Cheboygan County Taxpayers Eligible for State Tax Extension Relief

State Treasurer announces tax filing deadline extensions for individuals and businesses impacted by rising water levels at Cheboygan Lock and Dam

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:33am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting depicting the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex partially obscured by heavy fog, conveying the overwhelming scale and power of the natural environment during a potential flooding event.As rising water levels threaten the Cheboygan Lock and Dam, state officials offer tax relief to help residents and businesses focus on emergency response.Cheboygan Today

State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that individuals and businesses in Cheboygan County, Michigan are now eligible for state tax extension relief due to the governor's declaration of a state of emergency in the area. The rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex have increased the risk of flooding, prompting the tax relief measures to allow residents and businesses to focus on immediate response and recovery efforts.

Why it matters

The tax extension relief provides much-needed flexibility for Cheboygan County residents and businesses who are dealing with the threat of flooding and potential damage from the high water levels. This allows them to prioritize emergency preparations and recovery over meeting strict tax filing deadlines during a stressful time.

The details

Taxpayers impacted by the severe weather must contact the Michigan Department of Treasury to request the tax extension relief. This includes providing their name, account number, a description of how they were affected, and their address within the emergency area. Penalties and interest will be waived for those who qualify. Individuals can request relief by phone or online, while businesses have additional options to submit requests by mail or phone. Taxpayers may receive preliminary assessment notices before their relief request is processed, and should contact Treasury to resolve those issues.

  • On April 10, 2026, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County.
  • On April 13, 2026, State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced the tax extension relief for impacted individuals and businesses.

The players

Rachael Eubanks

The State Treasurer of Michigan who announced the tax extension relief for Cheboygan County residents and businesses.

Gretchen Whitmer

The Governor of Michigan who declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County due to the rising water levels and flood risk.

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What they’re saying

“With the governor declaring a state of emergency for Cheboygan County, we will now be providing individuals and businesses within this area our tax extension relief. Our goal is to provide extra time to file tax returns or make payments so residents and businesses can focus on immediate response and recovery efforts.”

— Rachael Eubanks, State Treasurer

What’s next

Taxpayers in Cheboygan County must contact the Michigan Department of Treasury by phone, online, or mail to request the tax extension relief. The department will be processing these requests and providing updates on the available relief options.

The takeaway

The state's proactive tax extension relief measures for Cheboygan County demonstrate the government's commitment to supporting residents and businesses impacted by natural disasters. This flexibility allows the community to prioritize emergency preparedness and recovery efforts over strict tax filing deadlines during a challenging time.