Did Flooding or Storms Affect Your Michigan County? You May Qualify for a State Tax Extension

The state of Michigan has had a wild weather ride over recent weeks, which, most recently, has led to flooding in many areas of the state. In addition, several areas have been hit by straight-line winds and tornadoes, and cleanup efforts are ongoing.

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In the midst of all of this, Tax Day happened, and filing taxes was the last thing on many people's minds. As a result, the Michigan State Treasurer, Rachael Eubanks, has announced that many Michiganders, including business owners, are now eligible for tax extension relief.

Nearly Three Dozen Michigan Counties Currently Under a State of Emergency

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County in northern Michigan on April 10 due to rising water levels and the risk of flooding. Two days later, on April 12, Governor Whitmer announced that 32 other counties were also being added to that list.

The additional counties were added due to "prolonged rainfall, rapid snowmelt, straight-line winds, or tornadoes causing widespread flooding, elevated river levels, and damaged roads, homes, and property."

The full list of Michigan counties currently under a state of emergency is:

• Alcona
• Allegan
• Alpena
• Antrim
• Arenac
• Barry
• Benzie
• Charlevoix
• Cheboygan
• Clare
• Crawford
• Emmet
• Grand Traverse
• Gratiot
• Iosco
• Kalkaska
• Lake
• Leelanau
• Manistee
• Menominee
• Missaukee
• Montcalm
• Monmorency
• Newaygo
• Oceana
• Ogemaw
• Oscoda
• Osceola
• Presque Isle
• Roscommon
• Saginaw
• Shiawassee
• Wexford

Michiganders Made Eligible for Tax Extension Relief

On April 16, 2026, Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that both individuals and business owners in the 33 counties currently under a state of emergency are eligible for state tax extension relief.

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Those who reside in those counties can request additional time to file their state taxes and pay state tax-related bills. There will be no penalty fees or interest charged.

This doesn't happen automatically, though. If you need the extension, you have to apply for it. You can do so online, or via mail by sending your request to: Michigan Department of Treasury, Attn: Disaster Tax Relief, Lansing, Michigan, 48922. You can also call (517) 636-6925.