Tax Credits

As the year draws to a close you may want to think about any tax credits you could be missing out on. Donating to organizations like Goodwill is a nice way to give and get. Most people are just looking to help others. The tax credit can be an added...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State Treasurer Richard Mourdock is encouraging Indiana families to invest in college savings accounts and collect a state tax credit before the end of the year. Mourdock says that contributors to CollegeChoice 529 savings...

DETROIT (AP) — Here are five of the top issues the Michigan Legislature likely will grapple with during the final dozen or so scheduled meeting days before the end of the year. EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW — Gov. Rick Snyder and fellow Republican...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana taxpayers will receive a $111 credit on their state income tax returns next year as the state distributes part of its budget surplus. Gov. Mitch Daniels on Wednesday announced the credit that will be $222 for couples...

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors rolled out the Chevrolet Volt two years ago with lofty sales goals and the promise of a new technology that someday would help end America's dependence on oil. So it seemed like a good thing in August when sales of the...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana agency says it has $100,000 in tax credits available. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority says individuals or companies can purchase individual Development Account tax credits. Investors receive 50...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mitch Daniels is touting state cash reserves he says will send an additional $100 to each Indiana taxpayer through automatic tax credits next year. Daniels said Tuesday he expects the state to close its books for the fiscal...

(Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph County) Starting January 17, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will begin free tax preparation & e-filing appointments for individuals and families in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph County...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Department of Treasury has begun processing home heating credits for low-income residents. Residents can apply for the credits for 2011 heating payments on their state income tax return or by filing a Michigan...

SOUTH BEND - Plans are in the works to revitalize two of the signature structures of the West Washington Historic District. The South Bend Heritage Foundation is cooperating with Indiana Landmarks to convert The Rushton Building, long a vacant eyesore at...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republicans say the first bill that will be introduced in the Michigan House this session is a measure that would repeal a surcharge on the state's main business tax. The bill introduction expected Thursday is intended as a...

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan's starring role as a darling of the movie industry may be about to end up on the cutting room floor. Gov. Rick Snyder's first budget proposal calls for the elimination of the film tax incentive program — one of the...