State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced on April 13 that individuals and businesses in Cheboygan County affected by rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex are now eligible for state tax extension relief.
The announcement follows Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s declaration of a state of emergency for Cheboygan County on April 10. The emergency was declared to support response and recovery efforts after significant snowfall and recent rain increased river water levels, raising the risk of flooding downstream from the dam.
Taxpayers in the county may request additional time to file state tax returns and pay their bills. Penalties and interest will be waived for those who qualify. “With the governor declaring a state of emergency for Cheboygan County, we will now be providing individuals and businesses within this area our tax extension relief,” State Treasurer Eubanks said. “Our goal is to provide extra time to file tax returns or make payments so residents and businesses can focus on immediate response and recovery efforts. Taxpayers impacted by this recent severe weather are encouraged to contact Treasury to learn more about available relief.”
Tax extension relief is not automatic; taxpayers must contact Treasury online, by mail, or phone to request assistance. Requests should include the taxpayer’s name, account number, a description of how they were affected by severe weather, and an address within the emergency area.
Residents can submit requests through Michigan’s online services or send them via U.S. Postal Service addressed to Disaster Tax Relief at the Michigan Department of Treasury in Lansing. Those with questions can also call dedicated phone numbers for individual income taxes or business taxes.
According to Eubanks, some taxpayers may receive preliminary assessment notices before their requests are processed but should contact Treasury directly if they do so. More information about specific types of available relief is outlined in a Taxpayer Notice issued by Treasury. Residents are also encouraged to check with the Internal Revenue Service regarding federal options.
