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Detroit Offers Amnesty On Late Income Taxes

January 17, 2013



If you owe income taxes to the city of Detroit, you’ll be able to pay them without penalty, but only for a short time. Mayor Dave Bing announced a tax amnesty program for businesses and individuals with back taxes from 2011 or earlier. It begins on Tuesday, January 22nd, and runs through February 16th. WDET's Pat Batcheller got more details from the head of the city's finance department, Cheryl Johnson. Click on the audio link above to hear the conversation.