Food stamp users may need home heating tax credit to keep benefits
Food stamp recipients in Michigan may have their benefits reduced if they do not receive the state’s home heating tax credit, according to Joon H. Sung, deputy chief counsel, litigation of the Civil Law Group of Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (LAD).
The tax credit is funded through the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
All low-income households, both home owners and renters, may apply for the tax credit, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury, which is responsible for determining eligibility and processing payments.
Food stamp recipients who do not pay for their heating separately from their rent will have their benefits substantially reduced if the cost of heating is not included in the calculation of those benefits, Sung said.
“Many have already have had their food stamps reduced or eliminated because they did not obtain the tax credit,” Sung said.
The form for filing for the tax credit is MI-1040-CR7. The form and instructions for filing are available on the state's website at www.michigan.gov/taxes/ or at most public libraries.
The filing deadline is Sept. 30.
Prospective clients seeking legal assistance can contact LAD at (877) 964-4700 or through its online intake program at http://ladadetroit.org/.
Firm to host free event to discuss franchise law updates Sept. 25
Southfield-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. is hosting a complimentary educational event through the Antitrust, Franchising & Trade Regulation Section of the State Bar of Michigan on the developments in employment law and international franchising this Friday, Sept. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
The half-day event features two speakers; Kay Marie Ainsley, managing director for Michael H. Seid & Associates LLC, and Dean Heyl, vice president of government state relations, public policy and tax for the International Franchise Association. A panel discussion will also be held regarding minimum wage and joint employer issues. It will be moderated by Jaffe Partner Brian Witus, and will include James Reid IV, shareholder of Maddin Hauser Roth & Heller P.C., Robert Grabowski, CFO of Dortch Enterprises LLC and Jaffe Partner James Parks.
For more information, visit www.connect.michbar.org/antitrust/home.
Michigan Association for Justice sponsors ‘No-Fault Institute’
The Michigan Association for Justice will sponsor its 12th annual “No-Fault Institute” on September 28-29 at the Westin in Southfield, 1500 Town Center.
The seminar is open to MAJ members and non-members.
Visit www.michiganjustice.org for prices and registration information, or call 517-321-3073.
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