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LANSING – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced that individuals and businesses impacted by the extreme winter weather from March 15-16 are now eligible for state tax extension relief.

Individual and business taxpayers in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties may now request additional time to file state tax returns and pay state tax bills. Penalties and interest will be waived for those who qualify.

This relief follows Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s March 17 declaration of a state of emergency for these northern Michigan counties to assist with response and recovery efforts. A severe winter storm system dropped 2-4 feet of snow and ice accumulation caused widespread damage.

“During an emergency, communities face sudden personal and financial challenges,” State Treasurer Eubanks said. “Providing extra time to file returns or make payments helps residents and businesses focus on immediate recovery efforts. Taxpayers impacted by the recent severe weather are encouraged to contact Treasury to learn more about available relief.”

The tax extension relief is not automatic. Taxpayers must contact Treasury online, by U.S. Postal Service or phone to request relief.

When requesting tax extension relief, the following must be included:

– Name and account number of the individual or business taxpayer.

– A description of how the taxpayer was affected by the severe weather.

– Taxpayer or tax preparer address within the emergency area.

Requests for state tax extension relief can be submitted online:

– Individual Income Tax: michigan.gov/mitreasuryeservices

– Business Taxes: etreas.michigan.gov/bt

– Taxpayers opting to send their request through the U.S. Postal Service should use the following address:

Michigan Department of Treasury

Attn: Disaster Tax Relief

Lansing, Michigan 48922

Taxpayers can inquire about state tax extension relief by phone:

Individual Income Tax: 517-636-4486

Business taxes: 517-636-6925

Some taxpayers may receive a preliminary assessment notice before a tax extension relief request is formally received by Treasury. Taxpayers within the emergency area who receive these notices should contact Treasury by phone for a resolution.

Specific details related to the types of individual and business state tax extension relief available can be found in a Treasury-issued Taxpayer Notice. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to contact the Internal Revenue Service about federal tax extension relief options.

In addition to notifying Treasury, individuals claiming relief under this notice must complete lines 35b through 35d when filing the Michigan Individual Income Tax Return (Form MI‒1040).

For the latest updates about this emergency tax extension relief, go to Michigan.gov/Taxes.