Tax Lawyer In Linden, MI

Tax problems can move quickly from confusing letters to liens, levies, wage withholding, refund offsets, and repeated collection notices. If you are searching for a tax lawyer in Linden, MI, Austin & Larson Tax Resolution can help you understand what the IRS or Michigan Department of Treasury is doing and what resolution options may be available.

Our Michigan-based team includes Enrolled Agents, accountants, CPAs, and tax attorneys who work with individuals, self-employed taxpayers, and businesses facing federal or state tax problems. Linden clients can work with our nearby Brighton office or handle the process by phone and secure document exchange.

Many taxpayers owe both the IRS and the State of Michigan. Although the balances may come from the same unfiled return, business problem, or period of financial hardship, each agency follows its own collection procedures.

The IRS may file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, issue a bank levy, garnish wages, apply future federal refunds, or assign a Revenue Officer to the account. The Michigan Department of Treasury may file a state tax lien, issue wage or financial-institution levies, offset state refunds, or apply other money owed by the state toward a delinquent balance.

Resolving one account does not automatically resolve the other. A complete strategy should identify:

• Which agency is collecting
• Which tax years or periods are involved
• Whether all required returns have been filed
• Whether a levy, lien, garnishment, or offset is already active
• Which appeal or response deadlines are approaching
• Which resolution options fit the taxpayer’s current financial position

Austin & Larson reviews the federal and Michigan accounts together so the recommended plan does not overlook a second collection problem.

Before recommending a resolution, the team should confirm three different timelines.

1. The IRS Collection Statute

The IRS generally has 10 years from the date a tax is assessed to collect it. This is commonly called the Collection Statute Expiration Date, or CSED.

The date is not always a simple calculation. Bankruptcy, an Offer in Compromise, certain installment-agreement requests, Collection Due Process proceedings, and other events may suspend or extend the collection period. A taxpayer may also have several assessments with different expiration dates.

Because the CSED can affect the best resolution strategy, it should be confirmed from IRS account records rather than estimated from the tax-return year alone.

2. Michigan’s Collection Period

Michigan states that its Collection Services Bureau may use enforcement actions for a minimum of six years. The period may be extended by actions such as a court judgment, and taxpayers should not assume that a state balance automatically disappears after six years.

The status of a Michigan account should be reviewed directly with Treasury, especially when a lien, levy, offset, payment arrangement, or older assessment is involved.

3. Filing and Response Deadlines

Tax agencies continue sending notices while a taxpayer is deciding what to do. Some letters include a limited period to dispute an adjustment, request an appeal, prevent a levy, or provide missing information.

Filing compliance is also important. Many IRS and Michigan resolution options are unavailable until required returns have been filed. Addressing missing returns and current-year compliance early can prevent delays later in the case.

Do you have an office in Linden?

Austin & Larson does not claim a physical office in Linden. Linden residents can work with the firm’s Brighton office or handle the process remotely by phone and secure document exchange.

Can Michigan take my refund for old tax debt?

Michigan may offset a state refund and apply it to delinquent tax debt. Treasury may also offset certain other money owed by the state, including lottery winnings or vendor payments. The notice and account history should be reviewed to confirm why an offset occurred.

What should I do with a Michigan Notice of Adjustment?

Read the entire notice, check the response or appeal deadline, and verify it through Michigan Treasury eServices. Some notices issued in April 2026 contained information-display errors, so compare the notice with the account before accepting or disputing the amount.

How long can the IRS collect tax debt?

The IRS generally has 10 years from assessment, but the period can be suspended or extended. Each assessment can have its own date, so the collection statute should be confirmed from the account records.

Does Michigan tax debt expire after six years?

Do not assume it does. Michigan states that enforcement actions may be used for a minimum of six years, and certain events can extend the period. The specific account history must be reviewed.

Do I need to meet the tax lawyer in person?

Usually not. Many tax-resolution cases can be handled through telephone calls, electronic signatures, secure document exchange, and direct communication between the representative and the taxing agency. In-person meetings are available through the Brighton office when appropriate.