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New Collections eService
The new and improved Collections eService is live! It offers the ability to make payments, view assessment information and balances, request installment arrangements, view Treasury-issued letters, and ask questions. For more information and support, visit the Help Center.
Taxpayers are required to meet certain obligations under Michigan law. You are responsible for filing your tax returns on time with correct payments and ensuring that your returns are correct no matter who prepares them. Remember, you are responsible for the information in your return.
The following information will provide an overview of the Collection Process for Delinquent Taxes.
How To Resolve Tax Debts
It is important to resolve any outstanding tax you owe as soon as possible. Penalty and interest will be added to your debt and will continue to grow until the amount is paid in full. Penalty charges can range from 25% to 500% of the tax due, depending on the type of the tax!
If you do not pay your taxes, you may receive a LETTER OF INQUIRY, NOTICE OF INTENT TO ASSESS, and/or a BILL FOR TAXES DUE (Final Assessment). This is your opportunity to resolve the debt prior to having the debt referred to collections, by either paying the amount due, appealing the assessment, or entering into an Installment Agreement. Do not wait for the Collection Services Bureau to contact you! You must immediately take action to resolve your debt to avoid collection enforcement action.