Michigan § 141.686 - Failure to pay tax; demand; recovery; prosecution.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 141.686 — Failure to pay tax; demand; recovery; prosecution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 141.686. Failure to pay tax; demand; recovery; prosecution.
If an employer or taxpayer files a return showing the amount of tax or withholding due the city or the department, but fails to pay the amount to the city or the department, the administrator or the department is not required to issue a proposed assessment, notice of intent to assess, or a final assessment. The administrator or the department shall issue a 10-day demand for payment and if no payment or satisfactory evidence of payment is made in the 10 days the administrator or the department may recover the tax with interest and penalties in the name of the city in any court of competent jurisdiction as other debts are recoverable, or prosecute for violation of this ordinance under section 99, or both.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 141.686
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 141.686 cover?
Section 141.686 ("Failure to pay tax; demand; recovery; prosecution.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 141.686?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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