Unconscionable Fines and Penalties Imposed by The State of Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development - Talent Investment Agency

Written by:
Doug Zandstra CPA, CFE, EA
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Fraud Examiner
Enrolled Agent
29 Pearl St NW, Ste 225
Grand Rapids, MI  49503
616 970 3000
dougzandstra.com
email dougzandstra@gmail.com

In a prior blog post, I gave a stern warning, and also provided a few examples of the potential for penalties and interest that can be imposed if you do your own payroll and have some kind of mixup. 

Here we have another example of how the State of Michigan inflicts horrendous fines and penalties on small businesses.

Before I explain what is below, I want to compare the practices of cash advance stores to the State of Michigan using a very recent illustration. 

Scott Tucker, the owner of a Cash Advance business was recently sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for various illegal lending practices   Scott Tucker Sentenced To More Than 16 Years In Prison For Running $3.5 Billion Unlawful Internet Payday Lending Enterprise

The State of Michigan is able to gets away with even worse IN ADDITION the State of Michigan collection authority is much stronger.  Once imposed, these penalties are difficult, almost impossible to get removed.  If you are unable to afford a lawyer, or a CPA or someone who knows the system to represent you, you cannot win.

Below is an example of a taxpayer who apparently owes $169.20 to the State of Michigan, Department of Talent and Economic Development - Talent Investment Agency.   This group used to be referred to as the Unemployment Agency. 

The tax owed is $169.20

The penalty is $4,480.00  

this is a

2,650% PENALTY

Scott Tucker who was sentenced to 16 years in Federal Prison.

Below the first example is an example of the weapon of choice by the State of Michigan to ensure that you do pay.  Liens.  The document shows a lien was filed by the State of Michigan for a $30.00 debt.

Just beware of the billing and collection practices used by the State of Michigan

Doug Zandstra CPA CFE EA
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Fraud Examiner
Enrolled Agent
29 Pearl St NW, Ste 225
Grand Rapids, MI  49503
616 970 3000
dougzandstra.com
email doug@dougzandstra.com