Michigan § 12.136 - Offsetting tax refunds or other payments; order of priority.
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§ 12.136. Offsetting tax refunds or other payments; order of priority.
The department, pursuant to its statutory and common law authority, may offset tax refunds or other payments due from the state to a person who owes a debt to a court that would be collectible under an agreement described in this act. The order of priority in offsetting tax refunds or other payments shall be the order of priority set forth in section 30a(2) of Act No. 122 of the Public Acts of 1941, being section 205.30a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 12.136
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 12.136 cover?
Section 12.136 ("Offsetting tax refunds or other payments; order of priority. ") 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.
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