Financial Plus Credit Union, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Davison, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Financial Plus Credit Union
- Respondent
- Township Of Davison
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002361-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Genesee
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Consent Judgment | Not recorded | 10 | 09/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Granted | Not recorded | 10 | 09/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | A Stipulation has been received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/19/2025 | $50.00 | Download |
| 9 | Prehearing General Call | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 07/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Order Setting Aside R Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/04/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Response to Order - Answer | RESP | 5 | 08/28/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/01/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/22/2025 | $400.00 | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Financial Plus Credit Union, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Davison Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ Stipulation. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all attachments, terms, and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise indicated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be corrected to reflect the property’s true cash and taxable values as provided in this Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment.2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (ii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (iii) after December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (iv) after June 30, 2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (v) after December 31, 2023, 1 See MCL 211.27a. 2 See MCL 205.755.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Page 2 of 2 through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (vi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (vii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the rate of 9.47%, and (viii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate of 8.66%. This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. By _____________________________ Entered: September 26, 2025 sb PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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RECEIVED SHR SEP 2 5 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Financial Plus Credit Union , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Township of Davison TranInfo:4606 26058222-1 09/24/25 Respondent(s) Chkit: 1440 Ant: $50.00 ID: JIM TURES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT (VALUATION) 1. The subject property is in Genesee County. 2. Parcel Number: 05-17-100-012 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax year Assessed Value (AV) | Taxable Value (TV) 2025 892,800 761,218 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year True Cash Value AV TV 2025 1,200,000 600,000 600,000 5. If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, omitted property etc.) N/A
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MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Page 2 of 2 NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) Signature Poot Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: le (rie z Printed Name: Ward D. Tubbs Date: Septembey/f7, 2025 Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: Printed Name: William E Delzer, Attorney for Respondent Date: Axes
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Ward D. Tubbs METROPLEX MI 480 =¥] Jim Tubbs Tax Consultants, LLC 19 SEP 2025 AM 16L G-8469 S. Saginaw St Grand Blanc, MI 48439 7 Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O Box 30232 Lansing, M1 48909 SEES TIERES ERG RU EE CTR ALTER BVPI 1 LPR TY
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RECEIVED SHR SEP 2 5 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Financial Plus Credit Union , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Township of Davison TranInfo:4606 26058222-1 09/24/25 Respondent(s) Chkit: 1440 Ant: $50.00 ID: JIM TURES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT (VALUATION) 1. The subject property is in Genesee County. 2. Parcel Number: 05-17-100-012 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax year Assessed Value (AV) | Taxable Value (TV) 2025 892,800 761,218 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year True Cash Value AV TV 2025 1,200,000 600,000 600,000 5. If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, omitted property etc.) N/A
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MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Page 2 of 2 NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) Signature Poot Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: le (rie z Printed Name: Ward D. Tubbs Date: Septembey/f7, 2025 Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: Printed Name: William E Delzer, Attorney for Respondent Date: Axes
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Ward D. Tubbs METROPLEX MI 480 =¥] Jim Tubbs Tax Consultants, LLC 19 SEP 2025 AM 16L G-8469 S. Saginaw St Grand Blanc, MI 48439 7 Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O Box 30232 Lansing, M1 48909 SEES TIERES ERG RU EE CTR ALTER BVPI 1 LPR TY
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906 NOTICE OF AUGUST 17 - 31, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF PROCEDURE Financial Plus Credit Union, Petitioner, v Township Of Davison, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Please be advised that 25-002361 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General Call commencing August 17, 2026. Parties will be notified at least one week before they are scheduled to appear. Parties are required to submit a valuation disclosure or written notification that no valuation disclosure is required by the dates indicated herein. A “valuation disclosure” is defined as documentary or other tangible evidence in a property tax proceeding that a party relies upon in support of the party’s contention as to the true cash value of the subject property or any portion thereof and contains the party’s value conclusion and data, valuation methodology, analysis or reasoning, as provided by TTR 237. In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9), as of January 1, 2021, the responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. Please refer to the Tribunal’s FAQs and Glossary of Terms pages on our website for more information. IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall: a. If no valuation disclosure is required, notify the Tribunal and the opposing parties in writing within 21 days of entry of this Order that no valuation disclosure is being filed. The notice shall indicate the reason or reasons why no valuation disclosure is required (i.e., exemption claim, etc.). b. If a valuation disclosure is required, file and exchange their valuation disclosures by April 20, 2026. Valuation disclosures will not be admitted into evidence unless disclosed and furnished in accordance with this Order (even though admissible) except upon a finding of good cause by the Tribunal.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Page 2 of 2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file and exchange their Prehearing Statements by April 20, 2026. Witnesses will not be allowed to testify unless disclosed in the Prehearing Statement and the Prehearing Statement is furnished in accordance with this Order except upon a finding of good cause by the Tribunal. Failure to file the Prehearing Statement may result in holding a party or parties in default, as provided by TTR 237. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on April 20, 2026, which means all discovery has been requested, all motions to compel have been filed and resolved, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged by that date. Discovery relative to the valuation disclosure prepared for purposes of litigating this case or the valuation expert that prepared that valuation disclosure is not permitted during “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Post-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on August 17, 2026, which means all discovery has been requested, all motions to compel have been filed and resolved, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged by that date. “Post-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is limited to the opposing party’s valuation disclosure, the opposing party’s valuation expert, and the witnesses identified on the opposing party’s Prehearing Statement. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if this case is not scheduled for a date certain Prehearing Conference during the time frame indicated it may be scheduled for a date certain Prehearing Conference at any time subsequent to the completion date for this Prehearing General Call. Parties will, however, be notified in writing approximately one week before they are scheduled to appear. By:_____________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: September 16, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906 NOTICE OF AUGUST 17 - 31, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF
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RECEIVED JUL 15 2025 STATE OF MICHGIGAN MICHIGAN Tax DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFARIS TRIBUNAL, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION, Petitioner, MTT DOCKET NO: 24-002361 vs DAVISON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. JIM TUBBS TAX CONSULTANTS DELZER LEGAL Ward D. Tubbs William E. Delzer (P68488) Representative for Petitioner Attorney for Respondent G-8469 S. Saginaw Street 8332 Office Park Drive, Suite B Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 (810) 444-1779 (810) 603-1000 jted0543@gmail.com wdelzer@delzerlegal.com ANSWER TO PETITION Davison Township (“Respondent”), through its attorneys, William E. Delzer, answers as follows: 1. That as an answer to Paragraph 1 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. That as an answer to Paragraph 2 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. N/A. N/A. N/A. That as an answer to Paragraph 6 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein.
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10. That as an answer to Paragraph 10 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 11. That as an answer to Paragraph 11 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 12. That as an answer to Paragraph 12 of Petition, Respondent neither admits or denies and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 13. That as an answer to Paragraph 13 of Petition, Respondent neither admits or denies and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 14. That as an answer to Paragraph 14 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 15. N/A. 16. That as an answer to Paragraph 16 of Petition, Respondent neither admits or denies and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 17. That as an answer to Paragraph 17 of Petition, Respondent denies the allegations contained therein as untrue. 18. That as an answer to Paragraph 18 of Petition, Respondent denies the allegations contained therein as untrue. 19. That as an answer to Paragraph 19 of Petition, Respondent denies the allegations contained therein as untrue. 20. That as an answer to Paragraph 20 of Petition, Respondent denies the allegations contained therein as untrue. WHEREFORE, Respondent denies Petitioner's prayer for relief and prays that this Honorable Tribunal affirm the 2025 assessment and taxable value of the subject property and award Respondent costs, attorney fees and any other relief that this Honorable Tribunal may deem appropriate. Dated: [uly 8, 2025 Respectfully submitted,
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STATE OF MICHGIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFARIS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION, Petitioner, MTT DOCKET NO: 24-002361 vs DAVISON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. JIM TUBBS TAX CONSULTANTS DELZER LEGAL Ward D. Tubbs William E. Delzer (P68488) Representative for Petitioner Attorney for Respondent G-8469 S. Saginaw Street 8332 Office Park Drive, Suite B Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 (810) 444-1779 (810) 603-1000 jted0543@gmai.com wdelzer@delzerlegal.com AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Respondent, Township of Davison asserts the following affirmative defenses: 1: Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action against Respondent and to support its claim for relief. 2. The Tribunal is charged with finding a property's true cash value to determine the property’s lawful assessment. Alhi Dev Co v Orion Twp, 110 Mich App 764,767 (1981). 3 Petitioner has the burden of establishing the property's true cash value. See MCL 205.737(3) and Kern v Pontiac Twp, 93 Mich App 612 (9174). 4. Petitioner has failed to allege that the m
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5. Petitioner failed to show that any factor other than fifty percent (50%) was applied to the true cash value of Petitioner's property, as well as others, to arrive at the respective assessments appearing on the roll, and also fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to support its allegations that the property's taxable value is improper. 6. Petitioner asks the Tribunal to grant it preference by application of a self- chosen method of assessment contrary to the intent, purpose, and law of this State. 7. Petitioner, in essence, asks the Tribunal to grant it an illegal preference by application of a method of assessment different from that employed in the assessment of other properties in Respondent's taxing unit. 8. Petitioner, in essence, seeks by petition to challenge the process of county and state equalization as to which it has no legal standing and cannot maintain a cause of action. 9. Any decrease in the value of Petitioner's property was a result of its own intentional acts and/or negligence and cannot be allowed to reduce Petitioner's otherwise equitable tax burden. 10. Respondent has property and lawfully assessed Petitioner's property and established its taxable value in accordance with statutory and constitutional requirements. 11. Respondent reserves the
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Financial Plus Credit Union, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Township Of Davison, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Respondent was held in default on August 14, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By_________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: September 4, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Financial Plus Credit Union, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Township Of Davison, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Respondent was held in default on August 14, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By_________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: September 4, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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RECEIVED SEP 08 2025 DELZER LEGAL MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL August 26, 2025 Michigan Tax Tribunal Chief Clerk P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RE: FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION v TOWNSHIP OF DAVISON MTT DOCKET NO: 25-002361 Dear Clerk: Enclosed for filing please find Respondent's Answer and Affirmative Defenses and Proof of Service in the above referenced matter. Very truly yours, DELZER LEGAL ~ William E. Delzer
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION, ; MOAHR Docket No.: Z§-0623b) Petitioner, vs. TOWNSHIP OF DAVISON, Respondent. DELZER LEGAL WARD D. TUBBS William E. Delzer (P68488) Representative for Petitioner Attorney for Respondent Jim Tubbs Tax Consultants, LLC 8332 Office Park Drive, Suite B G-8469 S. Saginaw Street Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 603-1000 (810) 444-1779 wdelzer@delzerlegal.com ANSWER TO PETITION AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES NOW COMES Respondent, Township of Davison, by and through their attorney William E. Delzer, and in response to the Petition in this cause, sets forth to this Honorable Tribunal as follows: 1. That as an answer to paragraph 1 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 2. That as an answer to paragraph 2 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 3. That as an answer to paragraph 3 of Petition, Respondent states no answer is required. 4. That as an answer to paragraph 4 of Petition, Respondent states no answer is required.
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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. That as an answer to paragraph 7 of Petition, Respondent states no answer is required. That as an answer to paragraph 8 of Petition, Respondent states no answer is required. That as an answer to paragraph 9 of Petition, Respondent states no answer is required. That as an answer to paragraph 10 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. That as an answer to paragraph 11 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. That as an answer to paragraph 12 of Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. That as an answer to paragraph 13 of Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. That as an answer to paragraph 14 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. That as an answer to paragraph 15 of Petition, Respondent states no answer is required. That as an answer to paragraph 16 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. That an answer to paragraph 17 of Petition, Respondent denies the allegations contained therein. That an answer to paragraph 18 of Petition, Respondent denies the allegations contained therein. That an answer to paragraph 19 of Petition, Respondent denies the allegations
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WHEREFORE, Respondent denies Petitioner's prayer for relief and prays that this Honorable Tribunal affirm the 2025 assessment and taxable value of the subject property and award Respondent costs, attorney fees and any other relief that this Honorable Tribunal may deem appropriate. Respectfully submitted, DELZER LEGAL Dated: August 26, 2025 William E. Delzer (68488) Attorney for Respondent
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Respondent, Township of Davison asserts the following affirmation defenses: 1. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action against Respondent and to support its claim for relief 2. The Tribunal is charged with finding a property's true cash value to determine the property’s lawful assessment. Alhi Dev Co v Orion Twp, 110 Mich App 764, 767 (1981). 3. Petitioner has the burden of establishing the property's true cash value. See MCL 205.737(3) and Kern v Pontiac Twp, 93 Mich App 612 (1974). 4. Petitioner has failed to allege that the mode and method of assessing the subject property fails to conform to the mode and method applied in the case of all other properties in Respondent's taxing unit for the year in question. 5. Petitioner failed to show that any factor other than fifty percent (50%) was applied to the true cash value of Petitioner's property, as well as others, to arrive at the respective assessments appearing on the roll, and also fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to support its allegations that the property’s taxable value is improper. 6. Petitioner asks the Tribunal to grant it preference by application of a self- chosen method of assessment contrary to the intent, purpose and law of this State. 7. Petitioner, in essence, asks the Tribunal to grant it an illegal preference by application of a method of assessment different from that employed in the assessment of other properties in Respondent's taxing unit. 8. Petitioner, in essence, seeks by
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Financial Plus Credit Union, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Township Of Davison, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: August 14, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Page 2 of 6 A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Financial Plus Credit Union, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002361 Township Of Davison, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: August 14, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk ii “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the
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RECEIVED JUL 01 2025 pi i} Cy MICHIGAN Tax TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Financial Plus Credit Union , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No,25-002361 Township of Davison , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* WardD. Tubbs states that on he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): Davison Township 1280 N Irish Rd. Davison, MI 48423 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail); Davison Township 1280N Irish Rd. Davison Ml 48423 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Genesee County 1101 Beach St. Flint, MI 48502 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): Genesee County t+ Beach -StFintiit-48502 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): Davison Community Schools 1490 N Oak Davison, MI 48423 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan
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RECEIVED “MAY 2 9 2025 0) ; i CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN Ht " GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |, BROWN, DPA : GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Financial Plus Credit Union , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. Davison Township Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 05-17-100-012 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is X real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes __ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4, Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. if parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 6. The property identified above is classified as Commercial
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. H. 12. 13. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunals authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A “The property of properties at issue are located in Genesee County. The property or properties’ address is: 8075 Lapeer Rd. Davison, Ml 48423 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Davison Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address Is: G 3381 Van Slyke Rd. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ frue cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? _ Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment
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MTT Docket No. Page 3'0f4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to Invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax vear or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 1,785,600 892,800 761,218 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 786,000 393,000 393,800 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 999,600 499,800 367,418 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): The assessment when equalized exceeds 50% of True Cash Value. The property as
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RECEIVED MAY 2 9 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Cl i STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |, BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Financial Plus Credit Union Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. Davison Township Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No; 05-17-100-012 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parce! Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4, Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? __ Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 6. The property identified above is classified as Commercial
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 10. 11. 12. 13. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A The property or properties at issue are located in Genesee County. The property or properties’ address is: 8075 Lapeer Rd. Davison, MI] 48423 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Davison Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: G 3381 Van Slyke Rd. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 1,785,600 892,800 761,218 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 786,000 393,000 393,800 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 999,600 499,800 367,418 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): The assessment when equalized exceeds 50% of True Cash Value. The property as improved suffers from physical, functional and economic depreciation.
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Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner:
Ward D. Tubbs
Email Address: JTCD0543@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Jim Tubbs Tax Consultants
(-8469 S Saginaw St.
Grand Blanc, Ml 48439
Telephone Number: 810 444-1779
Date: 05-19-2025Page 5
State of Michigan Michigan Tax Tribunal Financial Plus Credit Union Petitioner Davison Township Respondent Filing Fee 2025 Assessed Value 892,800 2025 Requested Assessed Value 393,000 Assessed Value in dispute 499,800 Filing Fee $400.00
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Ward D. Tubbs Jim Tubbs Tax Consultants, LLC AY 2025 AM 16 L G-8469 S. Saginaw St zm Grand Blanc, MI 48439 > Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Financial Plus Credit Union, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002361 Township Of Davison, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this Notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this Notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this Notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the Notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: __Tribunal Clerk________ Entered: June 10, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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RECEIVED MAY 2 9 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Cl i STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |, BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Financial Plus Credit Union Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. Davison Township Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No; 05-17-100-012 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parce! Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4, Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? __ Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 6. The property identified above is classified as Commercial
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 10. 11. 12. 13. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A The property or properties at issue are located in Genesee County. The property or properties’ address is: 8075 Lapeer Rd. Davison, MI] 48423 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Davison Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: G 3381 Van Slyke Rd. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 1,785,600 892,800 761,218 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 786,000 393,000 393,800 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 999,600 499,800 367,418 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): The assessment when equalized exceeds 50% of True Cash Value. The property as improved suffers from physical, functional and economic depreciation.
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Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner:
Ward D. Tubbs
Email Address: JTCD0543@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Jim Tubbs Tax Consultants
(-8469 S Saginaw St.
Grand Blanc, Ml 48439
Telephone Number: 810 444-1779
Date: 05-19-2025Page 5
State of Michigan Michigan Tax Tribunal Financial Plus Credit Union Petitioner Davison Township Respondent Filing Fee 2025 Assessed Value 892,800 2025 Requested Assessed Value 393,000 Assessed Value in dispute 499,800 Filing Fee $400.00
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Ward D. Tubbs Jim Tubbs Tax Consultants, LLC AY 2025 AM 16 L G-8469 S. Saginaw St zm Grand Blanc, MI 48439 > Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909
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