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Susan M Stines-VanCourt Petitioner V Township Of Oshtemo Respondent · 26-000885-TT

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RECEIVED 

JUN 01 200 

Mic, 

ean TAX TR 

“ 

1 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

BUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

POVERTY EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000885 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

Oshtemo Charter Township 

Malling Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route): 

7275 West Main St. 

City or Town: 

State: 

Zip Codd: 

Kalamazoo 

Ml 

{49009 

Telephone Number: 269-375-7 1 95 

Emall Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall): 

legal@oshtemo.org 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

Last Name: 

James 

Ww 

Porter 

Fmt 

Oshtemo Charter Township Legal Department 

Malling Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route); 

7275 West Main St. 

City or Town: 

State: 

2IP Code: 

Kalamazoo 

MI 

[49009 

Telephone Numer 569-375-7195 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall): 

legal@oshtemo.org 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel identification Number: 

3905-27-430-060 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The tax return for petitioner shows adjusted gross income for 2025 of $65,013.00. This is]

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a Board of Review (BOR)? 

© Yes 

[J No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

O July. 

[J December 

Date the BOR decision was Issued; 3/1 2/2 026 

Tax year(s) denied: 202 6 

Signatu I'€ 

*Required 

Respondent or Altorney/Authorized Representalive’s 

8 — 

Is! 

Sf FAanan

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Treas

p-007

Petition to Board of Review

L-4035

This form is Issued under the authority of PA. 208 of 1893, as amended. Flling is voluntary, however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribuna! unless you first protest to the

Board of Review, xcept when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeal property classifications tothe State Tax

Commission unless you first protest to the Bard of Review.

“JE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT

WIGFE Name (Please Print or Type)

STINES-VANCOURT SUSAN M & TODD M

“Townstip of Gly

County

Year of Appeal

OSHTEMO

KALAMAZOO

The undersigned protests the assossed value and/or the tentative taxable value andlor the property classificetion and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of

the following described property:

Property [dented (Parcel code required. Property address and regal description aptonal) ©

05-27-430-060

SEC 27-2-42 COMAT THEE #4 COR SEC 27 THW 121 FTALG EQW1/4 Lt SD SEC TO PL OF BEG THS 165

FT PAR TO

ELI SD SEC 27 THE 88 FT PAR

TO THE EBW1/4 LI OF SEC 27 TO THEWLY

ROW LI OF 8THST

THN 165 FT PAR TO THE E LI SD SEC 27 TO E&W1/4 LI SD SEC 27 TH W 88 FT ALG E&W1/4 LI §D SEC 27

2424 S 8TH ST

TOPL OF BEG *H 276-6

Pettioners Name (If Other than Owner. Please PAft of Type)

Protested Item [] Assessed Value

[1]

Tentative

[J Taxable Status

Classification

Quaiifed Agricultural

Taxable Value

(exemption)

Property Exemption

1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT

Complete this section for a protest of assessed valu, Including assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied or late filed personal

property forms.

Assessed Value

‘Owner's Esiimate of Trua Cash Valug(Market Value)

122,500

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE

Complete this section for a priest of Taxable Value

won:

[1 Value of Losses

Value of Additions

[J Poverty Exemption

~~ [J

Uncapping %

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION.

Complate tis section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make thelr decision regarding classification in ‘accordance wih Section 211.346 of the

Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be Influenced by the effect that a particular clessification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence

or qualified agricultural property.

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll:

401

Classification shoud be: (Pleas chock one

of the Toowing)

0 Agricultural

[3 Industrial

CO Timber Cutover

[J utiity (Personal Property Only)

[J commercial

[J Residential

Cpevelopmental

3. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY

Tf the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, the

owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE

EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.

‘Parcent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor. (Enter 0 if exemption Is denied)

| Percent qualified ‘agricultural exemption requested by Owner: (Enter 100 if full

exemption requested)

REASON FOR PROTEST

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value andlor the tentative taxable value and/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption.

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Form 818, Page 2

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes.

| Patition Number

Parcel Codo

P-007

05-27-430-060

1. ASSESSED VALUE

[1 Assessed

Value Changed From:

122,500

ro:

[

"Record of Vote

- Board of

member

itteg

of board

Chairperson:

[O Wid Member:

[}7ES

[1 vo dM

Member:

Initiale

Initials

Reason for Board Action:

if you disagres with tha decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at

PO Box 30232, Lansing Mi 48809. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, industrial Personal and Utifity Parzonal Property may be

lappeated by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cul Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on

a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.govitaxtrib.

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below.

veniea

Tentative Taxable Value Changed From:

109,265

Yo.

(See attached L-4035A)

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board.

Chairperson: [1 Yes

[J no____

Member

[] ves

[J No____

Member

[Jves

[Jno

intials

Inttials

Initials

Reason for Board Action:

1 ny disagrae with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filng a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at

"ox 30232, Lansing MI 46809. Commercial Real, Industrisi Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Persona), Industria! Personal and Utility Parsongl Property may be

.. . <aled by May 31. Agricultura! Res), Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricuttural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed

lon & Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.nichigan.goviaxtrib.

3. CLASSIFICATION

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below.

Denied

Classification Changed From:

401

To;

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board.

Chairperson: [J YEs

[J NO

Member:

[J yes

Member

[] ves

[Ono

inftials

Initials

Reason for Board Action:

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, you may appeal by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commisston, £0 Box 30471, Lansing

[MI 48509 by June 30.

4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below.

Exemption Request Denled

Exemption percent modified from

% To:

Record of Vole - Board ar three member committee of board.

Member:

[J Yes

[J no

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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OSHTEMO 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

7275 W MAIN STREET 

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-9334 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

39-05-27-430-060 2424 S STH ST 

STINES-VANCOURT SUSAN M & TO 

SEC 27-2-12 COM AT THEE1/4 COR SEC 27 TH W 121 FT ALG 

2424 S 8TH ST 

E&W1/4 L1 SD SEC TO PL OF BEG TH 8 165 FT PAR TOE LI 

KALAMAZOO MI 49009 

SD SEC 27 TH E 88 FT PAR TO THE E&W1/4 L1 OF SEC 27 TO 

THE WLY ROW L] OF 8TH ST THN 165 FT PAR TO THEE 

LI 

SD SEC 27 TO E&W1/4 LI SD SEC 27 TH W 88 FT ALG 

E&W1/4 L1 SD SEC 27 TO PL OF BEG *H 27-6-6 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 39-05-27-430-060 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments 

REASON FOR PROTEST: POVERTY EXEMPTION. 

RAP ACTION: POVERTY EXEMPTION DENIED. INCOME IS ABOVE TOWNSHIP THRESHOLD. 

[2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

122,500 

] 

[2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

122,500 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

109,265 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

109,265 

2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call 269-216-5225 if you have any questions. 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding the tentative taxable value, further appeal may be make to the Michigan 

Tax Tribunal by May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Development Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility 

Personal Property and by July 31 for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real and Agricultural Personal Property. 

Petition forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

Michigan Tex Tribunal

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Michigan Departmant of Treasury

p 007

5737 (Rev. 10-25), Page 1 of 4

Application and Affirmation for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption

This form Is issued under the authority of the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, MCL 211.7u.

MCL 211.7u of the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, provides a property tax exemption for the principal

residence of persons who, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute toward the public charges, This application is

to be used to apply for the exemption and must be filed with the Board of Review whare the properly is located. This

application may be submitted to the city or township where the property is located In each year on or after January 1 but

before the day prior to the last day of the board of review. Poverty Exemptions may be heard by the Board of Review

during its March, July, and December sessions.

To be considered complete, this application must: 1) be completed in its entirety, 2) include information regarding all

members residing within the household, and 3) include all required documentation as listed within the application. Please

write legibly and attach additional pages as necessary.

PART 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION — Petitioner must list all required personal information.

Peltioner's Name

Daytime Phone Number

SuSen

mM, stines-Van Court

209-503-0631

Age of Petitioner

Mariial Status

Age of Spouse

Number of Lege! Dependents

Mariel

Property Address of Principal Residence

City

State

ZIP Code

2424 5. FT Shveek

elamazas

mI 49009

PART 2: REAL ESTATE INFORMATION

List the real estate information related to your principal residence. Be prepared to provide a deed, land contract or other

evidence of ownership of the property at the Board of Review meeting.

Property Parcs! Identiftcation Number

Name of Mortgage Company

3905-27-430-060

Member 15. Martaaqe

Unpald Balance Owed on Principal Residence

Monthly Payment

Length of Time at this Residence

124,140.

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bl. +

Syers

Proper

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PART

3: AFFIRWIATION OF OWNERSHIP, OCCUPANCY; AND INCOME STATUS (Check

all bakes that apply)

Eg own the property in which the exemption is being claimed.

[A The property In which the exemption Is being claimed is used as my homestead. Homestead is generally defined

as any dwelling with its land and buildings where a family makes its home.

PART 4: ADDITIONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION

List information related to any other property owned by you or any member residing in the household.

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6737, Pega 2 0f 4

PART 5:'EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION — List your current employment information.

Name of Employer

N/a

Address of Employer

City

State

21P Cede

Contact Person

Employer Telephone Number

PART 6: INCOME SOURCES

List all income sources, including but not limited to: salaries, Social Security, rents, pensions, IRAs (individual

retirement accounts), unemployment compensation, disability, government pensions, worker's compensation,

dividends, claims and judgments from lawsuits, alimony, child support, friend or family contribution, reverse mortgage,

or any other source of income, for all parsons residing at the property.

Monthly or Annual Income

Source of Income

(indicate which)

Social

Securi ly Disability

222.6-°° moctily

Nakional Guenp Trdustvial Pepsion Plan

309.47

monthly

2,4 2S. § 5)

PART 7: CHECKING, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT INFORMATION

List any and all savings owned by all household members, including but not limited to: checking accounts, savings

accounts, postal savings, credit union shares, certificates of deposit, cash, stocks, bonds, or similar investments, for all

persons residing at the property.

Name of Financial Institution

Amount

Current

Value of

or Investments

on Deposit

jinterest Rate|

Name on Account

Investment

NA Communiky

Credit

Wien |

Susan M. $Hines-VonGouy

4g i. H

win

Todd

A. Stipes

~Vou Gourd

491.48

smitl Communiky Crditlisn|

376-43

| Todd m.Shires-Vbnlant | 576 4%

Susan mM Sines

Ve. Coust

Adin

Credit Ania

$2.94

»la

34d

Sires ~anCaurt

s2. kA;

PART 8: LIFE INSURANCE — List all policies held by all household members.

Amount of

Monthly

Policy Paid in

Relationship to

Name of Insured

Policy

Payments

Full

Name of Beneficiary

Insured

PART 9: MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION

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5737, Page 3 of 4 

PART 10: HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANTS — List all persons living In the household. 

. 

Relationship 

$ Contribution to 

) 

First and Last Name 

Age 

to Applicant 

| Place of Employment | Family Income 

Susan Stipes-Vanlart | 

(Zz | 

Self 

ria 

3635.4 unthly 

7 

Todd 

Shines -Von Lowe? 

46 

Spouse 

MN lA 

0 

PART 11: PERSONAL DEBT — List all personal debt for all household members, 

Date 

Creditor 

Purpose of Debt 

of Debt 

| Original Balance Monthly Payment] Balance Owed 

Member 1st, Mork] 

Movkagae 

1-1-2021] 73006. °° 

| ¢z). 48 

| 124, 1q0.¢0 

F Ove 

HELOC 

10432023] 5's s2008.00 | 118-33 

| 22,083.57 

Adve Credit Wien, 

PART 12: MONTHLY EXPENSE INFORMATION 

The amount of monthly expenses related to the principal residence for each category must be listed. Indicate N/A as 

necessary. 

Heating 

ne. 00 

Fess '. 00 

Walter aia 

Pe 

<5 

cae qe ° 

Food 7 So BS °o 

Clothing 160 

006 

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5737, Page 4 of 4 

NOTICE: 

Per MCL. 211.7u(2)(b), federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the principal residence, 

including any property tax credit returns, filed in the immediately preceding year or in the current year must be submitted 

th this application. Federal and state income tax returns are not required for a person residing in the principal residence 

[f that person was not required to file a federal or state income tax return in the tax year in which the exemption under this 

section is claimed or in the Immediately preceding tax year. 

PART 13: POLICY AND GUIDELINES ACKNOWLEDGMENT 

The governing body of the local assessing unit shall determine and make available to the public the policy and 

guidelines used for the granting of exemptions under MCL 211.7u, In order to be eligible for the exemption, the 

applicant must meet the federal poverty guidelines published in the prior calendar year in the Federal Register by the 

United States Department of Health and Human Services under its authority to revise the poverty line under 42 USC 

9802, or alternative guidelines adopted by the governing body of the local assessing unit so long as the altemative 

guidelines do not provide income eligibility requirements less than the federal guidelines. The policy and guidelines 

must include, but are not limited to, the specific income and asset levels of the claimant and total household income 

and assets. The combined assets of all persons must not exceed the limits set forth in the guidelines adopted by the 

local assessing unit. 

(he applicant has reviewed the applicable policy and guidelines adopted by the city or township, including the 

specific income and asset levels of the claimant and total household income and assets. 

PART 14: LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable.) 

Legal Designee Name 

Daytime Yelophone Number 

Malling Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

PART 15: CERTIFICATION 

| hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this form is complete, accurate and 

| am 

eligible for the exemption from property taxes pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law, Section 211.7u. 

Printed Name 57 os 

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Signature <7 

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Date 

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This application shall be filed after January 1, but before the day prior to the last day of the local unit's December 

Board of Review. 

Decision of the March Board of Review may he appealed by petition to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by July 31 of 

the current year. A July or December Board of Review decision may be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by 

petition within 30 days of decision. A copy of the Board of Review decision must be included with the petition. 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing MI 48909 

Phone: 517-335-9760 

Emall: taxtrib@michigan.gov

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

5739 (01-21) 

Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by 

“of Poverty 

* 

fhis form is issued under the authority of Public Act 263 of 2020. 

i 

This form is to be used to affirm ownership, occupancy, and income status, MCL 211.7u(2) provides that, 

Sligible for 

exemption under this section, a person shall, subject to subsection (6) and (8), annually affirm that the applicant owns and 

occupies, as a principal residence, the property for which an exemption is requested. 

PART 1: OWNER INFORMATION — Enter information for the person owning and occupying the residence. 

‘Owner Name 

J 

Owner Telephone Number 

Susan M. Stines-Van Covet 

269-502-068 | 

Malling Address 

ji 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

2424 5.8 Shared 

Kalamazos 

mE | 49009 

PART 2: LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable.) 

Legal Designee Name 

Daytime Telephone Number 

Malling Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

PART 3: HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION ~~ Enter information for property in which the exemption is being claimed. 

City or Township (check the appropriate box and enter name) 

County 

Clcity 

[Township 

[] Village 

| 

petdern Yalamazoo 

Name of Local School District 

Ralamazoo 

Parcel Identification Number 

Year(s) Exemption Previously Granted by Board of Review 

39-05-2"7-436-060 

Homestead Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

Z424 5-7 Sheek 

Rhalamazeo 

ME 

45009 

‘PART 4: AFFIRMATION OF OWNERSHIP, OCCUPANCY, AND INCOME STATUS (Check all boxes that apply.) 

[A 

own the property in which the exemption is being claimed. 

[Whe property in which the exemption is being claimed is used as my homestead. Homestead is generally defined 

as any dwelling with its land and buildings where a family makes its home. 

[A After establishing Initial eligibility for the exemption, my income and asset status has remained unchanged and/or 

| receive a fixed income solely from public assistance that is not subject fo significant annual increases beyond the 

rate of inflation, such as federal Supplemental Security Income or Social Security disability or retirement benefits. 

PART §: CERTIFICATION 

| hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the Information provided on this form is true and 

| am eligible to receive 

an exemption from property taxes by reason of poverty pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law, Section 211.7u. 

Omer 

i oga Oasines Nas (eri), 

J == 

Date seZC 

Susan 1. Skinss Aner?” 

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Michigan Department of Treasury

4988 (05-12)

Poverty Exemption Affidavit

‘his form is issued under authority of Public Act 208 of 1883; MCL 211.7u.

INSTRUCTIONS: When completed, this document must accompany a taxpayer's Application for Poverty Exemption filed

with the supervisor or the board of review of the local unit where the property is located. MCL 211.7u provides for a whole

or partial property tax exemption on the principal residence of an owner of the property by reason of poverty and the

inability to contribute toward the public charges. MCL 211.7u(2)(b) requires proof of eligibility for the exemption be provided

to the board of review by supplying copies of federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the principal

residence, Including property tax credit returns, or by filing an affidavit for all persons residing in the residence who were not

required to file federal or state income tax returns for the current or preceding tax year.

Todd

pr. Hines AVanCourt™

|, Susan m. Stines -Van Court

, swear and affirm by my signature below that

reside in the principal residence that is the subject of this Application for Poverty Exemption and that

for the current tax year and the preceding tax year,

§ was not required to file a federal or state income

tax return.

Address of Principal Residence:

_Z 42-4

<S.8 Th Shoot

Ralamazes

, mL 47007

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Signature of Person Making Affidavit

Date

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Your first name and middlo Initial 

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social security number 

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Stines-VanCourt 

Homo address (number and street). If you have a P.O. box, see lngtruotions. 

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2424 

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MI 

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and full name here: 

tf the qualtfying person is a child but not your dependent: 

[J t treating a nonresident alien or dual-status allen spouse as a U.S. resident for the entire tax year, check the box and enter their 

name (see instructions and atiach statement if required): 

At any time during 2025, did 

you: 

(a) 

receive (as a reward, award, or payment 

for 

proj 

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for the last 6 months of 2025, or you are legal 

separated according to your state law under a written 

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not 

live [n the sams housshold as your spouse at the end of 

2025. 

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Page 14

Michigén Department of Treasury (Rev. 08-25), Page 10f3 

Issued under authortty of Public Act 281 of 1867, as amended. 

2025 MICHIGAN Individual Income Tax Return Mi-1040 

Amended Return 0 

Return is due April 15, 2026, 

Type or print in blue or black ink. 

(include Schodulo AMD) 

1. Fller's First Name 

MJ. | Last Namo 

2, Fllar's Full Social Security No. (Example: 123-465-8789) 

SUSAN 

STINES-VANCOURT 

If 8 Joint Retum, Spouse's First Name 

M.). 

{Last Namo 

TODD 

M | STINES~-VANCOURT 

3. Spouse's Full Socal Security No. (Examplo: 123-45-8789) 

[Home Addross (Number, Stragh, of P.O, Box) 

2424 

8 

8TH 

ST 

Clty of own 

Bale | ZIP/Postal Godo | Country Gode | 4. School District Code (5 digits) 

KALAMAZOO 

MI_149009-9378 

39010 

STATE CAMPAIGN FUND 

6. 

FARMERS, FISHERMEN, OR SEAFARERS 

Check if you (and/or your spouse, if 

a. | Fllar 

filing a joint retum} want $3 of your taxes 

3 Check this box if 2/3 of your Income is from farming, 

to go to this fund. This will not increase 

b. 0 

fishing, or seafaring. 

your tax or reduce your refund. 

Spouse 

7. 

2026 FILING STATUS, Chack one, 

8. 

2028 RESIDENCY STATUS. Check all that apply. 

o.[] singe 

* If you check box "o.* complete 

a. [X] Resteent 

A 

{ine 3 and enter spouse's full nama 

* Hf you chock — hy 

b. 

below: 

x 

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comple 

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b. {1 Nonresident 

a You must complete 

NR. 

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Married filing separately” 

©. [I Part-Year Resident * 

9. 

EXEMPTIONS. NOTE: if someone else can claim you as a dependent, check box 9s, enter 0 on ine 9a and enter $1,560 on line 99 (see Instr), 

a. Number of exemptions (see Instructions) 

9a. 

3x 

$5800 

9a) 

17400]00; 

b. Number 

of individuals who quality for one of the following special exemptions: dest, 

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to tax, Subtract line 13 from line 12. 

If line 13 Is graster than ine 12, enter *0°.......... 

14. 

3643300

Page 15

2025 M1-1040, Page 3of 3

Filer’s Full Sodlal Security Number

PENALTY AND/OR INTEREST RELIEF REQUEST

35a, I. Check this box if you and/or your spoussa, If filing jointly, are eligible for a federal extension for service in a combat zone. Do not complete

’

tines 3c or 36d,

’

35h. O Check this bax if you and/or your spouse, If filing jointly, have been sftected by a declared disaster zone in Michigan (see instructions).

Complete lines 35¢ and 36d.

350. Address affected by the declared disaster.

35d, Enter tho disaster zone and describ how you were affected by the disaster (sae instructions).

REFUND OR TAX DUE

38,

Itfine 34 Is less than line 25, subtract line 34 from line 25. If applicable, see Instructions.

Include Interest |

00} and penalty FE SR YOUOWE

ss.

37.

Overpayment. if line 34 Is greater than line 25, subtract line 25 from line 34... FRE

957100

38.

Credit Forward, Amount

of line 37 to be credited to your 2026 estimated tax for your 2026 tax retum ...

38.

00;

BIE

——— REFUND

30.

957100

DIGITAL ASSET (INCLUDING FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A DIGITAL ASSET)

40. [| Chack this box if you and/or

your spouse, if filing Jointly, engaged in any of the following during 2025:

Received a digital asset as a reward, award, or payment for property or services

Sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of a digital asset.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

0. Routing Transit Number

, Account Numbar

Deposit your refund directly to your financial

Institution! See instructions

and complete a, b

endo.

1.[X] crecxing

2. Jsavings

Deceased Taxpayer. If Fier andlor Spouse died aftr December 31, 2024, enter dates below

|Praparer Certification,

/ declere undsr penalty of pedury that

as (MM-DD-YYYY), ENTER DATE OF DEATH ONLY.

this refum Is based

on all information of which

1 have any knowledge.

[PFraparers FTN, FEIN of SSN

Filer

—

Spouse

and attachments Is true and complete fo the best of my knowledge,

Flier's Signature

Date

Proparer’s Signature

SELYF-PREPARED

Spouse's Signature

Date

Preparor's Business Namo, Addross and Tolephone Number

| By checking this box,

| authorize Treasury to discuss my return with my preparer,

Refund, credit, or zero returns. Mall your retum to:

Michigan Department of Treasury, Lansing, MI 48966

Page 16

WARRANTY DEED 

The Grantor(s) Christopher LaPorte and Jessica LaPorte, husband and wife 

whose address is 2424 S 8th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 

convey(s) and warrant(s) to Susan Marguerite Stines-Vancourt and Todd Michael Stines-Vancourt, wife and husband 

whose address is 3141 Capital Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49015 

the following described premises situated in the Township of Oshtemo, County of Kalamazoo, and State of 

Michigan: 

Commencing at the East one-quarter comer of Section 27, Town 2 South, Range 12 West, Osthemo Township, 

Kalamazoo County, Michigan; thence West along the East and West one-quarter line of said Section a distance 

of 186.00 feet; thence South parallel with the centerline of Eighth Street a distance of 165.00 feet; thence East 

parallel with the first course to the centerline of Eighth Street; thence North along the centerline of Eighth 

Street to the Place of Beginning, EXCEPTING commencing at the East one-quarter corner of Section 27, 

Town 2 South, Range 12 West, Osthemo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; thence West 186.00 feet to 

the Place of Beginning of the exception; thence South 165.00 feet; parallel to the East line of said Section 27, 

(centerline of Eighth Street); thence East 65.00 feet paralle! to the East and West one-quarter line of said 

Section 27; thence North 165.00 feet parallel to the East line of said Section 27 to the East and West one- 

quarter line of said Section 27; thence West 65.00 feet, slong the East and West one-quarter line of said 

Section 27 to the Place of Beginning. 

The grantor grants to the grantee the right to make any/all division(s) under section 108 of the land division 

act, Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1967. 

also known as Property Address: 2424 S 8th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 495009 

Sidwell No. 39-05-27-430-060 

. 

"This property may be located within the vicinity of farmland or a farm operation. Generally accepted 

agricultural and management practices which may generate noise, dust, odors, and other associated conditions 

may be used and are protected by the Michigan right 

to farm act.” 

for the sum of $173,000.00

Page 17

te 

Dated this 

1 “day of January, 2021. 

Signed by: 

Christopher LaPorte 

State of Michig, 

County of 

¥ 

bv 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 

1% 

day of January, 2021, by Christopher LaPorte 

and Jessica LaPorte, husband and wife. 

"pd 

My commission expires: 

Notary Public 

County, Michigan 

Acting in the County of 

When Recorded Refum To: 

Send Subsequent Tax Bills To: 

Drafted By:

Page 18

OCCUPANCY STATEMENT 

BRINES-) VANCOURT 

* 

Loan #: 0020016233 

Date: 

JANUARY 7, 

2021 

Lender; 

OMNI COMMUNITY CREDYT UNION 

Borrower(s): 

SUSAN MARGUERITR STINES-VANCOURT 

TODD MICHAEL STINES-VANCOURT 

Propetty Address: 

2424 

8 8TH ST, KALAMAZOO, 

MI 49009-3378 

Borrower hereby declares, under penalty of perjury, os follows: 

a 

Owner Occupled 

1We will occupy the subject property 8s mylour principal residence within 60 days after the date of closing as required by, and 

in compliance with, the terms of the Doed of Trust/Montgage/Security Instrument relating to the subject property. UWe will 

continue to occupy the property as mylour principal residence for at least one year after the date of occupancy, unless Lender 

otherwise agrees in writing or extenuating circumstances exist which are beyond my/our control. 

O 

 Occupled as a Second Home 

1/We will occupy the subject property as my/our second residence as required by, and in compliance with, the terms of the 

Deed of TrustMortgage/Secarily Instrument relating to the subject property. 

[w] 

Investment Property - Will Not Occupy 

I/We will not occupy the subject property. 

We are aware of and understand that if at any time it Is determined that the foregoing statement is untnie, I/We will be subject to 

prosecution for fraud under applicable state laws. 

F certify under penalty of Chapter 18, U.S.C. 1010 to 1014 that the statement contained herein is true and correct. 

Tne sues Fora 

Vr On 

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SAN MANGUERITE 

STINES-VANCOUR? 

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DATE -olforfevzs 

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TODD 

MICHAEL 

STINES-VANCOURT 

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State of MECHYGAN 

County of KALAMAZOO 

DD MICHAEL STINES-VANCOURT before 

Subscribed and swom to by SUSAN MARGURRITE STINES-VANCOURE 

me on the 

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Notary public, State of Michigan, County of 

My commission Expires — eee 

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notarial act outside of the Notarys county of commission) 

Christopher Curtis 

[NOTARY PUBLIC » STATE OF MICHIGAN 

COUNTY OF KALAMAZOO 

My Commission Expires Februaty 

26, 2025 

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