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  Individual Income Tax
Why is there a penalty on my Individual Income tax return/payment?
 
Answer:

The Revenue Act of 1941, as amended (MCL 205.24) provides for penalty and interest charges if a taxpayer fails to pay a tax within the time specified. To view a complete copy of the Revenue Act click here.

Penalty is 5% for the first two months or portion thereof and 5% for each additional month thereafter, up to a maximum of 25%. The tax was due April 15th.

For additional information on calculating the amount of penalty and interest due.

Prior year Individual Income tax returns have already reached the maximum penalty of 25%.


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