Tag: State of Michigan

Find your unclaimed property at Michigan.gov

Michiganders are encouraged to conduct a simple search online to see if they have any lost or abandoned property, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.  The state-run database is updated multiple times throughout the year, so even if residents...

Three big changes coming to Michigan income tax returns

When the Michigan Department of Treasury starts processing 2023 state income tax returns on Jan. 29, there will be three big changes taxpayers should expect thanks to a tax overhaul signed into law in 2023 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: All...

State of Michigan will extend filing deadline to May 17 to match federal extension

The Michigan Department of Treasury will be extending the state tax filing deadline to match with the recently adjusted federal income tax deadline now set for May 17, 2021.  Because the extension is limited to the 2020 taxes, first quarter...

Michigan to institute offer-in-compromise program

  • November 6, 2014
  • Paul Carter CPA

On January 1, 2015, the State of Michigan will institute an “offer-in-compromise” program similar to the IRS. This program is intended for taxpayers with severe financial hardship and extenuating circumstances. It will allow taxpayers to request a tax debt settlement for...

New law will improve offer in compromise program for Michigan taxpayers

  • August 21, 2014
  • David Shindel

On June 27, 2014, Michigan Governor Snyder signed legislation to provide an offer in compromise program in Michigan for any tax administered under the Revenue Act. This is another big step in making Michigan and its tax collection agency more...

Michigan to Increase Interest Rate for Income Tax Refunds

  • June 17, 2014
  • Maria Montie, CPA, MST, CVA, MAFF

In a recent post, we detailed how you could check the status of your State of Michigan tax refund if you haven't received it yet.  But what if the refund check becomes VERY late?  Public Act 133 of 2013 provides...

SR Client Question: How can I check the status of my refund?

It's a question we get often this time of year--"Where's my refund check?!"  Fortunetly, both the IRS and the State of Michigan have made it  easy to check the status of your check online: IRS 1.       Go to www.irs.gov 2.      ...