Michigan § 141.653 - Tax withheld; payment by employee or employer.
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§ 141.653. Tax withheld; payment by employee or employer.
If the tax is not withheld, an employee is not excused from filing a return and paying the tax on his compensation. If the tax is withheld but an employer fails to pay the tax to the city, the employee is not liable for the tax so withheld.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 141.653
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 141.653 cover?
Section 141.653 ("Tax withheld; payment by employee or employer.") 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 § 141.653?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 141.653" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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