It is no secret the country has been hard hit by economic turmoil over the past several years, especially Michigan, and that hardship been felt most acutely at the local level. With revenue sharing cuts and reduced property tax values, local governments have seen a surge in challenges to property tax assessments.
Foster Swift attorneys have extensive experience representing municipalities and local governments in property tax appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal and Court of Claims. Our work in this area has involved many major cases. This includes, significant commercial and industrial appeals. Our team also provides municipal clients with assistance on tax assessment, tax collection, and special assessment issues, particularly in complex cases. We assist municipalities with drafting millage language.
Foster Swift attorneys provide assistance with:
- tax assessment
- tax collection
- special assessment issues, particularly in complex cases
- drafting millage language
Publications & Alerts
- Tough Times for Township Assessors: Michigan Supreme Court Relaxes Property Tax Exemption Rules for Charities, April 2018 Municipal Law News, April 24, 2018
- Different Categories of Property Tax Exemptions in Michigan, March 2018 Municipal Law News, March 15, 2018
- The Costs and Benefits of Property Tax Exemptions in Michigan, November 2017 Municipal Law Newsletter, November 28, 2017
- Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Menard's Appeal in “Dark Store” Tax Appeal, Municipal Law News E-Blast, October 23, 2017
- Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Charitable Exemption from Property Taxes, Foster Swift Municipal Law E-Blast, June 30, 2017
- Bringing Light to Michigan’s “Dark Stores”, Foster Swift Municipal Law News, May 31, 2016
Events
- Visit Foster Swift at 2018 MTA Annual Conference, MTA, April 23, 2018
- WEBINAR: Property Tax Exemptions: What Every Assessor Needs to Know Webinar, September 20, 2017
- Upper Peninsula Municipal Law Seminar, February 15, 2017