In the continuing effort to enhance Customer Service, the Michigan Department of Treasury has unveiled two new web pages, one specifically designed for Michigan taxes, the other highlighting non-tax Treasury programs and initiatives.

"Treasury's web site has long been an important resource for thousands of people and businesses," said State Treasurer Robert J. Kleine. "These new sites, which are much more user-friendly, are a new tool for Michigan citizens, whether they need tax forms, information on how to save for college, or assistance in locating and claiming unclaimed property."

After several months of analysis and planning, Treasury divided its previous web page into two different sites. The new home page, located at www.michigan.gov/treasury, features the department's non-tax related functions, such as the popular Unclaimed Property search, a recently re-designed Paying for College web page, information and services for local units of government, and a host of other information, including a Reference Library which contains Treasury Reports, Revenue Administrative Bulletins, and Letter Rulings.

While information about Michigan taxes can be accessed through the home page, a separate site, located at www.michigan.gov/taxes, was developed to ensure taxpayers easy access to any and all information regarding specific taxes. The new site also features online services for all Michigan's taxes, including Income Tax, Business Taxes, and Property Taxes.

The State of Michigan recently received the Best of the Web award, ranking Michigan.gov as the best web site of its kind in the nation. In addition, Michigan has been ranked number one in digital government by the California-based Center for Digital Government, which named Michigan as the best in the country when it comes to online government services and accessibility for its citizens.

"We continue to keep the needs and interests of the citizens in mind as we work to improve Michigan.gov," said Teri Takai, Chief Information Officer for the State of Michigan and Director of the Michigan Department of Information Technology. "Staying on top and leading the nation in this arena is not easy, and the wonderful improvements made by the Department of Treasury are exactly what we need to keep doing."

Treasury's Web site hosts an average of more than one million visitors per month.