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Authorized Representative Declaration (Power of Attorney Form)

Authorized Representative Declaration (Power of Attorney Form)

MCL 205.28(1)(f) strictly prohibits employees of the Department of Treasury from disclosing confidential tax information to anyone other than the individual taxpayer or his or her authorized representative.

  • Authorize a Representative

    If you wish to authorize another person or corporation, (tax preparer, family member, etc.,) as your representative in tax or debt matters before the State of Michigan, complete and file a form 151, Authorized Representative Declaration.

    151, Authorized Representative Declaration (Power of Attorney)

Helpful Resources

  • Request Copies of Tax Returns

    Complete a 4095 Request for Disclosure of Tax Return and Tax Return Information to authorize the Department of Treasury, Office of Disclosure to provide copies of tax returns to yourself or your appointee. The Disclosure officer will complete the form along with the requested tax return information and return it to you or your appointee.

    4095, Request and Consent for Disclosure of Tax Return and Tax Return Information

  • Written Authorization

    205.8 Letters and notices sent to taxpayer's official representative.

    If a taxpayer files with the department a written request that copies of letters and notices regarding a dispute with that taxpayer be sent to the taxpayer's official representative, the department shall send the official representative, at the address designated by the taxpayer in the written request, a copy of each letter or notice sent to the taxpayer. A taxpayer shall not designate more than 1 official representative under this section for a single dispute.

    Disclosure Unit Information

  • Mailing or Faxing Instructions

    Individual taxpayers:

    Michigan Department of Treasury
    Customer Contact Center
    Individual Correspondence Section
    P.O. Box 30058
    Lansing, MI 48909
    Fax: 517-636-4488

    When Treasury Collections asks for this form and any attachments:

    Michigan Department of Treasury - Coll
    P.O. Box 30149
    Lansing, MI 48909
    Fax: 517-272-5562

    When a Treasury field office representative asks for this form, send it as directed by that office. For all others:

    Michigan Department of Treasury
    Customer Contact Center
    Registration Section
    P.O. Box 30778
    Lansing, MI 48909