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05/28/2026

Taxpayers can now view and submit Trump Account elections in their IRS Individual Account
IR-2026-68, May 28, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced new features in IRS Individual Accounts that allow taxpayers to view and submit Trump Account elections, making it easier to invest in these tax-advantaged accounts.

Through IRS Individual Account, taxpayers can securely access their tax information and complete common tasks online, including:

View the latest submission status of their Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s), including next steps.
Submit Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s), electronically.
“These new features reflect our continued focus on transforming the IRS into a digital-first agency that delivers a faster, more seamless experience for taxpayers and provides a new tax-advantaged investment account for children to save for college, retirement, and building generational wealth,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. “By expanding the IRS Individual Account to include this new status, we are providing taxpayers with this tool in addition to features for managing their tax accounts, tracking important transactions, and completing key actions quickly and securely.”

Taxpayers benefit from greater transparency through real-time visibility into the Trump Account election process. Electronic submissions also improve accuracy, speed up processing times, and reduce delays associated with paper forms.

Trump Account election
Through the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, enacted on July 4, 2025, Trump Accounts allow parents, guardians, and other authorized individuals to establish a new type of individual retirement account for their children.

An account can be established for a child who has not reached age 18 by the end of the calendar year in which the election is made and who has a valid Social Security number.

A one-time $1,000 pilot program contribution from the Department of the Treasury is available for eligible children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, who are U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number. The IRS continues to provide updates and additional information about the tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. For details, see One, Big, Beautiful Bill Provisions on IRS.gov.

For more information about Trump Accounts, visit trumpaccounts.gov.

05/18/2026

If you have recently received a notice from the Michigan Department of Treasury that does not seem to
add up, you are not alone, and in many cases, there is no need to take immediate action.

Top of the Hill Services is aware of a widespread issue impacting Michigan taxpayers, and the Treasury
has confirmed the root cause is a system error that triggered incorrect notices across a large number of
accounts.

What Caused the Issue?
According to the Michigan Department of Treasury, a processing error led to estimated tax payments
and credit carryforwards not being properly applied when generating recent notices. While the notices
may reflect discrepancies, Treasury has clarified that taxpayer payments are still accurately recorded
within its e Services system.
In short, the notices are incorrect, not your payments.
The issue appears to impact notices dated between April 2 and April 28, 2026. Treasury has temporarily
halted additional notices while corrections are underway, and updated notices are expected to be
issued once the system is fully reconciled.

What Should You Do Now?
For most taxpayers, the best course of action is to wait.
The State has indicated that corrected notices will be distributed before any appeal deadlines lapse.
However, if you receive a notice that you believe is inaccurate and a corrected version does not arrive in
time, it is important to file an appeal to preserve your rights.
Every situation is unique, so if you are unsure how this applies to you, it is worth getting a second
opinion.

Received an Unexpected Refund Check? Proceed with Caution.
Some taxpayers may also receive refund checks that were not anticipated. These may be tied to prior
underpayment penalties or misapplied credits.
Treasury is advising taxpayers not to cash these checks if they appear to be issued in error, as doing so
could complicate the correction process.
If you believe a refund was sent incorrectly, return the check uncashed to:

Michigan Department of Treasury P.O. Box 30788 Lansing, MI 48909

Include a brief explanation and retain documentation for your records.

How We Can Help:
Situations like this highlight how quickly tax matters can become confusing, especially when they stem
from issues outside your control. Whether you are a business owner, not-for-profit leader, or individual
taxpayer, it is critical to respond appropriately without creating additional complications.

Top of the Hill tax professionals are actively monitoring this situation and working with clients to assess
notices, validate account activity, and determine the right next steps.

If you have received a Michigan Treasury notice or an unexpected refund and are not sure how to
proceed, we are here to help you navigate it with confidence. Contact us at 989-665-1044.

Connect with a Top of the Hill Services advisor today to review your situation and ensure your interests
are protected.

Note: The Michigan Department of Treasury has updated the date range of affected notices. Initial
guidance indicated notices dated March 30 through April 17, 2026, were impacted. This has since been
revised to include notices dated April 2 through April 28, 2026. All other guidance remains unchanged.

All content provided is for informational purposes only.
Matters discussed are subject to change. For up-to-date
information on this subject please contact a Top of the Hill
Services professional. Top of the Hill Services will not be held
responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience
caused as a result of any information within these pages .

04/16/2026

We survived! Thank you to everyone who came to us to prepare your 2025 tax returns! We are so blessed to have the absolute best clients! If you have any questions during the summer, call 989-665-1044. We aren't in the office every day so you may have to leave a message, but we will return your call as soon as possible. We will be taking tax planning appointments in July!

We are also taking new bookkeeping and\or payroll clients. Call us and we can meet to discuss how we can fulfill your needs.

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04/14/2026

This will affect you if you owe taxes and mail a check! As of December 24, 2025, the USPS new postmark rules mean your mail is now postmarked based on when it is first processed at a regional facility, not when it is dropped in a mailbox. This can cause delays of 1–3 days, risking late fees for time-sensitive items like tax returns or payments. To ensure the correct date, you must request a manual, in-person postmark.

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

2 days left! April 16th thru August we will be open by appointment only. Call 989-665-1044 and leave a message. We will be in and out so we will get back to you as soon as possible.

04/10/2026

We are at the end my friends! If you still haven't filed your taxes; call us today! If you have a business, farm, or other complex return, we will most likely be filing an extension, but we have some room for simple returns.

We will be closing at 5 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week unless we have a waiting room full of people.

April 16 we will be reverting to our Spring/Summer Hours which are: We will be open by appointment only.
Call 989-665-1044. Leave a message and we will call you back to schedule an appointment. If you drive by and see us at the office, feel free to stop in, but otherwise, no walk-ins.

We are blessed to have so many wonderful clients, and we appreciate every single one of you! Thank you for coming to us to get your 2025 taxes done!

We are also taking on new bookkeeping and payroll clients. Call 989-665-1044 and we'll set up a time to talk!

03/26/2026

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03/19/2026

It’s March 19, and we’re down to the final stretch of tax season! If you have a business, farm, rental property, or any other complex return and haven’t brought your documents in yet, we will be filing extensions.

Long‑standing clients are welcome to give us a call at 989-665-1044— we’ll do our best to work you in.

Call now to connect with business.

02/16/2026

We are currently accepting new clients. In today’s environment of self-prepared tax filings, we provide personalized service, direct e-filing, complimentary audit protection for every individual return, and flexible options including in-person appointments, document drop-off, or the use of our secure online portal for remote services. Call us at 989-665-1044 and let us prepare your taxes.