Sec. 5.
(1) The department shall prepare a brochure that lists and explains, in simple and nontechnical terms, a taxpayer's protections and recourses in regard to a departmental action administering or enforcing a tax statute, including at least all of the following:
(a) A taxpayer's protections and the department's obligations during an audit.
(b) Both the administrative and judicial procedures for appealing a departmental decision.
(c) The procedures for claiming refunds and filing complaints.
(d) The means by which the department may enforce a tax statute, including assessment, jeopardy assessment, and enforcement of a lien.
(2) The department shall include the brochure prepared as required under subsection (1) with a communication to a taxpayer concerning the determination or collection of a tax administered under this act. The department may take the actions necessary to prevent sending multiple brochures to the same taxpayer.
History: Add. 1993, Act 13, Imd. Eff. Apr. 1, 1993 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 205.5, which provided procedure for removal of commissioner from office, was repealed by Act 188 of 1970, Imd. Eff. Aug. 6, 1970.Popular Name: Revenue ActAdmin Rule: R 205.1001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 122 of 1941 - Revenue Division of Department of Treasury (205.1 - 205.31)
Section 205.1 - Department as Agency Responsible for Tax Collection; Definitions.
Section 205.2 - Repealed. 2002, Act 657, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2002.
Section 205.3 - Department and State Treasurer; Powers and Duties.
Section 205.3a - Repealed. 1980, Act 162, Eff. Sept. 17, 1980.
Section 205.6 - Identification of Refund Opportunity by Auditor; Notification to Taxpayer.
Section 205.6a - Bulletin or Letter Ruling; Reliance by Taxpayer; Definitions.
Section 205.7 - Awarding Damages; Conditions; Limitation.
Section 205.8 - Letters and Notices Sent to Taxpayer's Official Representative.
Section 205.9 - Repealed. 1976, Act 37, Eff. Dec. 31, 1977.
Section 205.10 - Repealed. 1970, Act 188, Imd. Eff. Aug. 6, 1970.
Section 205.11 - Repealed. 1980, Act 162, Eff. Sept. 17, 1980.
Section 205.12 - Signing Orders, Certificates, Jeopardy Assessments, and Subpoenas.
Section 205.15, 205.16 - Repealed. 1970, Act 188, Imd. Eff. Aug. 6, 1970.
Section 205.17 - Repealed. 1980, Act 162, Eff. Sept. 17, 1980.
Section 205.20 - Procedures to Which Taxes Subject.
Section 205.21a - Credit Audit or Refund Denial; Informal Conference; Notice.
Section 205.21b - Taxpayer Subject to Use Tax Audit; Offset; "Use Tax" Defined.
Section 205.27 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Penalties; Enforcement.
Section 205.29 - Taxes, Interest, and Penalties as Lien.
Section 205.30 - Credit or Refund; Interest.