Hearings and Appeals
Hearings and AppealsHearings Division
The Hearings Division is an administrative forum within the Michigan Department of Treasury (Department) where a taxpayer may contest certain actions taken by the Department. A taxpayer must request an informal conference or hearing in writing within the timeframe provided by the statute governing their matter. Hearing Referees designated by the Department consider each matter and prepare written recommendations for resolution to the Department.
The Hearings Division handles matters involving many different taxes, tax adjustments, and tax refunds. The laws governing each type of tax matter can be different. As a result of the varying laws applicable to each type of State Tax matter, please click on the appropriate link below that applies to your State Tax situation. Note: Information for City of Detroit Income Tax matters is available here.
For all State Tax matters, click on the buttons below for more information
- For all City of Detroit Tax Matters
Beginning January 1, 2016 the Michigan Department of Treasury will administer City Income Tax on behalf of the City of Detroit for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015. For more information click on the City of Detroit Individual Income Tax button below.
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City of Detroit
Individual Income Tax
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General Information about
Informal Conferences -
Alternative Dispute
Resolution -
Intent to Assess (Bill for Taxes due)
State Taxes -
Adjustment or Denial of an Individual
Income Tax Refund (State Tax) -
Adjustment or Denial of a Tax Refund
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Denial of a Principal Residence
Exemption Claim -
Suspension, Revocation or Non-renewal
of a Tobacco Products License -
Motor Fuel
Seizure -
Tobacco Products
Seizure
