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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey. In this survey, approximately 50 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about Income Tax Preparation Services and general interactions with your Income Tax Preparer. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions so that Michigan Business & Personal Tax Center can improve the services it offers and it's internal control procedures.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Andre Tirado at 313-381-1040 ext. 101 or by email at [email protected].

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Do you always file your income tax return on or before April 15th?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Which month do you prefer to file your income tax return?
 
January
 
February
 
March
 
April
 
May
 
June
 
July
 
August
 
September
 
October
 
November
 
December
 
 
 
How do you prefer to pay for your income tax preparation services?
 
Cash
 
Check
 
Money Order
 
Credit or Debit Card
 
Bank Product-This is when fees are deducted from your refund
 
Monthly Installments

 
 
 
How do you prefer to have your income tax return prepared?
 
I prefer a face to face interview.
 
I prefer to Drop off my paperwork and questionnaire to my preparer and be contacted at a later time.
 
I prefer to Mail my paperwork and questionnaire to my preparer.
 
I prefer to E-Mail my paperwork and questionnaire to my preparer.
 
I prefer to Fax my paperwork and questionnaire to my preparer.
 
 
 
What is most important to you when choosing an income tax preparer?
 
The amount of my refund.
 
The credibility of my preparer.
 
The experience of my preparer.
 
The ethics and professionalism of my preparer.
 
The amount of my refund or tax due.
 
I do not care about having an ethical income tax preparer I just want a large refund or to pay no tax.
 
The distance of my preparers office from my home or place of work.
 
I want a preparer that provides advice at the end of my appointment.

 
 
 
How do you want your records returned to you?
 
Printed on paper only.
 
E-mailed to me only.
 
Printed on paper and E-mailed to me.
 
 
 
What type of income do you have?
 
W-2 Wages from your job, I am an employee.
 
1099-R Distributions from a retirement or some type of annuity plan.
 
1099-G Unemployment Income, I was unemployed at some time during the year.
 
W-2 G, Gambling Income.
 
1099-INT Interest Income.
 
1099-DIV Dividend Income.
 
1099-Miscellaneous Income, Generally for subcontractors.
 
1099-SSA Social Security Benefits, I am retired or disabled.
 
I am a Sole Proprietor.
 
I am a Farmer.
 
I am a Landlord.
 
I make a living buying and selling stocks.
 
 
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What types of deductions do you have?
 
Mortgage Interest
 
Real Estate Taxes
 
Medical Miles
 
Medical and or Dental Expenses, out of pocket and not reimbursed only.
 
I use the General Sales tax deduction.
 
Charitable Contributions cash or check
 
Charitable Contributions other than cash or check.
 
I have unreimbursed employee expenses such as, Mileage, Parking fees and tolls, Lodging, Meals & Entertainment.
 
Gambling Losses.
 
IRA Contributions.

 
 
 
What is your filing status?
 
Single
 
Married Filing Joint
 
Married Filing Separate
 
Head of Household
 
My spouse recently passed away.
 
 
 
Do you have a foreign bank account or foreign investments?
 
Yes.
 
No.
 
Not sure.