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      <title>Are You One Of The 35,000 People in Michigan That Are Owed 2020 Tax Refunds?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:47:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The IRS shared that Americans still have over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Michigan taxpayers, you may have money owed to you! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-2020-tax-refunds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The IRS just made your money go further with the latest tax changes for 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-irs-change-puts-more-money-in-michiganders-pocket/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[It was a big year for scammers and victims in 2023. Michigan racked up an impressive total of total losses. See which scams Michigan fell for and for how much. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-top-scams-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was a big year for scammers and victims in 2023. Michigan racked up an impressive total of total losses. See which scams Michigan fell for and for how much. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-top-scams-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Intuit and TurboTax have agreed to a $141 million settlement that affects many Michigan residents. Find out if you are eligible for a payout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-turbotax-settlement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Intuit and TurboTax have agreed to a $141 million settlement that affects many Michigan residents. Find out if you are eligible for a payout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-turbotax-settlement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:48:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:28:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Watch out filers, because the IRS has made many changes this year since the pandemic benefits have ended, and if you do your own return you need to be sure you are up to date on all the new stuff. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/tax-filing-season-begins-today-are-we-ready-for-the-fun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Watch out filers, because the IRS has made many changes this year since the pandemic benefits have ended, and if you do your own return you need to be sure you are up to date on all the new stuff. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/tax-filing-season-begins-today-are-we-ready-for-the-fun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One day after the IRS announced a new deadline of May 17th, now the City of Grand Rapids has a new deadline.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-city-of-grand-rapids-also-pushes-back-tax-filing-deadline/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[2020 was an interesting year for America&apos;s workforce, to say the least, so this extension should provide some relief. <a href="https://wgrd.com/americans-have-until-may-17-to-file-their-2020-federal-taxes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[If you like to take care of your taxes right away each year, heads-up: The IRS has delayed the start of tax filing season to February 12th in 2021.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-wont-get-your-tax-refund-until-after-feb-12-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you like to take care of your taxes right away each year, heads-up: The IRS has delayed the start of tax filing season to February 12th in 2021.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-wont-get-your-tax-refund-until-after-feb-12-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>People Behind On Child Support, Will Not Get Their Stimulus Checks</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The money will go to the state's Office of Child Support to pay off any debt. <a href="https://wgrd.com/people-behind-on-child-support-will-not-get-their-stimulus-checks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The money will go to the state&apos;s Office of Child Support to pay off any debt. <a href="https://wgrd.com/people-behind-on-child-support-will-not-get-their-stimulus-checks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The IRS Started Sending Out Stimulus Deposits On Saturday</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/the-irs-started-sending-out-stimulus-deposits-on-saturday/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:49:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Saturday was round one.  They say they'll continue to process payments as quick as they can.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-irs-started-sending-out-stimulus-deposits-on-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Saturday was round one.  They say they&apos;ll continue to process payments as quick as they can.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-irs-started-sending-out-stimulus-deposits-on-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">A blank US goverment check with selective focus on the statue of liberty</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Residents Asked to be on “High Alert” for IRS Scams</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:43:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Scammers are trying to bank off the coronavirus stimulus checks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-residents-asked-to-be-on-high-alert-for-irs-scams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Scammers are trying to bank off the coronavirus stimulus checks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-residents-asked-to-be-on-high-alert-for-irs-scams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>GRPD Warns of Nationwide IRS Scam that Made its Way to West MI</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/grpd-warns-of-nationwide-irs-scam-that-made-its-way-to-west-mi/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It comes in the form of a letter so it actually looks legit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpd-warns-of-nationwide-irs-scam-that-made-its-way-to-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It comes in the form of a letter so it actually looks legit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpd-warns-of-nationwide-irs-scam-that-made-its-way-to-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>If You Get This Call from ‘The IRS’, It’s a Scam [AUDIO]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/if-you-get-this-call-from-the-irs-its-a-scam-audio/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:23:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you’re going to try to scam me, at least use proper grammar... <a href="https://wgrd.com/if-you-get-this-call-from-the-irs-its-a-scam-audio/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&#x2019;re going to try to scam me, at least use proper grammar... <a href="https://wgrd.com/if-you-get-this-call-from-the-irs-its-a-scam-audio/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ionia Couple Loses $500 in iTunes Gift Cards in IRS Text Scam [VIDEO]</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:56:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The IRS has warned about these scams for years-- someone calls, demanding money, threatening jail time if you don't pay up. Well, these scammers are using text messaging too.
Fox 17 reports that an Ionia couple lost $500 to such a scam. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ionia-couple-loses-500-in-itunes-gift-cards-in-irs-text-scam-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The IRS has warned about these scams for years-- someone calls, demanding money, threatening jail time if you don&apos;t pay up. Well, these&nbsp;scammers are using text messaging too.
Fox 17 reports that an Ionia couple lost $500 to such a scam. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ionia-couple-loses-500-in-itunes-gift-cards-in-irs-text-scam-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>IRS Says To Expect Tax Refunds To Be Delayed If You File Early</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:22:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bad news if you’re one of the people who file your taxes as soon as you get your W-2, so you can get the refund in the middle of January; the IRS is saying some refunds won’t go out until at least February 15th.
Not helpful if you use that check to pay off Christmas presents; Fox17 talked with IRS Commissioner John Koskinen:
“We want people to be aware of the change for their planning purposes dur <a href="https://wgrd.com/irs-says-to-expect-tax-refunds-to-be-delayed-if-you-file-early/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bad news if you’re one of the people who file your taxes as soon as you get your W-2, so you can get the refund in the middle of January; the IRS is saying some refunds won’t go out until at least February 15th.
Not helpful if you use that check to pay off Christmas presents; Fox17 talked with IRS Commissioner John Koskinen:
“We want people to be aware of the change for their planning purposes dur <a href="https://wgrd.com/irs-says-to-expect-tax-refunds-to-be-delayed-if-you-file-early/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Scam IRS Phone Calls Plaguing West Michigan Residents</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:25:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It seems like every tax season we see another IRS scam or two pop up in the area, but things seem to be worse this year in West Michigan.
Several different police agencies have issued warnings about the calls this year, and the folks at FOX-17 decided to investigate... <a href="https://wgrd.com/scam-irs-phone-calls-plaguing-west-michigan-residents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems like every tax season we see another IRS scam or two pop up in the area, but things seem to be worse this year in West Michigan.
Several different police agencies have issued warnings about the calls this year, and the folks at FOX-17 decided to investigate... <a href="https://wgrd.com/scam-irs-phone-calls-plaguing-west-michigan-residents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Steelcase, United Way Offering Free Tax Preparation Tuesday</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:17:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Steelcase and the Heart of West Michigan United Way are teaming up to offer free tax preparation for qualifying families on Tuesday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/steelcase-united-way-offering-free-tax-preparation-tuesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Steelcase and the Heart of West Michigan United Way are teaming up to offer free tax preparation for qualifying families on Tuesday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/steelcase-united-way-offering-free-tax-preparation-tuesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan State Police Warns Residents of IRS Scam</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:33:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan State Police have issued a warning regarding a telephone scam using the IRS as a cover.
Police are saying that scammers have been using fake names and IRS badge numbers to intimidate victims into wiring money to pay off IRS debts. The scammers have threatened victims with audits, arrests, suspension of business licenses and deportation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-state-police-warns-residents-of-irs-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan State Police have issued a warning regarding a telephone scam using the IRS as a cover.
Police are saying that scammers have been using fake names and IRS badge numbers to intimidate victims into wiring money to pay off IRS debts. The scammers have threatened victims with audits, arrests, suspension of business licenses and deportation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-state-police-warns-residents-of-irs-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Osbournes Owe IRS $1.7 Million</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:28:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Osbournes have run into a little financial trouble, owing more than $1.7 million in back taxes to Uncle Sam. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are at risk of losing their home in Los Angeles. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-osbournes-owe-irs-1-7-million/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Osbournes have run into a little financial trouble, owing more than $1.7 million in back taxes to Uncle Sam. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are at risk of losing their home in Los Angeles. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-osbournes-owe-irs-1-7-million/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Kim]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What Hot Wings Thinks:IRS Investigating Hot Wings [AUDIO]</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:33:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Monday, Feb 14, 2011
Well Here we go!
Fewer than 25% of audit victims make a clean getaway. The IRS audits half as many taxpayers today as five years ago, but the take per audit has increased. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-hot-wings-thinksirs-investigating-hot-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Monday, Feb 14, 2011
Well Here we go!
Fewer than 25% of audit victims make a clean getaway. The IRS audits half as many taxpayers today as five years ago, but the take per audit has increased. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-hot-wings-thinksirs-investigating-hot-wings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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