Blog

You are here:

Treasury: Installment Payment Option Available for Business Taxpayers Deferring Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Payments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2020 Contact: Ron Leix, Treasury, 517-335-2167 Penalties and Interest Will Be Waived on Installment Balance LANSING, Mich. – Business taxpayers who have deferred paying their Sales, Use and Withholding (SUW) taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now participate in an installment payment option to satisfy their outstanding tax balance, according…

Details

May 28, 2020Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz

COVID-19 testing overview

Updates from Blue Cross of Michigan Here’s the latest information on COVID-19 testing. There are two types of tests: Molecular (viral test): This test is used to determine if a person is currently infected with COVID-19. It can diagnose individuals early in the course of the disease, which helps prevent its spread. Serological (antibody test):…

Details

May 21, 2020Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz

Ed Weglarz promoted to CEO of MIRA as Auday Arabo leaves to operate Benchmark Beverage Company fulltime

(West Bloomfield, MI May 2020) – After 10 years serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA), Auday Arabo is leaving the association as he accepts the position of President and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Company which was acquired by LKI, a Lipari Family owned investment company.…

Details

May 19, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz

Local Investment company purchases Benchmark Beverage Company

West Bloomfield, MI (May 2020) – After four years operating as a for-profit business under the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) brand, Benchmark Beverage Company has been sold to LKI, a Lipari family owned investment company with multiple businesses. “We are truly excited about the purchase of the company,” said Auday Arabo, outgoing president and…

Details

May 19, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz

Discover Moves EMV Deadline

The card firm is the third to grant gas stations more time to upgrade fuel pumps for chip cards By NACS Online // May 14, 2020 RIVERWOODS, Ill.—Discover said yesterday that it is delaying the EMV fraud liability shift deadline for chip payments at automated fuel dispensers until April 16, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visa and American…

Details

May 14, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz

Local Investment company purchases Benchmark Beverage Company

Details

May 7, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz

Curbside Pickup Soars

More consumers than ever are using the contactless service, and the pace isn’t expected to abate. By NACS Online // April 29, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif.—The number of online orders for at-store pickup by customers jumped 208% between April 1 and 20 compared with a year earlier, according to Adobe Analytics, CNBC reports. U.S. online sales surged…

Details

May 7, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz

How DTE is here for you: business and residential customers

Residential Customers Residential customers concerned they may not be able to pay their energy bills due to income reductions or health impacts from COVID-19 can use the Personalized Service Protection program to help with their energy needs. Residential customers can also call DTE at 800.477.4747 to discuss their payment options. We have also added a new…

Details

April 30, 2020Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz

COVID-19 Update: PPE Delivery, Employee Face- Covering Exceptions, Criminal Justice Grants, Class of 2020 Graduation

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // April 29, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PPE DELIVERY: Governor DeWine announced today that the state of Ohio has shipped 4.1 million pieces of personal…

Details

April 30, 2020Ohio NewsBy Tamar Lutz

State Treasury Serving Taxpayers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Self-Service Options Available 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Michigan Department of Treasury // April 30, 2020 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury continues to serve Michigan taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, taxpayers can file tax returns, receive refunds, make payments and ask questions through a variety of options. In…

Details

April 30, 2020Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz