A state tax audit is an administrative process where the auditor represents the government's interests. We step in to represent yours. Our defense is built on controlling the flow of information and forcing the auditor to justify every request and conclusion based on Michigan tax law.
You will not speak to an auditor directly, unless it’s your legal obligation. We manage every phone call, email, and letter, removing that burden from you entirely and preventing you from sharing more than legally required. We prepare the strategy for each interaction and answer the auditor’s questions (or coach you on how to answer them), so you are never put on the spot.
We analyze every information request to confirm it is legally appropriate and limited in scope. We challenge overly broad or irrelevant demands to protect your privacy and keep the audit focused.
We analyze the auditor’s work and evidence to identify errors in their analysis. We build legal arguments to dispute improper conclusions before they become final assessments.
Our goal is to resolve the audit with the lowest possible liability. This may include negotiating penalty relief, correcting assessments, and formally closing the case to prevent future issues.
If the audit concludes with an improper assessment, we immediately begin the appeals process. We represent clients at informal conferences, before the Hearings Division, and in litigation at the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
We provide a comprehensive defense against all state tax audits. Our attorneys can intervene at any point, from the initial notice to a formal appeal.
If Treasury has already sent a notice or questionnaire, we step in immediately. Our attorneys take control of the audit to limit your liability by managing all document submissions and preventing the auditor from expanding the scope of the review.
If Treasury has issued a Notice of Intent to Assess or a Final Assessment, we take over the appeals process. We challenge the decision through informal conferences, Hearings Division arguments, and litigation. Our appeals team negotiates with senior Treasury personnel who have the authority to correct an auditor’s errors.
Audits can be triggered by discrepancies between state and federal returns, unusually large deductions, or data from other state agencies. Sometimes, audits are simply random selections.
You have the right to appeal. The process starts with an informal conference and can proceed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal if a resolution is not reached.
It is not recommended. Auditors are trained to gather information that benefits the state. Anything you say can be used to expand the audit or increase your assessment.
Michigan Treasury auditors are trained to find money for the state. A proactive legal defense is the difference between a minor correction and a steep assessment. You have the right to representation.
Call 248-262-3400 today to speak with our team and understand your options.
"Their professionalism and dedication were evident in how meticulously they handled every aspect of my case."
- Bernard A.
