Michigan Tax Relief for Storm-Impacted Counties

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Michigan Department of Treasury has announced tax relief measures for residents and businesses in counties impacted by severe storms in March 2025, May 2024, July 2025, and March 2026. Specific counties are listed for each event, with links to further details on the relief provided.

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What changed

The Michigan Department of Treasury has published a notice detailing tax relief events for several counties impacted by severe weather. These events, occurring in March 2025, May 2024, July 2025, and March 2026, designate specific counties (e.g., Branch, Cass, St. Joseph for March 2025 and May 2024 events) as emergency areas eligible for tax relief. Each event includes a link to further details regarding the specific relief measures.

While this notice outlines the areas and dates of storm impacts, it does not specify the exact nature of the tax relief or provide compliance deadlines for regulated entities. Compliance officers should review the linked details for each specific relief event to understand any applicable tax implications or reporting requirements for affected taxpayers within their organization or client base.

What to do next

Review linked details for each storm relief event to understand specific tax implications.
Identify any affected taxpayers within the organization or client base.
Ensure compliance with any specific tax relief measures outlined in the linked details.

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State Tax Relief

Tax Relief Events

Emergency Area: March 2026

In early March 2026, a strong system of severe storms impacted three Michigan counties.

Branch, Cass, St. Joseph
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Emergency Area: July 2025

In late July 2025, a strong system of severe storms impacted two Michigan counties.

Houghton, Ontonagon
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Emergency Area: May 2025

In late May 2025, a strong system of severe storms impacted two Michigan counties and one city.

Allegan, Baraga, City of Lansing.
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Emergency Area: March 2025

In late March 2025, severe winter weather and ice storms impacted twelve Michigan counties.

Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle.
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Emergency Area: May 2024

In early May 2024 severe storms and tornadoes impacted four Michigan counties.