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Michigan
Varniraj Br Inc Petitioner Vs. Township Of Birch Run Respondent
- Petitioner
- Varniraj Br Inc
- Respondent
- Township Of Birch Run
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001044-TT
- Status
- Ready Sched Prehearing Date Certain
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Saginaw
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Prehearing General Call | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 08/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/14/2026 | 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 | 07/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/16/2026 | $400.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
Prehearing_General_Call.2026-10-01_08-59-26.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER 1- 15, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF PROCEDURE Varniraj BR Inc, Petitioner, v Township Of Birch Run, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 26-001044 Please be advised that 26-001044 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General Call commencing September 01, 2027. Unless ordered otherwise, parties will be notified at least 28 days before they are scheduled to appear. Scheduling will not necessarily occur in the order in which the cases are listed below. 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. See TTR 203 and TTR 241. Users who file documents with the Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tribunal’s Tax Docket Lookup. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9) and TTR 209, 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. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously filed document by submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form is available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of the Tribunal’s website. Please refer to the Tribunal’s FAQs and Glossary of Terms pages on the Tribunal’s website for more information.
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MTT Docket No. 26-001044 Page 2 of 3 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 May 5, 2027. 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. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file and exchange their Prehearing Statements by May 5, 2027. Witnesses, with the exception of rebuttal 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. See TTR 237. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on May 5, 2027, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to Compel have been filed, 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 September 1, 2027, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to Compel have been filed, 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: October 1, 2026
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MTT Docket No. 26-001044 Page 3 of 3 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 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 SEPTEMBER 1- 15, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF
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RECEIVED AUG 31 2026 STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL VARNIRAJ BR INC. Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001044 TOWNSHIP OF BIRCH RUN, Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX ANSWER 1. _X Admit Deny. If denied, state the parcel number for the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition for the tax year or years at issue: (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Answer Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. X Admit Deny. If denied, the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petitionis real personal. 3. X Admit __ Deny 4. _X_ Admit __ Deny. 5._X Admit __ Deny. 6._X Admit Deny. Neither Admit nor Deny 7. _X Admit Deny 8. _X Admit Deny.
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Entire Tribunal Property Tax Answer Page 2 of 2 10. ___ Admit Deny. X Neither Admit nor Deny. Hold Petitioner to its proofs. Properties are assessed at 50% of true cash value and are uniform with others in their class. 11. _X Admit__ Deny 12. X Admit X Deny The values as established by the Respondent are correct in the petition. 13. X Admit Deny X Neither Admit nor Deny. Hold Petitioner to its proofs. Properties are assessed at 50% of true cash value and are uniform with others in their class. Signature of Respondent’s Authorized Representative, if none, Respondent: Qo AA Tafyés T. Totten, Assessor Email Address: assessor@birchruntwp.com Mailing Address: Birch Run Township Assessor 8425 Main Street P O Box 152 Birch Run, MI 48415 Telephone Number: 989-624-9773 Date: August 26, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL VARNIRAJ BR INC Petitioner Vv. MTT Docket No: 26-001044 TOWNSHIP of BIRCH RUN Respondent PROOF OF SERVICE James T. Totten, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on August 26, 2026 he served a copy of Respondent’s Property Tax Appeal Answer Form relative to the above captioned matter upon: 1) Peter Ellenson 2) Michigan Tax Tribunal 30500 Northwestern Hwy Ste 500 P. O. Box 30232 Farmington Hills MI 48334 Lansing, MI 48909 3) Saginaw County Equalization Director 4) Birch Run Township Clerk 111 S. Michigan Ave. P.O. Box 152 Saginaw, MI 48602 Birch Run, MI 48415 5) Saginaw County Clerk 6) Secretary, Birch Run Schools 111 S. Michigan Ave. Board of Education Saginaw, MI 48602 12450 Church Street Birch Run, MI 48415 7) State Treasurer 8) VARNIRAIJ BR Inc. Michigan Dept. of Treasury 1008 W. Lake Street 430 W. Allegan Tawas City, MI 48763 Lansing, MI 48922
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BIRCH RUN TOWNSHIP PO BOX 152 BIRCH RUN MI 48415-0152 ve 20 1 ¢ ony penwoay : nn METROFLEX M1 480 27 AUG 2026 PM 15 L Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909-7 pits dp a pdfs fad
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______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR _____________________________, Petitioner(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) Proof of Service for Property Tax Petition *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* ___________________________________ 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): 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 [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 Varniraj BR, Inc 26-001044 Birch Run Township Peter Ellenson August 22, 2026 Birch Run Twp Assessor, 8425 Main St., Birch Run, MI 48415 Birch Run Twp Clerk, 8425 Main St, Birch Run, MI 48415 Saginaw County Equalization Director, 111 S Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw County Clerk, 111 S. Michigan Avenue, First Floor, Room 101, Saginaw, MI 48602 Secretary of the Board, Birch Run Area Schools, 12450 Church Street Suite 2, Birch Run, MI 48415 /s/ Peter Ellenson Peter Ellenson
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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: 26-001044 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: Varniraj BR - POS 2026 ET Petition Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL VARNIRAJ BR, INC, Petitioner, v MTT Dkt. No. CITY OF BIRCH RUN, Parcel No. 05 10 6 21 3016 000 Respondent. ______________________________________/ PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner 30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com ______________________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 NOW COMES Petitioner, VARNIRAJ BR, INC, through its attorney, PETER ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 1. Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following parcel numbers: 05 10 6 21 3016 000, located at 9087 E Birch Run Road, Birch Run, MI 48415. 2. Petitioner’s principal office address is 1008 W Lake St., Tawas City, MI 48763. 3. Respondent Birch Run Township assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes associated with the subject parcels. 4. The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 5. The subject property is located in Saginaw County. 6. This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values. 7. The tax year at issue is 2026. 8. No Board of Review protest was required or filed for the property.
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9. The 2026 values for the subject property as established by the Respondent at its March 2026 Board of Review are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 4,501,400 2,250,700 2,250,700 10. Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 3,600,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 11. The values in dispute for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 901,400 450,700 450,700 12. Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 13. The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 50% of the true cash value of the subject property. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Peter Ellenson _______________________________ Date: May 16, 2026 PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) Attorney for Petitioner 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com
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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 Varniraj BR Inc Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1008 W Lake Street City or Town Tawas City State Michigan ZIP Code 48763 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334-3177 Telephone Number 2487031134 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.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] 9087 E Birch Run Road Birch Run
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48415 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Birch Run (SAGINAW) County Saginaw 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: 05 10 6 21 3016 000 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: 2250700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 2250700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 3600000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 1800000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 1800000 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/ Peter Ellenson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26051685653853 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 Varniraj BR Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001044 Township Of Birch Run, 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: July 14, 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL VARNIRAJ BR, INC, Petitioner, v MTT Dkt. No. CITY OF BIRCH RUN, Parcel No. 05 10 6 21 3016 000 Respondent. ______________________________________/ PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner 30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com ______________________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 NOW COMES Petitioner, VARNIRAJ BR, INC, through its attorney, PETER ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 1. Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following parcel numbers: 05 10 6 21 3016 000, located at 9087 E Birch Run Road, Birch Run, MI 48415. 2. Petitioner’s principal office address is 1008 W Lake St., Tawas City, MI 48763. 3. Respondent Birch Run Township assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes associated with the subject parcels. 4. The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 5. The subject property is located in Saginaw County. 6. This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values. 7. The tax year at issue is 2026. 8. No Board of Review protest was required or filed for the property.
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9. The 2026 values for the subject property as established by the Respondent at its March 2026 Board of Review are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 4,501,400 2,250,700 2,250,700 10. Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 3,600,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 11. The values in dispute for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 901,400 450,700 450,700 12. Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 13. The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 50% of the true cash value of the subject property. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Peter Ellenson _______________________________ Date: May 16, 2026 PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) Attorney for Petitioner 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com
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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 Varniraj BR Inc Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1008 W Lake Street City or Town Tawas City State Michigan ZIP Code 48763 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334-3177 Telephone Number 2487031134 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.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] 9087 E Birch Run Road Birch Run
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48415 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Birch Run (SAGINAW) County Saginaw 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: 05 10 6 21 3016 000 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: 2250700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 2250700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 3600000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 1800000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 1800000 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/ Peter Ellenson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26051685653853 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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