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  Michigan Business Tax
A24. Will a safe harbor be allowed for 2008 estimates based on the 2007 SBT return?
 
Answer:
(This answer replaced A13 on 1/14/08)

No. For the 2008 tax year, estimated MBT payments must be computed on the actual business income tax base, modified gross receipts tax base and surcharge of the period combined. No interest will be charged if payments are made on time, the sum of the estimated payments equals at least 85% of annual liability, and the amount of each payment reasonably approximates the tax liability incurred during the period. Estimates cannot be based on the prior year's SBT liability and cannot be based on 1% of gross receipts.

For the 2009 and subsequent tax years, if prior year's tax is $20,000 or less, estimated tax may be based on the prior year's amount in four equal payments, the sum of which equals the previous year's tax liability.


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