Public Resources

Public Resources

 
 
 

Taxpayer Resources

The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants has compiled tax resources geared at business taxes. The resources and links are categorized by state and federal tax.

 

state tax resources

State Tax Forms >>
 
 

Michigan Tax Tribunal>>
The Michigan Tax Tribunal is an administrative court that hears tax appeals for all Michigan taxes. Most of the Tribunal's appeals involve property tax; however, the Tribunal also hears business and individual tax disputes.

Property Tax Estimator >> 
The Millage Rate database and Property Tax Estimator allows individual and business taxpayers to estimate their current property taxes as well as compare their property taxes and millage rates with other local units throughout Michigan.

federal tax resources

Federal Tax Forms >>
IRS Tax Tips for 2007 >>

The IRS provides tips to taxpayers on a variety of issues, including extensions for hurricane victims, appeal information, details on amending returns and directions on making tax payments. This site is updated regularly throughout tax season. 

IRS Tax Publications for Business >>

Download publications developed by the IRS and geared for business.

Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource >>

Helpful information for established businesses as well as new businesses is available from the IRS. Learn about issues affecting the self-employed, qualified business expenses, responsibilities for businesses with employees and more.

E-File for Taxpayers >>

The information on this Web site is intended to help Individuals, Businesses, Tax Professionals, Charities and Nonprofits, and Software Developers find alternatives to paper returns.

Tax Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Them >>

To help the public recognize and avoid abusive tax schemes, the IRS offers an abundance of educational materials. Participating in an illegal scheme to avoid paying taxes can result in imprisonment and fines, as well as the repayment of taxes owed with penalties and interest. Education is the best way to avoid the pitfalls of these “too good to be true” tax scams.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations >>

Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the president declares their location to be a major disaster area. Depending on the circumstances, the IRS may grant additional time to file returns and pay taxes. Both individuals and businesses in a presidentially declared disaster area can get a faster refund by claiming losses related to the disaster on the tax return for the previous year, usually by filing an amended return.

Contact Local IRS Tax Office in Michigan >>
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance. If you need to resolve a tax problem, have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return, or if you are more comfortable talking with someone face-to-face, visit your local Taxpayer Assistance Center where you can spread out your records and talk with an IRS representative across the counter.