As part of its continuing effort to help new business owners understand Michigan's business taxes as well as their rights and responsibilities, the Michigan Department of Treasury is hosting nine free Tax Seminars for New Businesses over the next two months.

In addition to information about Sales, Use, and Withholding Taxes, Treasury personnel will also address other tax-related issues such as audits, assessments, collection procedures, appeal options, penalty waivers, and the protection of confidential tax information. Staff will also answer specific questions related to Sales, Use, and Withholding Tax and other taxes administered by Treasury. A brief overview of the new Michigan Business Tax will also be presented.

To sign up for one of the seminars, complete a registration form, which can be downloaded from Treasury's Web site at http://www.michigan.gov/taxes. Enrollment is limited and early registration is encouraged. Each seminar will begin at 9 a.m., and end by 4 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.