If you have received an Intent to Assess (Bill for Taxes Due), you have the right to have the matter reviewed through the informal conference process under section 21(2) of the Revenue Act. MCL 205.21(2).

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The Revenue Act, MCL 205.1 et seq, 1941 PA 122, provides the procedures for administration, audit, assessment, appeal and collection of tax liability for all taxes administered under the Revenue Act. Some of the taxes administered under the Revenue Act are income tax, sales tax, use tax, withholding tax, Michigan Business tax, Single Business tax, Corporate Income tax, motor fuel tax and tobacco products tax.

To request an informal conference on matters other an Income Tax refund denial or adjustment, you must submit a timely written request for an informal conference to the Department’s Hearings Division within 60 days of the date on the notice of an Intent to Assess (Bill for Taxes Due).

Your written request must include:

1. A statement explaining that you are requesting an informal conference regarding an action taken by the Department,
2. Your name,
3. Your taxpayer identification number,
4. The contested amount of tax, and
5. An explanation of the dispute.

Written requests for informal conferences are received only by US mail or facsimile pursuant to MCL 205.21(b). Email and telephone requests are not accepted.

Send informal conference requests to:

Michigan Department of Treasury
Hearings Division
430 W. Allegan St.
Lansing, MI 48922

Fax: (517) 636-4115

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