Michigan § 141.656 - Refusal by employee to furnish withholding certificate; withholding by employer; report.
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§ 141.656. Refusal by employee to furnish withholding certificate; withholding by employer; report.
If an employee refuses to furnish a withholding certificate upon the request of his or her employer, the employer shall withhold a percentage of the employee's total compensation equal to the percentage rate of tax on resident individuals as set by ordinance to be levied under this ordinance, and report and pay the withholding on the basis of the best information in the possession of the employer.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 141.656
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 141.656 cover?
Section 141.656 ("Refusal by employee to furnish withholding certificate; withholding by employer; report.") 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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