Vantina Siedah Jenkins Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit Respondent

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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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

The petition was not filed within 35 days of the final assessment, denial, decision, or 

order. See MCL 141.692a. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable 

power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has 

no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron 

Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

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Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 2, 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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

The petition was not filed within 35 days of the final assessment, denial, decision, or 

order. See MCL 141.692a. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable 

power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has 

no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron 

Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the

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MTT

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STATE

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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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on July 27, 2026, 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 2, 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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on July 27, 2026, 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 2, 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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-000834

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

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Document Type: Documentation

Attachment File Name: image

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner 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.1 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 27, 2026

1 “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. 

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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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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner 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.2 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 27, 2026

2 “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. 

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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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

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MTT Docket No.

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_________________________ 

_____________________________________ 

________________________ 

v 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. _____________ 

_________________________ 

Request Date: _________________ 

Respondent(s) 

FEE WAIVER REQUEST 

Instructions: Complete this form and file it with the Tribunal. 

I request a waiver of filing fees for the following reason (check only one of 1, 2, or 3): 

1. ☐ I receive the following type(s) of public assistance because of indigence:

☐Food Assistance Program through the State of Michigan (known as FAP or SNAP)

☐Medicaid (including Healthy Michigan, CHIP, and ESO)

☐Family Independence Program through State of Michigan (known as FIP or TANF)

☐Women, Infants, and Children benefits (WIC)

☐Supplemental Security Income through the federal government (SSI)

☐Other means-tested public assistance ____________________________

2. ☐ I am represented by a legal services program, or I receive assistance from a law

school clinic because of indigence. The name of the legal services program or law

school clinic is: ___________________________________

3. ☐ I am unable to pay the fees and I did not check item 1 or 2.

My gross household income is $______ every ___________ (week/two

weeks/month/year)

The number of people in my household is ________.

My source of income is _____________________________

List assets and their worth, such as bank accounts. If you need more space, attach a

separate sheet: ______________________________________________________

List obligations and how much you pay, such as rent or other debts. If you need more

space, attach a separate sheet: _________________________________________

I declare under the penalties of perjury that this request has been examined by me and that 

its contents are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. 

Signature 

Date 

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 

Vantina Siedah Jenkins

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

5/11/2026

5/11/2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

NON-PROPERTY TAX

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Individual

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Vantina

M.I.

Siedah

Last Name/Company Name

Jenkins

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

15880 Manor Street

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48238

Telephone Number

734-765-9232

E-mail Address

vantinajenkins@yahoo.com

Section 3: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

I am appealing the Michigan Department of Treasury determination regarding my 2021 City of Detroit income tax assessment. I dispute the alleged balance and 

do not believe I am liable for the amount assessed. This matter relates to a prior tax years, and I do not currently have complete access to personal records from 

that period to independently verify the assessment. I made attempts to obtain copies of my 2021 City of Detroit income tax records from the State of Michigan; 

however, I was advised that no records are available on file for that year. This matter relates to a prior tax year, and I do not currently have complete access to 

personal records from that period to independently verify the assessment. I made attempts to obtain copies of my 2021 City of Detroit income tax records from 

the State of Michigan; however, I was advised that no records are available on file for that year.

Section 4: Assessment Information

Type of Tax Being Assessed:

City of Detroit Income Tax 2021

Assessment Number(s):

2035988

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. notice of action taken by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Check all that are being appealed:

Tax

Interest

Penalty

Check what action prompted this appeal: (Check one)

Notice of Intent to Assess (Bill for Taxes Due)

If “other,” explain:

List the Amounts being levied:

Tax 56203

Interest 56203

Penalty 56203

List the refund sought, if any:

0

List your Contentions: 

Tax 0

Interest 0

Penalty 0

 Fee Information

A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Vantina Jenkins

/s/ 

Payment Information

Amount: 100

Success: True

Message: Waiver Provided

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: N/A

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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 27, 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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 27, 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

Vantina Siedah Jenkins,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000834

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 27, 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 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. _____________ 

_________________________ 

Request Date: _________________ 

Respondent(s) 

FEE WAIVER REQUEST 

Instructions: Complete this form and file it with the Tribunal. 

I request a waiver of filing fees for the following reason (check only one of 1, 2, or 3): 

1. ☐ I receive the following type(s) of public assistance because of indigence:

☐Food Assistance Program through the State of Michigan (known as FAP or SNAP)

☐Medicaid (including Healthy Michigan, CHIP, and ESO)

☐Family Independence Program through State of Michigan (known as FIP or TANF)

☐Women, Infants, and Children benefits (WIC)

☐Supplemental Security Income through the federal government (SSI)

☐Other means-tested public assistance ____________________________

2. ☐ I am represented by a legal services program, or I receive assistance from a law

school clinic because of indigence. The name of the legal services program or law

school clinic is: ___________________________________

3. ☐ I am unable to pay the fees and I did not check item 1 or 2.

My gross household income is $______ every ___________ (week/two

weeks/month/year)

The number of people in my household is ________.

My source of income is _____________________________

List assets and their worth, such as bank accounts. If you need more space, attach a

separate sheet: ______________________________________________________

List obligations and how much you pay, such as rent or other debts. If you need more

space, attach a separate sheet: _________________________________________

I declare under the penalties of perjury that this request has been examined by me and that 

its contents are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. 

Signature 

Date 

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 

Vantina Siedah Jenkins

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

5/11/2026

5/11/2026

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_________________________ 

_____________________________________ 

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v 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. _____________ 

_________________________ 

Request Date: _________________ 

Respondent(s) 

FEE WAIVER REQUEST 

Instructions: Complete this form and file it with the Tribunal. 

I request a waiver of filing fees for the following reason (check only one of 1, 2, or 3): 

1. ☐ I receive the following type(s) of public assistance because of indigence:

☐Food Assistance Program through the State of Michigan (known as FAP or SNAP)

☐Medicaid (including Healthy Michigan, CHIP, and ESO)

☐Family Independence Program through State of Michigan (known as FIP or TANF)

☐Women, Infants, and Children benefits (WIC)

☐Supplemental Security Income through the federal government (SSI)

☐Other means-tested public assistance ____________________________

2. ☐ I am represented by a legal services program, or I receive assistance from a law

school clinic because of indigence. The name of the legal services program or law

school clinic is: ___________________________________

3. ☐ I am unable to pay the fees and I did not check item 1 or 2.

My gross household income is $______ every ___________ (week/two

weeks/month/year)

The number of people in my household is ________.

My source of income is _____________________________

List assets and their worth, such as bank accounts. If you need more space, attach a

separate sheet: ______________________________________________________

List obligations and how much you pay, such as rent or other debts. If you need more

space, attach a separate sheet: _________________________________________

I declare under the penalties of perjury that this request has been examined by me and that 

its contents are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. 

Signature 

Date 

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 

Vantina Siedah Jenkins

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

5/11/2026

5/11/2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

NON-PROPERTY TAX

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Individual

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Vantina

M.I.

Siedah

Last Name/Company Name

Jenkins

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

15880 Manor Street

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48238

Telephone Number

734-765-9232

E-mail Address

vantinajenkins@yahoo.com

Section 3: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

I am appealing the Michigan Department of Treasury determination regarding my 2021 City of Detroit income tax assessment. I dispute the alleged balance and 

do not believe I am liable for the amount assessed. This matter relates to a prior tax years, and I do not currently have complete access to personal records from 

that period to independently verify the assessment. I made attempts to obtain copies of my 2021 City of Detroit income tax records from the State of Michigan; 

however, I was advised that no records are available on file for that year. This matter relates to a prior tax year, and I do not currently have complete access to 

personal records from that period to independently verify the assessment. I made attempts to obtain copies of my 2021 City of Detroit income tax records from 

the State of Michigan; however, I was advised that no records are available on file for that year.

Section 4: Assessment Information

Type of Tax Being Assessed:

City of Detroit Income Tax 2021

Assessment Number(s):

2035988

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. notice of action taken by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Check all that are being appealed:

Tax

Interest

Penalty

Check what action prompted this appeal: (Check one)

Notice of Intent to Assess (Bill for Taxes Due)

If “other,” explain:

List the Amounts being levied:

Tax 56203

Interest 56203

Penalty 56203

List the refund sought, if any:

0

List your Contentions: 

Tax 0

Interest 0

Penalty 0

 Fee Information

A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Vantina Jenkins

/s/ 

Payment Information

Amount: 100

Success: True

Message: Waiver Provided

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: N/A

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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