Michigan Form 151 PDF Details

Facing matters related to taxes, benefits, or debts can seem daunting, especially when dealing with the State of Michigan's requirements. This is where the Michigan 151 form, a Power of Attorney Authorization, becomes invaluable. This form allows individuals, businesses, or organizations to officially designate someone to represent them in these complex matters. Whether it’s navigating tax filings, disputing unemployment claims, or handling debt obligations, the form covers a broad spectrum of financial interactions with the state. It's an essential tool for those who prefer to have a representative handle their affairs, whether due to lack of expertise, time, or the desire for professional assistance in these matters. To use this authorization effectively, it's crucial to understand its parts: taxpayer information, representative information and authorization dates, the scope of authorization—whether general or limited, and instructions for changing representation or revoking previous authorizations. Additionally, the completion and proper filing of this form are pivotal, including knowing where and how to submit it based on the specific agency request. Simplifying the process, this overview provides an accessible entry point into understanding and utilizing the form to its full potential, ensuring one’s financial and legal matters are competently managed.

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Michigan Department of Treasury and Bureau of Workers' & Unemployment Compensation (BW&UC) 151 (Rev. 5-03)

Power of Attorney Authorization

Issued under authority of the Revenue Act. Filing is voluntary.

Complete this form if you wish to appoint someone to represent you to the State of Michigan on tax, benefit or debt matters, or if you wish to revoke or change your current power of attorney representation. Read the instructions on page 2 before completing this form.

PART 1: TAXPAYER INFORMATION

Taxpayer Name and Address (include spouse's name if joint return)

If a business, enter DBA, trade or assumed name.

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Number

 

Fax Number

 

 

 

 

 

FEIN or Treasury Account No.

Unemployment Compensation Account No.

 

 

 

 

 

Taxpayer SSN

Spouse SSN

E-mail Address

 

 

 

 

PART 2: REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION AND AUTHORIZATION DATES

Your authorized representative may be an organization, firm, or individual. If your representative is not an individual, designate a contact person. Submit a separate form for each representative.

Representative Name and Address

Contact Name (if applicable)

E-mail Address

 

 

 

 

Telephone Number

Fax Number

 

 

 

 

Beginning Authorization Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Ending Authorization Date (mm/dd/yyyy) *

 

 

 

PART 3: TYPE OF AUTHORIZATION

GENERAL AUTHORIZATION

Authorizes my representative to: (1) inspect or receive confidential information, (2) represent me and make oral or written Treasury BW&UC** presentations of fact and or argument, (3) sign returns, (4) enter into agreements, and (5) receive mail (includes forms,

billings, and payment notices). This authorization applies to all tax/non-tax matters and for all years or periods

 

 

LIMITED AUTHORIZATION

Section A - Treasury

 

Section B - BW&UC**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All

 

Only as

 

All

Only as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the type of authorization by checking the appropriate boxes in

Tax/Nontax

Specified

 

Tax/Nontax

Specified

 

 

 

Section A and Section B.

Matters

 

Below

 

Matters

Below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Inspect or receive confidential information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Represent me and make oral or written presentation of fact or argument

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Sign returns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Enter into agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Receive mail (includes forms, billings and payment notices)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Tax (Income, Unemployment, Sales, Student Loan, etc.)

Type of Form (MI-1040, BW&UC, etc.) or Assessment

No.

 

 

 

 

Year(s) or Period(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART 4: CHANGE IN POWER OF ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION OR REVOCATION

Treasury BW&UC**

CHANGE IN POWER OF ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION: This form replaces all earlier powers of attorney, except those attached, on file for the same tax/non-tax matters and years or periods covered by this Power of Attorney.

REVOKE PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION: I revoke all powers of attorney submitted and will represent myself in all tax matters. Attach copies of any Powers of Attorney that will remain in effect concurrent with this new authorization.

PART 5: TAXPAYER'S SIGNATURE

If signed by a corporate officer, partner or fiduciary on behalf of the taxpayer, I certify that I have the authority to execute this power of attorney.

Signature

Name or Title Printed or Typed

Date

 

 

 

Spouse's Signature

Name or Title Printed or Typed

Date

 

 

 

*If no Ending Authorization Date is provided, the above-named representative will be authorized to represent you until you notify the Michigan Department of Treasury or Bureau of Workers' & Unemployment Compensation (BW&UC) in writing that this Power of Attorney is revoked.

** Bureau of Workers' & Unemployment Compensation is abbreviated throughout this form as BW&UC.

Instructions for Power of Attorney Authorization (Form 151)

Complete and file a Power of Attorney Authorization (Form 151) if you wish to appoint an individual, firm, or organization as your representative in tax or debt matters before the State of Michigan. Failure to complete this form will prohibit Treasury or the Bureau of Workers’ & Unemployment Compensation (BW&UC) from discussing or releasing your tax return/tax return information with or to another person including your spouse.

PART 1: TAXPAYER INFORMATION

Enter the taxpayer’s name, address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address (if applicable). If the taxpayer is a business operatingunderanothername,entertheDBA,tradeorassumedname. Enter the Social Security number(s), federal employer identification number (FEIN) or other account number, whichever applies. Also enter the UC employer number if this power of attorney applies to any state unemployment matters. If spouses are designating the same representative, enter the spouse’s name, address (if different) and Social Security number.

PART 2: REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION AND AUTHORIZATION DATES

You must submit a separate form for each representative. Enter the authorized representative’s telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address (if applicable). If your representative is not an individual, designate a contact person. Indicate the beginning and ending dates of authorization.

PART 3: TYPE OF AUTHORIZATION

Check the GeneralAuthorization box to allow your representative to act on your behalf to do all of the following: (1) inspect and receive confidential information, (2) represent you and make oral or written presentations of act and/or argument, (3) sign returns,

(4)enter into agreements, and (5) receive all (includes forms, billings, and payment notices. This authorization applies to all tax/non-tax matters and for all years or periods.

You may restrict your representative’s authorization to act on your behalf by checking the Limited Authorization box, and checking the appropriate boxes in Section A and/or B. To limit the authorization for specific tax matters, check the appropriate “Only as Specified Below” boxes, and indicate the type of tax, type of form, and years/periods for which you are granting authorization in the space provided.

Check this box if your representative is authorized to:

1.Inspect or receive confidential information

2.Represent you and make oral or written presentation of fact or argument.

3.Sign tax returns.

4.Enter into agreements (such as payment plans).

5.Receive mail.

PART 4: CHANGE IN POWER OF ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION OR REVOCATION

Unless otherwise specified, this Power of Attorney Authorization replaces or revokes any previous power of attorney authorizations on file with the Michigan Department of Treasury or the Bureau of Worker’s & Unemployment Compensation for the same tax matters identified on this form.

You must identify any previous authorizations that are to remain in effect, and attach a copy of the authorizations to this form when filed.

PART 5: TAXPAYER SIGNATURE

You and your spouse, if a joint return, must sign and date the form.

FILING

Except as noted below, mail this form to the Registration Section. Treasury will forward your form to BW&UC.

Customer Contact Center

Registration Section

Michigan Department of Treasury

P.O. Box 30477

Lansing, MI 48909-7977

If the Michigan Accounts Receivable Collection System (MARCS) has requested you to file this form, mail your completed form and any attachments to:

MARCS

P.O. Box 30158

Lansing, MI 48909-7658

If a district office representative has requested you to file this form, mail it to that representative.

If the Treasury Collection Division has requested you to file this form, mail it to:

Collection Division

Michigan Department of Treasury

P.O. Box 30199

Lansing, MI 48909

If BW&UC has asked you to file this form, mail it to:

BW&UC Tax Office

P.O. Box 8068

Royal Oak, MI 48068-8068

Or fax to: 313-456-2130 (for BW&UC only)

If you are an individual taxpayer (not representing a business), mail this form to:

Customer Contact Center Individual Correspondence Section Michigan Department of Treasury Lansing, MI 48922

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