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right professionals to help them with
tax preparation.
“It is unfortunate that some people
have chosen to prey on those who are
not as familiar with tax information and
laws,” said Tobocman in a statement.
“This brochure is an important step
towards educating taxpayers, helping
them find qualified tax professionals
and ensuring that they receive the tax
dollars they deserve.”
Created in both English and
Spanish, the brochure has been created
to assist low-income individuals and
new immigrants who are most at risk of
not receiving the proper counseling on
personal tax issues. Included is a glossary
of important words and legal information
to know; whom to contact if
there is suspicion of fraudulent,
improper or criminal tax preparation;
questions to ask a tax preparer and
tips, hints and warning signs to be
aware of.
Download the brochure at
www.michcpa.org (public resources
section) or call (248) 267-3700 and ask
for Sarah Krueger. CPA ambassadors
are available to come
and speak to organizations
about the campaign and tax
issues. Contact the MACPA at
(248) 267-3700 to schedule.
Granholm
Signs Driver’s
License Law
A bill that allows legal immigrants
temporarily living in
Michigan to resume getting driver’s
licenses was signed on
February 15 by Governor
Jennifer Granholm.
The legislation amends the
Michigan Vehicle Code to
address concerns raised by
Michigan businesses and foreign
governments regarding
an opinion issued by state
Attorney General Mike Cox on
December 27, 2007. Cox had
determined that only permanent
residents may obtain a driver’s
license in Michigan and that
individuals living here legally,
but on a temporary basis, must
be denied a license. That opinion
led to a decision by the secretary
of state to require firsttime
applicants for a Michigan
driver’s license to prove they
have established a permanent
legal residence in Michigan.
Illegal immigrants still will be
unable to get driver’s licenses
under the revamped policy.
People
Adil Y. Arabbo, M.D., has been
appointed Chief of Family Practice at
Huron Valley Sinai Hospital. He
received his medical degree from
Adil Y. Arabbo, M.D.
Lance T. Denha
Sabah Garmo
Nawal McKay
you know you’re
CHALDEAN if…
You arrive one or two
hours late to a party and
think it’s normal.
You’re standing next to the
largest suitcases at the airport.
You talk for an hour at
the front door when leaving
someone’s house.
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30095 Northwestern Highway,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
Wayne State University School of
Medicine and completed his residency
within the Detroit Medical Center and
the DMC Sinai-Grace Family Practice
Program. He is board certified in
Family Medicine and maintains
his office in Commerce.
Arabbo, who has a special
interest and experience in
gerontology, is fluent in
Chaldean and Arabic.
Lance T. Denha has joined
the Southfield firm of Kupelian
Ormond & Magy, P.C. He will
work in the business and
bankruptcy law practice
areas. Prior to joining the firm,
Denha worked in business
and corporate law where he
advised companies in business
formation and planning.
A member of the State Bar of
Michigan, State Bar of
Florida, American Bar
Association and Chaldean
American Bar Association,
Denha is licensed to practice
law in Michigan and Florida.
Sabah Garmo joined TFC
Associates in Farmington
Hills as a life, auto, health
and general disability insurance
agent. Garmo has
more than 20 years of experience
as an insurance agent.
Nawal McKay has
received a 2008 Friend of
Diversity Award from Walled
Lake Consolidated Schools.
She is an English Language
Learner para-educator at
Maple Elementary. The award
was presented at the school
district’s ninth annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebration in January.
Carol Loussia has started a new
business. She has begun selling Gold
Canyon items, which include scented
candles, body and home products.
She is one of more than 25,000 independent
demonstrators across North
America who hold home parties to
showcase and sell the products.
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