MPLP Newsletter - Spring 2009
Issue 38
Spring 2009
MPLP Welcomes Susan Reed
Statewide Immigration Law Support Attorney.I-CAN! E-File Returns Over $10.5 Million to Low-Income Wage Earners in Michigan!
The 2008 tax season is well underway and I-CAN! E-File has already totaled $10.5 million returned to low-income wage earners in Michigan.
I-CAN! E-File is web based software developed by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County that allows low-income wage earners to electronically file their federal and state income taxes and apply for the Federal and Michigan EITC online, at no charge.
The Michigan Poverty Law Program has partnered with Michigan Credit Unions and Michigan Works! agencies, along with legal aid programs in Michigan to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit and I-CAN! E-File to low-income wage earners in Michigan.
For information on I-CAN! E-file please see http://michiganeic.org
Elder Law - Articles by Alison Hirschel, MPLP Elder Law Attorney
Office of Long Term Care Supports and Services to be Eliminated
Nursing Homes Cautioned About Barring or Restricting Residents from Using Power Wheelchairs
Family Law - Articles by Rebecca Shiemke, MPLP Family Law Attorney
New Public Acts of Significance to Family Law Clients Affected by Domestic Violence
Stalking is Prevalent and Under Reported According to a Department of Justice Report
Housing Law - Articles by Jim Schaafsma, MPLP Housing Law Attorney
Housing Task Force Meeting
