What is Michigan Department of Treasury collections?
The Michigan Department of Treasury contracts with two private collection agenies, GC Services LLP and Harris & Harris LTD, to help us collect the delinquent tax, penalty and interest owed to the State of Michigan. Your account may be referred to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for additional legal actions.
How long can the state of Michigan collect back taxes?
6 years
In Michigan, the state generally has 6 years to collect a tax debt.
How do I contact the Michigan Department of Treasury?
Call Treasury for Tax Questions Please call 517-636-4486 for tax inquiries or check your account online. During high call volume periods, calls may become disconnected due to system limitations on the number of calls that can be held in queue.
Why would the Michigan Department of Treasury send me a letter?
We will send a letter/notice if: You have an unpaid balance. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return. We need to verify your identity.
What does collection agency do?
A collection agency is a company used by lenders or creditors to recover funds that are past due, or from accounts that are in default. Often, a creditor will hire a collection agency after it has made multiple failed attempts to collect its receivables.
Do I owe the Treasury Department?
To obtain information on whether your tax refund or federal payment was reduced or offset, you can call 800-304-3107 and select option 1 to hear an automated message of the amount, date and creditor agency or agencies you owe the debt to.
What is the statute of limitations for debt collection in Michigan?
six years
Michigan has a statute of limitations of six years, which applies to all types of debts. This means that if a debt is more than six years overdue or hasn’t been paid in more than six years, creditors cannot take legal action.
Does IRS forgive tax debt after 10 years?
In general, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has 10 years to collect unpaid tax debt. After that, the debt is wiped clean from its books and the IRS writes it off. This is called the 10 Year Statute of Limitations. Therefore, many taxpayers with unpaid tax bills are unaware this statute of limitations exists.
How do I talk to someone at the Treasury Department?
For individuals: IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-1040. For businesses: IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-4933.
What does it mean if I get a letter from the Department of Treasury?
Every year the IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for many different reasons. Typically, it’s about a specific issue with a taxpayer’s federal tax return or tax account. A notice may tell them about changes to their account or ask for more information. It could also tell them they need to make a payment.
Why did I receive a letter from the Department of Treasury?
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service in the Department of the Treasury collects overdue (delinquent) nontax debt for other federal agencies. If you owe money to a federal agency and you did not pay it on time, you have a delinquent debt. You will receive a letter first from the agency to whom you owe the debt.
How to contact Michigan Treasury Collection Services Bureau?
Michigan Business Tax 517-636-6925 Motor Fuel Taxes 517-636-4600 To pay your debt or other questions about your delinquent account, call Treasury Collection Services Bureau at 517-636-5265.
Who is responsible for collections e-service in Michigan?
Collections e-Service 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.
Who is responsible for collection of state taxes in Michigan?
You must immediately take action to resolve your debt to avoid collection enforcement action. Under the authority of Public Act 122 of 1941 , as amended, the Collection Services Bureau is responsible for the collection of all delinquent state tax accounts for the State of Michigan.
What’s the Statute of limitations on collections in Michigan?
The Department may proceed to collect your delinquent tax debt by using several different enforcement methods. The Collection Services Bureau can use an enforcement action for a minimum of 6 years to collect the debt. The 6 year period, known as the statute of limitations, may be extended by certain actions such as a court judgment.