Larson Tj & Rm Inc Petitioner Vs. City Of Marquette Respondent
- Petitioner
- Larson Tj & Rm Inc
- Respondent
- City Of Marquette
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001457-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Marquette
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
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| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/26/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL TM & RJ LARSON, INC Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001457 Parcel No. 0510584 CITY OF MARQUETTE, Respondent. ______________________________________________________________________________ Steve Johnson Suzanne Larsen (P57017) 436 N. Center Street City of Marquette Northville, Michigan 48167 300 W. Baraga Avenue (248) 392-4342 Marquette, Michigan 49855 info@mitaxappeal.com (906) 225-8563 Attorney for Petitioner slarsen@marquettemi.gov Attorney for Respondent ______________________________________________________________________________ APPEARANCE NOW COMES Suzanne C. Larsen, City Attorney, and hereby enters her Appearance on behalf of the Respondent, City of Marquette, in the above cause. Respectfully submitted, Dated: October 5, 2026 By: Suzanne C. Larsen Suzanne C. Larsen (P57017) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney – City of Marquette 300 W. Baraga Avenue Marquette, Michigan 49855
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL TJ & RM LARSON, INC Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001457 Parcel No. 0510584 CITY OF MARQUETTE, Respondent. ______________________________________________________________________________ Steve Johnson Suzanne Larsen (P57017) 436 N. Center Street City of Marquette Northville, Michigan 48167 300 W. Baraga Avenue (248) 392-4342 Marquette, Michigan 49855 info@mitaxappeal.com (906) 225-8563 Attorney for Petitioner slarsen@marquettemi.gov Attorney for Respondent ______________________________________________________________________________ ANSWER TO PETITION NOW COMES Respondent City of Marquette, by and through its attorney, Suzanne C. Larsen, and for its Answer to Petitioner’s Petition states as follows: 1. Property Parcel No: 0510584. ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. Respondent notes that Petitioner’s name was listed incorrectly in the Petition, and was incorrectly reflected in Respondent’s tax rolls as LARSON, TM & RJ, INC. Petitioner’s correct name per the recorded deed related to this parcel and as filed with the State of Michigan is TM & RJ, LARSON, INC. and Respondent’s pleadings, and the corresponding tax rolls have been updated to accurately reflect Petitioner’s legal name. 2. The property identified above is real. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous?
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ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not require a response because only one parcel of real property is being appealed. 4. Are all of the parcel of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? No. ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition because it does appear that parcels of personal property are intended to be appealed, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number? N/A ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not require a response because it does not appear that parcels of personal property are intended to be appealed. 6. The property identified above is classified as commercial. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition. 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. ANSWER: Respondent admits that no protest was made to the Board of Review. 8. If 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. N/A ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not require a response because protest to the Board of Review was not required. 9. 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. N/A. ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not require a response because it is not applicable. 10. The property or properties at issue are located in Marquette County. The property or properties’ address is 461 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition.
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11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the City of Marquette. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition. 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is 461 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855. ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001457 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City Of Marquette (MARQUETTE) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Suzanne M.I. Last Name Larsen Firm Name (if any) City of Marquette Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 300 W. Baraga City or Town Marquette State Michigan ZIP Code 49855 Telephone Number 9062258563 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) slarsen@marquettemi.gov Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Suzanne C. Larsen /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Larson, TJ & RM Inc. Petitioner(s) Y MTT Docket No. 26-001457 City of Marquette Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Rebecca Adler states that on 9/24/26 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): Dulcee L. Ranta, Assessor, City of Marquette Assessing Office, 300 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): City Clerk, City of Marquette Clerk's Office, 300 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Marquette County Equalization Director, 234 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): County Clerk, Marquette County Clerk's Office, 234 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): School Board Secretary, Marquette Area School District, 1201 West Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 Is! Rebecca Adler Rebecca Adler [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001457 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: Proof of Service_Larson TJ & RM Inc_26-001457 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (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 ___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): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 Larson, TJ & RM Inc City of Marquette 0510584 X X N/A Commercial
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. 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): 9. 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): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________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 ________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ N/A N/A Marquette 461 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855 City of Marquette 461 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855 X 2026
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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): 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 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 2026 9,692,200 4,846,100 3,922,639 2026 6,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 2026 3,692,200 1,846,100 922,639 Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed and state equalized values from 4,846,100 to 3,000,000 and the taxable value from 3,922,639 to 3,000,000 and order a refund with interest and provided in the Tax Tribunal Act Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value.
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______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ /s/ Steve Johnson Steve Johnson info@mitaxappeal.com 436 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167 248-392-4342 May 26, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Larson TJ & RM Inc Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 461 S Lakeshore Blvd City or Town Marquette State Michigan ZIP Code 49855 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Steve M.I. Last Name Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 461 S Lakeshore Blvd Marquette
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49855 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Marquette (MARQUETTE) County Marquette If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 0510584 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 4846100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3922639 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 6000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 3000000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Steve Johnson Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052686963438 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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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 Larson TJ & RM Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001457 City Of Marquette, 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: August 13, 2026 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 Larson TJ & RM Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001457 City Of Marquette, 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: August 13, 2026 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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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (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 ___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): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 Larson, TJ & RM Inc City of Marquette 0510584 X X N/A Commercial
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. 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): 9. 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): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________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 ________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ N/A N/A Marquette 461 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855 City of Marquette 461 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855 X 2026
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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): 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 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 2026 9,692,200 4,846,100 3,922,639 2026 6,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 2026 3,692,200 1,846,100 922,639 Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed and state equalized values from 4,846,100 to 3,000,000 and the taxable value from 3,922,639 to 3,000,000 and order a refund with interest and provided in the Tax Tribunal Act Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value.
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______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ /s/ Steve Johnson Steve Johnson info@mitaxappeal.com 436 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167 248-392-4342 May 26, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Larson TJ & RM Inc Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 461 S Lakeshore Blvd City or Town Marquette State Michigan ZIP Code 49855 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Steve M.I. Last Name Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 461 S Lakeshore Blvd Marquette
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49855 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Marquette (MARQUETTE) County Marquette If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 0510584 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 4846100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3922639 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 6000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 3000000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Steve Johnson Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052686963438 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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