Michigan Tax Professionals

Michigan has unique tax codes, operational processes, and resolution options. If you're dealing with a state tax problem, a local pro has the knowledge and experience required to solve that problem. Additionally, local tax pros are focused on providing their clients with the highest level of personalized services. In contrast, the big tax relief firms tend to lack experience with the tax laws in Michigan, and they are notorious for using aggressive sales tactics to push clients into programs that aren't necessarily the best option for their situations.

There are three tax professionals who can represent you in front of the IRS or the Michigan Department of Treasury: tax attorneys, certified public accountants (CPAs), and enrolled agents (EAs). All of these pros can help you make payment arrangements, apply for settlements, deal with audits, dispute tax assessments, and appeal unwanted collection actions, but generally, only a tax attorney can represent you in court. When hiring a tax pro, look for someone who has experience with your tax problem. 

If you want in-person assistance, the IRS has the following locations in Michigan. Call (844) 545-5640 to ask about hours or to make an appointment:

Detroit

477 Michigan Ave, 5th floor

Detroit, MI 48226

Flint

917 N. Saginaw St.

Flint, MI 48503

Grand Rapids

3251 N. Evergreen Dr. N.E.

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Marquette

1055 W. Baraga Ave.

Marquette, MI 49855

Saginaw

4901 Towne Centre

Saginaw, MI 48604

Traverse City

2040 N. US 31 South

Traverse City, MI 49685

At all of the above IRS locations, you can ask questions about your account and get basic help with tax law issues. You can also make payments with checks or money orders, and some locations accept cash if you have the exact change. Additionally, you can pick up tax forms, apply for payment plans on back taxes, and file Form 911 to request assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service. 

LITCs offer tax help to people who meet income guidelines or other eligibility requirements. Typically, to get help, your income must be at or below 250% of the poverty line, and you must be dealing with an issue related to $50,000 or less in tax. Here are the LITCs in Michigan with their phone numbers:

University of Michigan LITC

City: Ann Arbor

Phone: 734-936-3535

Accounting Aid Society

City: Detroit

Phone: 866-673-0873 , 313-556-1920

Alvin L. Storrs Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

City: East Lansing

Phone: 517-432-6880

West Michigan Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (Legal Aid of Western Michigan)

City: Grand Rapids

Phone: 800-442-2777 , 616-774-0672

If you have tax problems, you need tax resolution services. Tax resolution services can help taxpayers with unfiled tax returns and unpaid taxes, but these services also include audit representation, tax appeals, and help with collection actions. If you're dealing with a tax problem on the state or federal level, check out this guide to learn more about the services you need.

There is a wide range of tax relief professionals from local CPAs, EAs, and tax attorneys to big nationwide firms with hundreds of salespeople on staff. This guide explains how different types of tax pros approach tax relief and how to find the best help for your situation. It also talks about the inherent problems with most online reviews of the best tax relief firms.

Unfortunately, there are several big companies in the tax relief industry that put profits in front of consumers. This guide explains the red flags to be aware of when you're contacting tax relief companies for free consultations. Bottom line—be wary of big promises from salespeople who aren't licensed tax pros.

The Michigan Department of Treasury can take severe action against you if you don't pay your individual or business taxes. However, the state also has options to help you get out of tax debt. This article explains what can happen if you don't pay your state taxes, and then, it outlines options for dealing with Michigan tax problems. 

If you have unpaid Michigan taxes, the Department of Treasury can use a levy or warrant to seize your assets. Learn how to stop a tax levy in Michigan.

If you or your business owes the state of Michigan back taxes, consider a Michigan Installment Agreement. Understand how to apply, the process, and more.

Can't pay Michigan taxes in full? Consider Michigan's Offer in Compromise. Understand the rules, requirements, process, and documents needed to apply today.

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