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Friends, Spring has finally sprung, and I hope you’ve gotten the chance to enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Please be conscious of your personal health as we continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 so we can all enjoy the fun our community has to offer! Featured in this newsletter:
Should you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone at (517) 373-7350 or by email at SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov. |
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Dayna Polehanki
REMINDER: FILE TAX RETURNS, MAKE PAYMENTS BY APRIL 18, 2022 The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns must be submitted electronically or sent through the U.S. Postal Service before midnight on Monday, April 18. Choosing electronic filing and direct deposit is convenient, safe and secure. Last year, more than 4.8 million Michigan taxpayers e-filed, which is 88% of state income tax filers. For more information about e-filing, go to mifastfile.org. Individuals who e-file typically receive their refunds approximately two weeks after receiving confirmation that the tax return was accepted by the state of Michigan. Taxpayers can pay their outstanding tax balance by check, money order, eCheck, debit or credit card. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file a return beyond the April 18 deadline can request an extension to Oct. 18, 2022. Taxpayers requesting additional time to file should estimate their tax liability and pay any taxes owed by April 18, 2022, to avoid additional interest and penalties. Questions? Taxpayers with questions about their state income taxes are encouraged to use Treasury eServices. The online platform enables taxpayers to ask state income tax-related questions when convenient and avoids the extended wait times for calls this time of year.
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES ARE NOW REOPENED NATIONWIDE For the first time since March 2020, Social Security offices are open around the country. There are 36 offices across the state of Michigan, including multiple throughout Wayne County. There are also many other offices across the Metro Detroit area. While appointments aren’t required, the Social Security Administration is highly encouraging residents to schedule one in advance of your visit. The offices are generally busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and early in the month. While offices are reopened, the Social Security’s online services will still be available at ssa.gov/onlineservices or via their toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the toll-free number at 1-800-325-0778. Online services are available for extended hours throughout the week, while the phone line is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone lines are less busy late in the week, or any day before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. When calling the number, people may get a busy signal or be “unintentionally disconnected,” as the agency is transitioning to a new phone system.
SECOND COVID-19 BOOSTER DOSE NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced that all Michiganders aged 50 and older, along with moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals over age 12, may choose to receive a second COVID-19 booster vaccine. Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized for those under age 18. COVID-19 booster doses may be given at the same time as other vaccines, including the flu vaccine.
SECOND COVID-19 BOOSTER DOSE NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorization Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized for those under age 18. COVID-19 booster doses may be given at the same time as other vaccines, including the flu vaccine. |
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Four months after receipt of a first booster dose, the following are now authorized, and individuals may choose to receive:
When getting a booster dose, you’re encouraged to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card or immunization record to show the vaccine provider. Downloadable immunization records are accessible for adults 18 and older free of charge at the Michigan Immunization Portal. Visit Michigan.gov/MIimmsportal and upload a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport. If you do not have records in the portal or are seeking records for a child under 18 years of age, contact a health care provider or local health department. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
$4 MILLION INVESTMENT TO PREPARE MICHIGAN’S YOUNG ADULTS On Tuesday, March 29, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the recipients of grants totaling $4 million to provide young adults with a meaningful introduction to the world of work, including jobs skills, onsite, hybrid, and virtual career exploration and preparation activities, and earned income. The Young Professionals program aligns with Michigan’s Sixty by 30 goal to increase the number of working-age adults with a skill certificate or college degree to 60% by 2030. The initiative is designed to reduce youth unemployment and place young adults, ages 14-24, on the right path to achieve lifelong economic self-sufficiency and support those who are struggling to obtain employment by exposing them to multiple career and educational opportunities. The Sixty by 30 goal seeks to build a better Michigan in three ways:
More information about the program is available through the Michigan Works! network. To contact the nearest Michigan Works! Service Center, call 800-285-WORKS (9675) or visit MichiganWorks.org. |
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