🌱 Patch AM: Will Bloomfield Hills taxpayers really see bigger refunds in 2026?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Bloomfield Hills taxpayers really see bigger refunds in 2026?

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cold; a flurry in the morning, with a high of 24 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Cold; afternoon flurries, temps: high: 26, low: 22.
• Sunday: Areas of low clouds; chilly, with a high of 26 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tax refunds could be up. When will the IRS accept returns in 2026? (usatoday.com) — A Bloomfield Hills CPA is among experts predicting that the 2026 tax season could start around early February and bring bigger refunds for many filers, thanks to new federal tax breaks. Residents should prepare for mandatory direct deposit refunds, a new Schedule 1-A for deductions like tips and overtime, and possible delays as the IRS adjusts to major rule changes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Technology One-on-One
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  1:00 pm
• Fresh Rootz Game Night
  Fresh Rootz , 1322 Walton Blvd. , Rochester Hills
  5:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Farmers Market
  Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
  7:00 am
• Royal Bakes: Mastering the King Cake
  Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce , 812 N Main St , Rochester
  2:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Antiques & Collectibles Market
  Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
  8:00 am

Monday January 5

• Little Me Storytime (13-23 months)
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  10:30 am
• Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  10:30 am
• Chair Yoga at First Congregational Church
  First Congregational Church , 1315 N. Pine Street , Rochester
  10:30 am
• Alphabet Soup
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  6:30 pm
• ESL Conversation Group
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  6:30 pm
• Evening Storytime (Ages 1-6)
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  6:30 pm
• Human Rights Commission Meeting
  Royal Oak, MI Calendar , 203 S Troy St , Royal Oak
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Loose dog in the neighborhood, very friendly not sure who it belongs to!
  He’s walking around the roundabout at halyard and whysall (Nextdoor Meadow Lake)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner - No Experience Required in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Birmingham

• Birmingham Groves' Harlem Simpson, one of the state's top juniors, is putting up big number in Falcons' high-octane system (theoaklandpress.com)
• Here's Your Chance at a Fairly-Priced, Dreamy Air-Cooled Classic Porsche 911 (rennlist.com)

Troy

• Want to sew? Do woodworking? Welcome to the world of Metro Detroit's makerspaces (theoaklandpress.com)
• PHOTOS: Meet the first metro Detroit babies born in 2026 (wxyz.com)
• Judge dismisses lawsuit against Hamtramck mayoral candidate over residency (cbsnews.com)

Ok Bloomfield Hills! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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