- Michlib-l - liblists.org

Genre Stickers and Other Items
by Willett, Danielle 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Hi all, We have a few items that we no longer need and wanted to see if any other libraries could use them! If you would like anything please send me an email with your name and Rides number and we'll send them your way! Miscellaneous Items: * 28 orange audiobook cases (DVD shaped) * 4 rolls of RFID tags * 4 rolls of CD RFID tags * 10 orange Playaway cases * 5 VHS cases * 1 DVD lock/unlock with box of locking parts * Box of T-26 Hanger Tags * 1 roll of MP3 stickers * 13 rolls of Oversize stickers Genre Stickers (see attached for pictures of the stickers): * 6 boxes of Western stickers (3 brown/black, 3 orange red) * 5 boxes of Science Fiction stickers (1 purple, 4 red/white) * 1 box of Classic stickers * 1 box of Sports genre stickers * 2 boxes of Dogs genre stickers * 2 boxes of Short Stories stickers * 1 box of Adventure stickers * 1 box of Humor genre stickers * 8 boxes of Young Adult stickers * 2 rolls of Christian stickers * 7 boxes of Series stickers, 4 sheets of Series labels * 7 boxes of Cars stickers * 1 box of John Newberry Award stickers * 1 box of Randolph Caldecott Award stickers * 1 box of Fantasy stickers * 1 box 14 Day loan sticker, 6 rolls of 14 Day loan stickers Genre stickers for DVDs (round): * 4 rolls of Comedy stickers * 6 rolls of Drama stickers * 6 rolls of Romance stickers * 3 rolls of Western stickers * 4 rolls Sci Fi stickers * 6 rolls of Action Adventure stickers * 3 rolls of Mystery stickers * 2 rolls of Drama stickers * 1 roll of Horror stickers * 4 rolls of Musical stickers Thanks, [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4Dcp8Riw04X0KUBDPD1ROyXwPR5nI8mO2HNptnJtT…] Danielle Willett, MLIS Librarian Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 (989) 837-3434 www.gadml.org<http://www.gadml.org/>

1 2

Re: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 137, Issue 15
by Goodland Township Library 21 Mar '26

21 Mar '26

Justine, We are also a class 1 library. We also use one printer for everything. We have an HP Color Laser Jet Pro MFP M281fdw printer that has been serving us well for 7 years. We are very happy with it although the ink is expensive. Annette Adams, Director Goodland Township Library On Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM <michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)liblists.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)liblists.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Fwd: WSU Annual Library and Info Science Career Fair > (Steven K. Bowers) > 2. Procedure Manual (Ann Manko) > 3. Genre Stickers and Other Items (Willett, Danielle) > 4. Fwd: Thank you for attending FROM THE SHADOWS (Elyse Malnekoff) > 5. Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS! (Gwen Haviland) > 6. Corrected: Upcoming cataloging workshop from MCLS! (Gwen Haviland) > 7. Prevailing Printer Problems and Probing for a Perfect Proxy > (Justine Peterson) > 8. Re: Genre Stickers and Other Items (Willett, Danielle) > 9. Re: Procedure Manual (BPL Director) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:22:11 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Steven K. Bowers" <sbowers(a)tln.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Fwd: WSU Annual Library and Info Science Career > Fair > To: Michlib-L <Michlib-l(a)liblists.org> > Message-ID: <1998132541.4000425.1774012931019.JavaMail.zimbra(a)tln.org> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="=_fb3422d8-ff89-4833-87a0-682457dbbed2" > > Re-posting by request. Please email Kim Schroeder if you are interested or > have qustions: [ mailto:ag1797@wayne.edu | ag1797(a)wayne.edu ] > > > > > > > > > > > From: Kimberly Schroeder > Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 11:32 AM > Subject: Annual Career Fair Plea > > > > > > “Wayne State University School of Information Sciences is hosting its > annual Career Fair on Tuesday, May 5 th . If you want to book a free table > to meet with students and alum, please email me at the address below. We > are also hosting an afternoon session of employers and alum online to meet > with students and alum via Zoom. The in-person morning session should run > from 10am-12pm at the Undergraduate Library, Community Room and the > afternoon session will be from 1pm to 3pm. Thank you and feel free to share > widely!” > > > > > > Kim Schroeder > Coordinator, Archival Program > Associate Professor of Teaching > > Career Advisor > Wayne State University > School of Information Sciences > Faculty Advisor for National Digital Stewardship Alliance > [ > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__wsustudentndsa.wordpres… > | http://wsustudentndsa.wordpress.com/ ] > @archivekim > > [ mailto:ag1797@wayne.edu | ag1797(a)wayne.edu ] > 313 577-9783 > Career Advising Page > [ > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sis.wayne.edu_students… > | https://sis.wayne.edu/students/career-advising ] > > Pronouns: she, her, hers > > > > Wayne State University rests on Waawiyaataanong, also referred to as > Detroit, the ancestral and contemporary homeland of the Three Fires > Confederacy. These sovereign lands were granted by the Ojibwe, Odawa, > Potawatomi, and Wyandot nations, in 1807, through the Treaty of Detroit. > Wayne State University affirms Indigenous sovereignty and honors all tribes > with a connection to Detroit. With our Native neighbors, WSU can advance > educational equity and promote a better future for the earth and all > people. > > > > > > >

1 0

Procedure Manual
by Ann Manko 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

We are beginning the admittedly daunting task of creating a procedures manual for our library. Just to clarify: this is not a policy manual - we already have that! Currently, our procedures are scattered: some are up-to-date, some are not; some are written down, some exist only in emails, and some have been shared verbally with one person but not the next. You get the idea! If anyone is willing to share their existing procedures manual or has any guidance on how to approach creating one, I would greatly appreciate it. Any examples, tips, or best practices would be helpful as we start organizing and documenting our processes. Thank you so much for your time and input! Ann _____________________________ Ann Manko Interim Executive Director Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 810-249-2038 amanko(a)fpl.info<mailto:amanko@fpl.info>

2 1

Prevailing Printer Problems and Probing for a Perfect Proxy
by Justine Peterson 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

Hello Library Land! Happy Friday. Nothing kicks off the weekend like your printer sounding like "Bigfoot hitting a tree" (description courtesy of my circulation clerk), and the smell of burning ink. It is off now, and I'm sure my patrons will be more than thrilled on Monday when I put an out-of-order sign up again. Currently we have a Brother MFC 3770CDW which has served us well for about 5 1/2 years. However, there was an issue with the driver about a month ago, which I thought we'd fixed. But after a bunch of ink smudging, and funny smells, and now loud clanging sounds, I think it might be time to retire this guy and get something new. Just in time for my annual budget meeting, too! For a bit more context: - We're a Class 1 rural library with a small space, so the printer functions as staff printing as well as public printing. - Ability to fax things is a must :D So, please, tell me what printers work for you! Do you have a subscription program? Do you love/ hate a certain brand of printer for some reason? Are some printers more finicky than others? Have a great weekend! *Justine Peterson* (she/her) Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776 seville.michlibrary.org

1 0

Corrected: Upcoming cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

There is still time to register for the following workshops: MeLCat Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ec33e5df27d0b0cf98b4> 3-day class, April 14-16, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>. For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

1 0

Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

There is still time to register for the following workshops: Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ebafe5df27d0b0cf6624> 3-day class, April 7-9, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Just Enough to be Dangerous: Cataloging for Non-Catalogers<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ed52e5df27d0b0cfdf7b> 1-day class, April 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Cataloging Children's Materials<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ee39e5df27d0b0d03269> 1-day class, April 16, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! MeLCat Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ec33e5df27d0b0cf98b4> 1-day class, April 16, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>. For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

1 0

Fwd: Thank you for attending FROM THE SHADOWS
by Elyse Malnekoff 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

Hello, It seems that many were interested in the Ingram webinar on horror books from independent presses. The links below will let you access the recording of the webinar and the resources Celia Mattison provided, including the book list. I highly recommend the webinar, I greatly enjoyed it. No need to reply all on this. Have a great weekend, Elyse zv079 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Celia Mattison <celia.mattison(a)ingramcontent.com> Date: Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM Subject: Thank you for attending FROM THE SHADOWS To: <elyse(a)comstocklibrary.org> + click for more spookiness [image: + click for more spookiness] Hello Elyse! Thank you so much for joining us for *From the Shadows: Discover Subversive Horror from Independent Presses.* It was a pleasure to be able to share these wonderful, frightening, strange, and downright unusual titles with you. You can revisit the titles on Edelweiss <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/y3j110>, iPage <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/ewk110>, and downloadable as a spreadsheet <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/uol110>. You can also check out a recording of the event <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/ahm110>*.* A certificate of attendance is linked to download <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/q9m110>. And many of you asked about the availability of these titles in Spanish. Often our language/world rights are limited, but I’m passionate about serving our hispanohablante readers. More Spanish versions are a priority for all of our publishers, so stay tuned. In the meantime, don't miss Charco's OriginalES series, which offers their Spanish language titles in the original text: available on Edelweiss <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/61n110>, iPage <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/muo110>, and their website <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/2mp110>. I'll be in touch about any future webinars. Reach out if there are categories you'd like us to tackle. And finally, if you didn't already sign up for our Publisher Match Program <https://t.e2ma.net/click/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh/ifq110>, now is your chance! Tell us about your library's needs and your reading preferences, and you'll receive all the galleys you could want, directly from our publishers. Whew! That's everything. I hope to see many of you at PLA! Stop by booth #1332 and say hi. I'll be wearing my Latin Horror t-shirt 😱 Yours in spookiness, Celia Manage <https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1988775/1966460/531208572/5726642…> your preferences | Opt Out <https://t.e2ma.net/optout/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh?s=mppEMAV36cvvYCcC9WO7F0wk7FhZcoh…> using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up <https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1988775/1966460.531208572/> to receive our future emails. View this email online <https://t.e2ma.net/message/yfxj2i/ibjt3clh>. 1400 Broadway | New York, NY 10018 US This email was sent to elyse(a)comstocklibrary.org. *To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.* -- Elyse Malnekoff (they/them) Head of Circulation Services Comstock Township Library (269)-345-0136 zv079

1 0

Fwd: WSU Annual Library and Info Science Career Fair
by Steven K. Bowers 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

Re-posting by request. Please email Kim Schroeder if you are interested or have qustions: [ mailto:ag1797@wayne.edu | ag1797(a)wayne.edu ] From: Kimberly Schroeder Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 11:32 AM Subject: Annual Career Fair Plea “Wayne State University School of Information Sciences is hosting its annual Career Fair on Tuesday, May 5 th . If you want to book a free table to meet with students and alum, please email me at the address below. We are also hosting an afternoon session of employers and alum online to meet with students and alum via Zoom. The in-person morning session should run from 10am-12pm at the Undergraduate Library, Community Room and the afternoon session will be from 1pm to 3pm. Thank you and feel free to share widely!” Kim Schroeder Coordinator, Archival Program Associate Professor of Teaching Career Advisor Wayne State University School of Information Sciences Faculty Advisor for National Digital Stewardship Alliance [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__wsustudentndsa.wordpres… | http://wsustudentndsa.wordpress.com/ ] @archivekim [ mailto:ag1797@wayne.edu | ag1797(a)wayne.edu ] 313 577-9783 Career Advising Page [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sis.wayne.edu_students… | https://sis.wayne.edu/students/career-advising ] Pronouns: she, her, hers Wayne State University rests on Waawiyaataanong, also referred to as Detroit, the ancestral and contemporary homeland of the Three Fires Confederacy. These sovereign lands were granted by the Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi, and Wyandot nations, in 1807, through the Treaty of Detroit. Wayne State University affirms Indigenous sovereignty and honors all tribes with a connection to Detroit. With our Native neighbors, WSU can advance educational equity and promote a better future for the earth and all people.

1 0

Privacy laws and library cards.
by Suzy Shipman 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

Hi Clare, I started at Franklin Library in December and one of the quirks here is that staff never requires library cards or identification. Is requiring patrons to use their library card a policy for individual libraries or is it following library law? I would like to make sure we are in compliance. Thanks! Suzy Shipman Library Director Franklin Public Library 32455 Franklin Road Franklin, Michigan 48025 248-851-2254

1 0

Fw: Tax Tip 2026-23: A deeper dive into the Dirty Dozen: Taxpayers stay alert in peak filing season
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

Hi everyone, Many libraries share tax‑related information with their communities, so I wanted to pass along this Tax Tips newsletter resource from IRS.gov. If you click the “Share” button in the top right corner of their email, you can subscribe to receive the newsletter directly. Of note, at the end of the newsletter, you’ll also find an announcement about a new IRS webpage launched in February for reporting tax fraud and scams<https://www.irs.gov/help/report-fraud>. All the best, Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0126 she/her/hers [cid:b7657c2c-9eb7-48b6-94cf-409384661b2b]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan]<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education…> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. ________________________________ From: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) <irs(a)service.govdelivery.com> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:02 AM To: Quick, Shauna (MDE) <QuickS1(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Tax Tip 2026-23: A deeper dive into the Dirty Dozen: Taxpayers stay alert in peak filing season CAUTION: This is an External email. Please report suspicious emails via the "Report to Abuse" button in Outlook [Bookmark and Share]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fa…> [IRS.gov Banner] IRS Tax Tips March 19, 2026 Useful Links: IRS.gov<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2F/1/0100019d06…> Help For Hurricane Victims<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fbusinesses%2F…> ________________________________ News Essentials What's Hot<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fwh…> News Releases<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fne…> IRS - The Basics<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fabout-irs%2Fi…> IRS Guidance<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fun…> Media Contacts<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fir…> Facts & Figures<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Ffa…> Around The Nation<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Far…> e-News Subscriptions<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fe-…> ________________________________ The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fmu…> Noticias en Español<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fes%2Fspanish%…> Radio PSAs<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fir…> Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fta…> The Tax Gap<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fth…> Fact Sheets<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Ffa…> IRS Tax Tips<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fir…> Armed Forces<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fta…> Latest News<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fne…> ________________________________ IRS Resources Contact Your Local IRS Office<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fhelp%2Fcontac…> Filing Your Taxes<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Ffiling/1/0100…> Forms & Instructions<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fforms-instruc…> Frequently Asked Questions<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fhelp%2Fteleph…> Taxpayer Advocate Service<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Ftaxpayer-advo…> Where to File<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Ffiling%2Fwher…> IRS Social Media<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fir…> ________________________________ Issue Number: Tax Tip 2026-23 A deeper dive into the Dirty Dozen: Taxpayers stay alert in peak filing season Every year the IRS announces a list of top tax scams that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. It’s called the Dirty Dozen<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fdi…>, which is part of a broader Security Summit<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fse…> campaign. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be breaking down these top 12 scams and schemes. Unfortunately, scams can happen anytime, but there’s a few that are more common during filing season. Let’s take a closer look at some of the ones taxpayers need to keep watch for, especially now. IRS impersonation by email and text (phishing and smishing) * https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/irs-privacy-guidance-about-email-con…<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fprivacy-discl…> Scammers send alarming emails, direct messages on social media, and texts that appear to be from the IRS. The messages direct taxpayers to fake IRS websites to “verify” accounts, enter personal information, or claim refunds. The IRS only emails or texts taxpayers after getting their permission, with a few exceptions<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fprivacy-discl…> like criminal investigations. * Never click any unsolicited communication claiming to be from the IRS. These links may install malicious software, including ransomware, on a taxpayer’s personal device, potentially preventing access to their files or personal information. To report suspected IRS-related phishing emails or messages, send them to phishing(a)irs.gov<mailto:phishing@irs.gov> and follow IRS reporting instructions. AI-enabled IRS impersonation by phone (robocalls, voice mimicry, spoofed caller ID) * Phone scams continue to evolve, including calls that use computer-generated tactics and spoofed caller ID to appear legitimate. In general, the IRS contacts taxpayers by <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fhelp%2Fhow-to…> mail first<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fhelp%2Fhow-to…> <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fhelp%2Fhow-to…> and does not leave urgent, threatening prerecorded messages, call to demand immediate payment, or threaten arrest. If a taxpayer gets a suspicious IRS-related call, hang up. * Additionally, taxpayers should not rely on AI-generated responses to complex tax questions, and they should verify any calculations or information provided by artificial intelligence. Misleading tax advice on social media * There’s a lot of tax related misinformation on social media. Don’t be tempted by the promise of a larger refund. These viral “tax hacks” often encourage taxpayers to file returns with false information or claim credits they don’t qualify for, leading to refund delays, audits, penalties, or worse. Only follow trusted advice from the IRS, tax professionals, and other reputable sources. How to report suspicious activity The IRS recently launched a new online tool<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fnewsroom%2Fir…> for taxpayers, tax professionals, and the public to report suspected tax fraud, scams, identity theft, or other tax-related wrongdoing. Tips can be submitted confidentially using a smartphone, tablet, or computer at IRS.gov/SubmitATip<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fhelp%2Freport…>. It consolidates IRS fraud-reporting options into one location and routes tips to the appropriate IRS office. If a taxpayer thinks their tax identity has been compromised, visit IRS.gov/idtheft<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Firsgov.sharepoint.com%2Fsit…> for steps to protect their account. Back to top ________________________________ [FaceBook Logo]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIRS%2F/1…> [YouTube Logo] <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2Fir…> [Instagram Logo] <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Firsnews…> [Twitter Logo] <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FIRSnews/1/010…> [LinkedIn Logo] <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%…> ________________________________ Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2F/2/0100019d06…>. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message. ________________________________ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…>. You will need your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.…>. This service is provided to you at no charge by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2F/3/0100019d06…>. ________________________________ This email was sent to quicks1(a)michigan.gov by: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) · Internal Revenue Service · 1111 Constitution Ave. N.W. · Washington, D.C. 20535 [GovDelivery logo]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com…>

1 0