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Sales and Use Tax Information

Highlights
	Sales Tax License Verification Search
-	Prepaid Gasoline Sales Tax Rate Effective June 1, 2012 the new prepaid gasoline sales tax rate will be 20.5 cent per gallon. This rate will remain in effect through August 31, 2012.
-	Michigan Business One Stop A fast, easy and secure way to register a business for taxes in the State of Michigan. It also allows you to perform a variety of tasks to start and operate a business, including applying for permits and licenses.
-	Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Project simplifies Sales and Use tax collection.

View transactions, ask a question or review an answer to your question related to your Sales and Use Tax account

A fast, easy and secure way to register a business for taxes in the State of Michigan. It also allows you to perform a variety of tasks to start and operate a business, including applying for permits and licenses.

List of Topics

> What You Need To Know	> Most Commonly Used Forms
> Filing Deadlines	> Other Helpful Information

What You Need To Know

-	Sales Tax Information
-	Use Tax Information
-	Sales and Use Tax Frequently Asked Questions
-	Use Tax Exemption on Vehicle Title Transfers
-	Starting a New Business in Michigan
-	How to Pay Your Taxes With Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payments
-	Common Sales and Use Tax Exemptions and Requirements
-	Interstate (Fleet) Motor Carriers Exemption
-	Notice of Change in Prepaid Gasoline Sales Tax Rate
-	Facts on Internet and Mail Order Purchases
-	Vehicle Donation Program Information
-	Taxpayer Bill of Rights
-	Voluntary Disclosure (by taxpayer)
-	Disclosure of Tax Information (confidentiality of tax information)
-	Tax Obligations When Establishing, Selling or Closing a Business
-	Third-Party Lenders - Bad Debt Deductions
-	New Businesses Webinar Presentation

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Filing Deadlines

All businesses are required to file an annual return each year.

Filer	Due Date
Monthly	On or before the 20^th day of the following month
Quarterly	On or before the 20^th day of the month following the quarter
Annual	February 28^th
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)	On or before the 20^th of the following month
Accelerated Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)	The first 50% payment is due on the 20th day of the current month. The second 50% payment is due on the last day of the current month. The Reconciliation payment is due on the 20th of the following month

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Most Commonly Used Forms

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-	Sales Tax, Use Tax, Income Tax Withholding and Single Business Tax Estimates Forms and Instructions Book (78)
-	Annual Return for Sales, Use and Withholding Taxes Annual Return (165)
-	Form 160, Combined Return for Michigan Taxes
-	Concessionaire's Sales Tax Return and Payment (2271)
-	Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption (3372)
-	Michigan Business Taxes, Registration Booklet (518)
-	Power of Attorney (151)
-	Notice of Change or Discontinuance (163)
-	Sales and Use Tax Forms Index By Year
-	Search For Tax Forms

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Other Helpful Information

-	Estimate The Penalty and Interest Owed For Late Payment
-	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
-	Business Taxes
-	General & Specific Sales Tax Rules
-	Legal (Revenue Administrative Bulletins, Directives, Court Cases)
-	Outline of State and Local Taxes in Michigan (courtesy of the Citizen Research Council of Michigan)
-	IRS Web Site
-	State Tax Agency Web Sites (courtesy of the Federation of Tax Administrators)
-	Contact Treasury
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