Austin & Larson Tax Resolution
Tax Lawyer In Marion Township, MI
IRS and State of Michigan tax debt help
Tax Debt is Often
Intimidating
Frustrating
Confusing
Embarrassing
Stressful
… But it Doesn’t Have to Be
If you live or run a business in Marion Township and you have fallen behind with the IRS or the State of Michigan, Austin & Larson Tax Resolution can take it off your plate. We are tax attorneys, CPAs, and IRS enrolled agents working out of our Brighton office in Livingston County, a short drive from Marion Township. We deal with back tax debt, audits, wage garnishments, bank levies, tax liens, offers in compromise, payment plans, and years of unfiled returns. Two things landed on Marion Township taxpayers in 2026: a wave of incorrect Michigan Treasury notices, and a set of property tax rules that work differently here than in most of the state.
Michigan Treasury Notice of Adjustment letters in 2026
In spring 2026, the Michigan Department of Treasury sent about 27,000 Notice of Adjustment letters that were wrong. Most went out between April 7 and April 28, 2026, after the state moved its tax processing onto a new system called GenTax. The mistake was in the notices themselves, not in your filed return or your actual refund. Some people who got one paid money they did not owe, and some of that money is still sitting with the state.
If a letter like this showed up in your mailbox, do not pay it before someone reviews it. Read what it says you owe, set it next to the return you filed, and check whether the change it describes lines up with anything real. Treasury has said the people who got the erroneous letters do not need to respond, but a vague notice is hard to tell apart from a real balance due. We read these for Marion Township clients and tell you which bucket yours falls in before a dollar goes out the door.
Refund delays are the other half of the GenTax rollout. Hundreds of thousands of Michigan returns were still stuck in review in the middle of 2026. A slow refund is not a tax problem, and it usually does not need a lawyer. A Notice of Adjustment that hardens into a real assessment is a different story, and that is worth a call.
Looking For A Fresh Start in Michigan?
We Are Here To Help!
Should the weight of tax debt be pressing down on you, we urge you to connect with us to avail of a no-cost
consultation. Our objective revolves around untangling tax debt complexities for clients entangled in an array of
tax-related dilemmas. It would bring us immense satisfaction to furnish you with solutions to your inquiries and aid
you in swiftly settling your tax debt matters.
Back tax debt with the IRS or the State of Michigan
Most of what we do is stand between you and the tax authority. That means representing Marion Township residents and business owners who owe the IRS or the Michigan Department of Treasury and want the balance dealt with instead of growing. Income tax, business payroll and sales tax, penalties, and interest that has been stacking up for years all fit here.
The right move depends on your case. We file back returns when you have years unfiled. We ask for an offer in compromise when the numbers support settling for less than the full balance, and we set up installment agreements when they do not. We get wage garnishments and bank levies released. We work tax liens and deal directly with the IRS revenue officer assigned to your file. For businesses, that often means payroll tax debt, which the IRS chases harder than almost anything else on its books.
Austin & Larson is a Michigan tax resolution firm with attorneys, CPAs, and IRS enrolled agents on staff. Enrolled agents and attorneys can represent you before the IRS in every state. A Michigan tax attorney matters most when the fight is with the State of Michigan Treasury, because state procedure, appeal windows, and collection powers are their own animal. Once you sign a Form 2848 Power of Attorney, the IRS talks to us, not to you. If you are weighing whether to make that call at all, we wrote a plain-English take on why you should not talk to the IRS without a tax lawyer.
What We Do | Tax Resolution
Offer In Compromise
Installment Agreements
Non-Collectable Status
Compliance
Revenue Officer Representation
Levies & Wage Garnishments
Bankruptcy
Audit Representation
Tax Return Preparation
Handling tax resolution may feel daunting, but with our expert guidance, you'll experience relief knowing seasoned professionals are by your side. At Austin & Larson Tax Resolution, our experienced Michigan tax lawyers are dedicated to delivering the reassurance and help you deserve. Well-regarded for their expertise and in-depth understanding of Michigan State tax regulations, our proficient tax relief lawyers provide a full spectrum of services, from thorough consultations to exceptional legal advocacy, all focused on securing the most favorable resolution to your tax matters.
Who we can help, and who we can’t
We are a fit if you owe the IRS or the State of Michigan and the balance, the penalties, or the collection activity has gotten past what you can handle on your own. That covers most income tax debt, business payroll and sales tax, audits, and long stretches of unfiled returns. It is what we do all day.
We are not the right call for a current-year property tax question the township can answer, or for a clean return with no balance due. If your only headache is a delayed 2026 refund from the GenTax switch, that usually clears on its own without a lawyer. And if a quick call to the Marion Township or Livingston County treasurer solves your problem, make that call first. We will tell you when that is the case instead of signing you up for something you do not need.
Our Process | Simple, Fast & Stress Free
Step 1: Initial Contact
During your first call to our office, we will ask you a brief
background of your current tax situation and determine the
most convenient office location for your free initial
consultation.
Step 2: Free Consultation
We will meet with you to review and discuss your individual
facts and circumstances to create a customized tax relief plan
for your situation and the next steps to take to resolve your tax
situation.
Step 3: Begin Resolving Debt
Once we have decided to move forward, we will immediately begin working with the IRS on your behalf to resolve your
case as quickly as possible. We will also provide advice and the steps you need to take to ensure you do not acquire
any additional debt while we work to settle your case. From the moment you retain our firm, we will be your voice with
the IRS and the point of contact for all taxing entities.
Step 4: Monitor Case Status
Some tax debt cases can be resolved quickly, while others may
have quite a bit of back and forth contact with the IRS to reach
full resolution. We will regularly monitor your case and keep
you in the loop along the way so you are never left in the dark.
Step 5: Tax Freedom!
It is our goal not only to resolve your current tax debt but also
to make sure that you don't have any further tax problems.
After we have reached resolution with your case, you will be
fully equipped with best practices to avoid future tax issues of
any kind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to defer my Marion Township summer taxes?
File Form 471, the Summer Tax Deferment application, with the Marion Township Treasurer by September 15. You qualify if you are 62 or older, disabled, or you meet the income limit. It moves the summer bill to the middle of February with no penalty.
Who forecloses on delinquent property taxes in Livingston County?
The State of Michigan is the foreclosing unit for Livingston County, not the county treasurer. The treasurer collects the delinquent taxes and is your first contact, but the foreclosure judgment and the auction run through the state. You have until March 31 of the third delinquent year to pay before title passes on April 1.
I got a Michigan Treasury Notice of Adjustment. Do I actually owe it?
Maybe not. Treasury sent roughly 27,000 wrong notices in spring 2026 after the GenTax system change. Do not pay it before you compare it against the return you filed. If it turns into a real assessment, that is the point to bring in help.
Do you handle State of Michigan tax debt, or only the IRS?
Both. A lot of Marion Township cases are with the Michigan Department of Treasury, and state procedure is not the same as federal. We represent you with either one, or with both at the same time.
Can I deduct tips or overtime on my Michigan taxes now?
For tax years 2026 through 2028, Michigan lets you deduct qualified tips and the premium portion of overtime pay from your state taxable income. It mirrors the federal change. If you work a tipped job or run a lot of overtime, it is worth setting up right on your return.
Why did my Marion Township tax bill jump after I bought my house?
Because an ownership transfer uncaps the taxable value. The year after a sale, or certain transfers between family members, the taxable value resets up to the state equalized value and the bill can climb past the usual inflation cap. It is normal, and it is not a billing mistake.
Talk to a Marion Township tax lawyer
A free phone or in-person consultation is the first step. Call (866) 668-2953 or fill out the form and one of our tax attorneys or enrolled agents will go over your IRS or State of Michigan tax issue with you.
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