Detroit Income Tax Issues

[Scottathew]

I just received a letter in the mail from the City of Detroit Finance Department. Here's a few interesting facts about the letter:

• The letter is dated May 21st
• The letter is postmarked June 7th
• The letter was received June 9th
• The letter demands payment by May 31st

However, what's even more frustrating is that the city of Detroit owes ME money, not the other way around.

I filed my Detroit income taxes back in February. Detroit actually owes me a small amount of money. However, the city of Detroit has given me no credit for any taxes I paid in 2012, and instead says that I owe them wholly for my tax liability in 2012.

I know of at least one other person that I work with that has had this same exact issue with a demand for money that isn't owed and a letter demanding that you pay by a date in the past.

Argh. Know I have to work against a bass-ackwards bankrupt government known for it's total lack of responsiveness.

Has anyone else had an issue like this?

Thanks,

[Brich]

You should check to make sure that your employer isn't pulling a LaVan Hawkins on you. That guy stole his employees' withheld taxes instead of properly remitting them.

[Scottathew]

You should check to make sure that your employer isn't pulling a LaVan Hawkins on you. That guy stole his employees' withheld taxes instead of properly remitting them.

I can assure you, this is not the case. I work for a larger, reputable entity.