Austin & Larson Tax Resolution
Tax Lawyer In Tyrone Township, MI
IRS and State of Michigan tax debt help from a Livingston County firm
Tax Debt is Often
Intimidating
Frustrating
Confusing
Embarrassing
Stressful
… But it Doesn’t Have to Be
If you’re looking for a tax lawyer in Tyrone Township, MI, start with one fact most search results miss: you are in Livingston County, even though your mail says Fenton. That single detail decides who assesses your property, which Board of Review hears an appeal, and where a state tax dispute gets settled. Austin & Larson Tax Resolution works these cases out of our Brighton office, about 20 minutes south on US-23, in the same county that governs your Tyrone Township taxes. Our team is made up of IRS Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and tax attorneys.
Austin & Larson Tax Resolution helps Tyrone Township residents and business owners settle IRS and State of Michigan tax debt: Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, lien and levy releases, wage garnishment help, unfiled returns, and audits. We also handle Livingston County property tax assessment appeals through the Board of Review and the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Most cases open with a free consultation, and from the day you hire us we deal with the taxing agency so you do not have to.
Three things that changed for Tyrone Township taxpayers
Tax rules moved twice in the last year, and the state itself created a mess this spring. Here is what actually affects a Tyrone Township filer right now.
Michigan stopped matching several federal tax breaks (signed October 7, 2025). On October 7, 2025, Michigan enacted Public Act 24. It moved the state’s income tax conformity date up to January 1, 2025, but it broke away from several pieces of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Michigan no longer follows the federal treatment of research and experimental costs, the business interest deduction limit, or full bonus depreciation for corporations. If you run a business, farm, or work for yourself in Tyrone Township, your 2025 Michigan return can now look different from your federal one. That gap is where people either overpay or file wrong and hear about it later.
The state mailed about 27,000 wrong notices in spring 2026. Between April 7 and April 28, 2026, the Michigan Department of Treasury sent roughly 27,000 letters that were wrong. Many told taxpayers their 2025 estimated payments had not been applied, or claimed adjustments that never happened. Treasury has admitted the letters came from an error in its new system, not from anything wrong with the returns. By late May the state had mailed about 8,700 corrected notices. So if you opened a Michigan letter this year saying you suddenly owe, don’t panic, and don’t pay it blind. Check your account in Michigan Treasury eServices first, or let us pull it and tell you whether the letter is real.
Your 2026 Tyrone Township appeal calendar, and what has already closed. Property tax appeals run on a fixed calendar, and most of the 2026 windows are already shut. The March Board of Review, the one that hears valuation appeals, closed months ago. The May 31 deadline to take a commercial or industrial parcel straight to the Michigan Tax Tribunal has passed, and so has the July 31 residential deadline. What is still open in 2026 is the December Board of Review, which handles clerical mistakes, qualified errors, and current-year poverty exemptions, not general “my taxes feel high” appeals. If you think your assessment is wrong, the next real chance to challenge value is the March 2027 Board of Review, after your assessment notice arrives around late February. Marking that now is the difference between an appeal and a wasted year.
What a tax lawyer can do that a directory listing cannot
A national directory hands you a phone number. Representation is different. Once you hire us, we file a power of attorney and become the point of contact for the IRS or the State of Michigan, so the letters and the phone calls come to us.
On the IRS side, we handle Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, Currently Not Collectible status, penalty abatement, lien and levy releases, wage garnishment releases, audit representation, revenue officer cases, and back years of unfiled returns. On the state side, we work Michigan back taxes, Michigan Offers in Compromise, state liens, and payment plans with Treasury. And because we work Livingston County, we handle the property tax side too: Board of Review appeals and Michigan Tax Tribunal petitions.
When you probably do not need us. We’d rather tell you the truth than sign you up. If you owe the IRS a few thousand dollars and can pay it, set up a payment plan yourself on IRS.gov and skip the fee. If you just need a straightforward return prepared, a local preparer will cost you less than a resolution firm. And if your only problem is one of those erroneous 2026 Treasury letters, wait for the corrected notice before you do anything. We are built for real debt, active liens and levies, audits, unfiled years, and assessments worth fighting. If that is not you, we will say so.
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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.
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.
What affects the cost of resolving a tax problem
Fair question, and the honest answer is that it depends on the work, so we quote it after we see the file, not before. A few things move the number more than anything else:
- How much you owe, and whether it is IRS, State of Michigan, or both.
- How many years of returns are unfiled.
- Whether there is already a lien, levy, or garnishment in place.
- Which resolution you actually qualify for. An Offer in Compromise takes more work than a simple installment agreement.
- How complicated your income and assets are.
At the free consultation we look at your situation, tell you the likely path, and give you a flat scope before you owe us a dollar. We don’t run a meter, and there’s no surprise invoice at the end.
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
Do you have an office in Tyrone Township?
No. The closest Austin & Larson office is in Brighton, about 20 minutes south and in the same county. We meet Tyrone Township clients there or handle everything by phone.
Is Tyrone Township in Livingston County or Genesee County for taxes?
Livingston County. The Fenton, 48430 mailing address makes people think Genesee, but the township is assessed by Tyrone Township and Livingston County.
When can I appeal my Tyrone Township property assessment?
Valuation appeals go to the March Board of Review first. Residential owners then have until July 31 to reach the Michigan Tax Tribunal; commercial and industrial owners can go straight to the Tribunal by May 31. For 2026 those windows have closed, so the next value appeal is March 2027.
I got a Michigan Treasury letter saying I owe. Is it real?
Maybe not. The state sent about 27,000 incorrect letters in spring 2026 because of a system error. Check Michigan Treasury eServices or send it to us before you pay anything.
Can you help with both IRS and State of Michigan tax debt?
Yes. Many Tyrone Township cases involve both, and we work them together.
What is an Offer in Compromise, and do I qualify?
It’s an agreement to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount when you cannot reasonably pay it all. Whether you qualify depends on your income, expenses, and assets. We tell you honestly at the consultation.
How fast can you stop a wage garnishment or bank levy?
Once you retain us, we contact the agency the same day. How fast it lifts depends on the agency and your situation, but getting representation on file is the first step.
Talk to a tax lawyer about your Tyrone Township situation
Tax debt does not get smaller by ignoring it, and the interest does not sleep. If the IRS or the State of Michigan is after you, or your Tyrone Township assessment looks wrong, get someone in Livingston County who works these cases every week. The consultation is free, and you’ll leave it knowing where you stand.
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