Tax Lawyer In Holly, MI

Owe taxes to the IRS or the State of Michigan? Austin & Larson Tax Resolution helps Holly residents, self-employed professionals, and business owners understand their options and respond to tax collection problems. Our Michigan-based team includes IRS Enrolled Agents, CPAs, accountants, and tax attorneys who work together to address federal and state tax debt.

Holly received different treatment from the State of Michigan and the federal government after the severe weather and flooding that began in April 2026.

Michigan specifically included the Village of Holly in a state emergency tax-relief program. The program allows qualifying individuals and businesses affected by the flooding to request additional time for certain state tax filings or payments with eligible penalties and interest waived. The relief is not automatic. A taxpayer must contact the Michigan Department of Treasury and explain how the severe weather affected the ability to meet a covered deadline.

Federal relief is different. The IRS postponed certain federal deadlines until November 2, 2026, for taxpayers in 37 listed Michigan counties. Oakland County is not included in that list. A taxpayer generally does not qualify for the federal postponement based only on living or operating a business in Holly, although separate eligibility rules may apply when necessary tax records or other qualifying connections are located in a covered disaster area.

This difference matters. Do not assume that a Michigan state extension also changes an IRS deadline. Federal and state notices should be reviewed separately before deciding what must be filed, paid, disputed, or appealed.

A tax problem in Holly may involve three different government systems. Each follows its own rules and deadlines.

Federal IRS Tax Debt

The IRS can pursue unpaid federal income taxes, employment taxes, penalties, and interest. Depending on the account, collection action may include notices, a federal tax lien, wage garnishment, a bank levy, or assignment to a revenue officer.

Possible resolution options may include:

• IRS installment agreements
• Offers in compromise
• Currently-not-collectible status
• Penalty abatement
• Levy or wage garnishment assistance
• Federal tax lien assistance
• Revenue officer representation
• Audit representation
• Filing missing federal returns

Not every taxpayer qualifies for every program. A reliable strategy starts with the actual IRS account information rather than a promise made before the records have been reviewed.

Michigan State Tax Debt

The Michigan Department of Treasury collects state individual income tax, business taxes, sales and use taxes, withholding taxes, and other state obligations. Michigan can issue assessments and use liens, levies, and other collection tools independently of the IRS.

A state case may involve:

• Michigan installment arrangements
• Michigan offer-in-compromise review
• State tax lien or levy assistance
• Disputed assessments
• Missing state returns
• Sales, use, or withholding tax problems
• Business tax collection issues
• Responses to Treasury notices

The state and federal systems do not automatically coordinate with one another. Resolving an IRS balance does not necessarily resolve a Michigan balance, and responding to the wrong agency does not stop the other agency’s deadlines.

Does Austin & Larson have an office in Holly?

No. The nearest Austin & Larson office is at 812 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton. Holly residents and businesses can meet there or handle the consultation and case remotely.

Does the IRS November 2, 2026 disaster deadline apply to Holly?

Not based solely on a Holly address. The IRS relief applies to taxpayers in 37 named Michigan counties, and Oakland County is not included. Other eligibility rules may apply in limited situations, such as when records needed to meet a deadline are located in a covered disaster area.

Did Michigan provide separate tax relief for Holly?

Yes. Michigan specifically included the Village of Holly in its April 2026 emergency tax-relief program. The relief covers qualifying state tax deadlines and must be requested from the Michigan Department of Treasury; it is not automatic.

What should I do if a Michigan Notice of Adjustment looks incorrect?

Do not ignore the notice or assume the stated balance is accurate. Michigan Treasury acknowledged errors affecting some 2026 adjustment letters. Compare the notice with your return, payment records, and account information, then respond through the instructions provided by Treasury. Austin & Larson can help review the issue and prepare a documented response when representation is appropriate.

Can one firm handle both IRS and Michigan tax debt?

Austin & Larson represents taxpayers in federal and Michigan tax matters. Each agency requires its own analysis and resolution, but coordinating both sides can help prevent one collection problem from being overlooked while the other is being addressed.

Can a tax lawyer stop a levy or wage garnishment?

A representative can contact the issuing agency, review the reason for the action, confirm compliance requirements, and pursue an available release or collection alternative. The result and timing depend on the agency, the taxpayer’s records, and the facts of the case. No release should be guaranteed before the account is reviewed.

How long does tax resolution take?

The timeline varies. It depends on the agencies involved, the number of tax years, missing returns, the type of resolution requested, the completeness of the financial records, and current government processing times.