritized policies that support working families, seniors, and our local communities. I’ll continue fighting to make a good quality of life more affordable for everyone.
With tax season now in full swing, I wanted to reach out and provide an update on how we in the Michigan Legislature are working to keep more money in your pockets, as well as share some tips on how you can maximize your return ahead of the filing deadline, April 15, 2026.
As always, should you ever need assistance communicating with the Michigan Dept. of Treasury or any other state agency throughout the year, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office by emailing SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov or calling 517-373-5100. We’re here to help.
Sincerely,
Sean McCann
State Senator
District 19
Senate Democrats Secure $1 Billion+ in Tax Relief
Between groceries and gas, child care and doctors’ visits, the cost of living adds up quickly. As people face these high costs and economic uncertainty, Michigan residents need real, immediate relief. That’s why I’ve been laser-focused on giving families a little extra breathing room in their budgets.
I’m proud to have helped pass the largest tax relief package Michigan has seen in decades, which cut taxes by $1 billion by repealing the retirement tax and expanding tax credits for working families. But we didn’t stop there!
See how you can potentially translate these actions into dollars saved on your taxes this year:
- Repealed the retirement tax to help nearly 500,000 seniors save $1,000 every year;
- Quintupled the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to help over 665,000 working families save an average of $3,800 per year;
- No taxes on tips to help 300,000 Michigan residents save an average of $400 a year;
- No taxes on overtime to help save 500,000 workers an average of $500 a year;
- And no taxes on Social Security to help 40,000 eligible seniors save $500 a year
Learn more here about how you can take advantage of these policies to save!
Tax Tips
Keep more of your tax return.
Tax season is here, so it’s time to get out your financial documents and file your return before the national deadline on Tuesday, April 15, 2026. Here are a few quick tips to help you maximize your return this year:
- Avoid scams: For federal returns, the IRS will only initiate contact with you through regular mail delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Do not share your personal tax information via phone, email, or social media.
- Utilize free resources: Michigan Free Tax Help connects residents with free, high-quality income tax preparation assistance. Visit MichiganFreeTaxHelp.org to find local help.
- Take advantage of available deductions: You may be able to deduct charitable contributions, property taxes, medical expenses, and more from your federal 2025 taxes. Visit IRS.gov/credits-deductions for a full list.