Treasury Talk Podcast Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:55:15 -0400 http://www.michigan.gov/treasury en-us © 2026 Treasury Talk Podcast yes 2c68cb5f-52d1-5323-b183-ecf5ab006cee Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks episodic false Welcome to Treasury Talk, a podcast for Michigan taxpayers hosted by State Treasurer, Rachael Eubanks. Our trending topics with Subject Matter Experts will include cybersecurity, tax prep tips, education savings plans, the budget and our economy, and leadership best practices. Listen for take-aways that will support you, your family and your business!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks https://storage.buzzsprout.com/16lt964l6w6k4ezdopqktj78830b?.jpg Treasury Talk Podcast http://www.michigan.gov/treasury Rachael Eubanks The May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference: Looking at the State’s Revenue Picture before a Final Budget The May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference: Looking at the State’s Revenue Picture before a Final Budget This month, Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks welcomes Eric Bussis, chief economist and director of the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis in the Michigan Department of Treasury, to the podcast.

Fresh off the latest Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, Eric gives background to these important meetings, which help guide Michigan's revenue projections for coming years. In turn, the Michigan Legislature and Executive work together to finalize an annual budget based on these numbers.

Join us on Treasury Talk as we dive in further to the budget process and how it impacts Michiganders.

]]> This month, Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks welcomes Eric Bussis, chief economist and director of the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis in the Michigan Department of Treasury, to the podcast.

Fresh off the latest Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, Eric gives background to these important meetings, which help guide Michigan's revenue projections for coming years. In turn, the Michigan Legislature and Executive work together to finalize an annual budget based on these numbers.

Join us on Treasury Talk as we dive in further to the budget process and how it impacts Michiganders.

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-19217981 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 815 4 4 full false Eric Bussis Rachael Eubanks Empowering Financial Awareness During Financial Literacy Month Empowering Financial Awareness During Financial Literacy Month In this episode, State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks rounds out National Financial Literacy Month chatting with Dondreá Brown, founder and Executive Director of Young Money Finances, and leader of the Financial Empowerment Collaborative.

In his work as a speaker, program designer, and author of I’m BROKE: The Framework, Dondreá combines personal experience with practical strategies to inspire others to rethink their relationship with money. His work is rooted in a bold mission, to help families become the last generation that has to start from scratch.

Join Dondreá and Treasurer Eubanks as they discuss modern financial education, keeping a positive mindset and why financial responsibility takes collaboration across the community. 

]]> In this episode, State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks rounds out National Financial Literacy Month chatting with Dondreá Brown, founder and Executive Director of Young Money Finances, and leader of the Financial Empowerment Collaborative.

In his work as a speaker, program designer, and author of I’m BROKE: The Framework, Dondreá combines personal experience with practical strategies to inspire others to rethink their relationship with money. His work is rooted in a bold mission, to help families become the last generation that has to start from scratch.

Join Dondreá and Treasurer Eubanks as they discuss modern financial education, keeping a positive mindset and why financial responsibility takes collaboration across the community. 

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-19085797 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1407 4 3 full false Dondrea Brown Rachael Eubanks Budgeting for Michigan’s Future: A Conversation with State Budget Director Jen Flood Budgeting for Michigan’s Future: A Conversation with State Budget Director Jen Flood Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood as they discuss Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.

In the latest Treasury Talk episode, they walk through the major proposals shaping the FY27 budget, including Michigan’s literacy investment, plans to stabilize Medicaid, and targeted tax relief for working families and seniors.

Flood also highlights recent fiscal milestones—such as strengthened reserves and a credit rating upgrade—and explains how the FY27 plan fits into Michigan’s broader financial strategy.

This episode offers a clear, straightforward overview of what’s in the proposed budget and why it matters. 

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Additional information about Governor Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation is available on the State Budget Office's website.

]]> Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood as they discuss Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.

In the latest Treasury Talk episode, they walk through the major proposals shaping the FY27 budget, including Michigan’s literacy investment, plans to stabilize Medicaid, and targeted tax relief for working families and seniors.

Flood also highlights recent fiscal milestones—such as strengthened reserves and a credit rating upgrade—and explains how the FY27 plan fits into Michigan’s broader financial strategy.

This episode offers a clear, straightforward overview of what’s in the proposed budget and why it matters. 

RESOURCES 

Additional information about Governor Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation is available on the State Budget Office's website.

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-18874305 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 688 4 2 full false Jen Flood - State Budget Director Rachael Eubanks Filing Made Simple - Navigating Michigan’s 2026 Individual Income Tax Season Filing Made Simple - Navigating Michigan’s 2026 Individual Income Tax Season Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Sarah Rusnell, Treasury's Outreach Manager, to discuss the 2026 filing season.

Important topics include the big change with Michigan Treasury eServices, available tax credits and refund timing. 

RESOURCES 

For individual taxpayers:

  • Michigan Treasury eServices - Web platform for individual income taxpayers and tax professionals to file their state tax return directly with Treasury for free, make a payment, check refund status, respond to a letter, ask questions, and view tax account information. 

For all taxes: 

]]> Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Sarah Rusnell, Treasury's Outreach Manager, to discuss the 2026 filing season.

Important topics include the big change with Michigan Treasury eServices, available tax credits and refund timing. 

RESOURCES 

For individual taxpayers:

  • Michigan Treasury eServices - Web platform for individual income taxpayers and tax professionals to file their state tax return directly with Treasury for free, make a payment, check refund status, respond to a letter, ask questions, and view tax account information. 

For all taxes: 

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-18591756 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1112 4 1 full false Sarah Rusnell Rachael Eubanks Leadership, Tax Policy, and National Impact: A Conversation with Chief Deputy Treasurer Lance Wilkinson Leadership, Tax Policy, and National Impact: A Conversation with Chief Deputy Treasurer Lance Wilkinson What do billion-dollar road funding shifts, a new marihuana tax, and leadership in national tax policy have in common? Michigan’s Treasury is at the center of it all.

In this episode, we meet Chief Deputy Treasurer Lance Wilkinson and hear about his path into public service and tax policy. He shares insights into the role of the Chief Deputy Treasurer and how leadership at Treasury supports the department’s long-term vision and commitment to public service.

We explore Michigan’s involvement in the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board and how it helps support taxpayers nationwide. Then, we dive into the many tax policy changes shaping the year ahead—from the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit and the Fiscal Year 2026 budget’s transportation funding overhaul to new developments like the Wholesale Marihuana Tax—and what these shifts mean for communities and businesses across the state.

Throughout the episode, you’ll hear how Treasury is prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and efforts to make tax systems that focus on improving the customer experience. From internal teamwork to national coordination, this conversation offers a clear look at how policy, leadership, and service come together behind the scenes.

]]> What do billion-dollar road funding shifts, a new marihuana tax, and leadership in national tax policy have in common? Michigan’s Treasury is at the center of it all.

In this episode, we meet Chief Deputy Treasurer Lance Wilkinson and hear about his path into public service and tax policy. He shares insights into the role of the Chief Deputy Treasurer and how leadership at Treasury supports the department’s long-term vision and commitment to public service.

We explore Michigan’s involvement in the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board and how it helps support taxpayers nationwide. Then, we dive into the many tax policy changes shaping the year ahead—from the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit and the Fiscal Year 2026 budget’s transportation funding overhaul to new developments like the Wholesale Marihuana Tax—and what these shifts mean for communities and businesses across the state.

Throughout the episode, you’ll hear how Treasury is prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and efforts to make tax systems that focus on improving the customer experience. From internal teamwork to national coordination, this conversation offers a clear look at how policy, leadership, and service come together behind the scenes.

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-18251036 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1430 3 10 full false Deputy Treasurer Lance Wilkinson Rachael Eubanks Unclaimed Property: A Friendly Rivalry to Reunite Lost Assets Unclaimed Property: A Friendly Rivalry to Reunite Lost Assets Did you know you might have money waiting for you—and not even know it?

In this episode, we’re joined by Terry Stanton to explore Michigan’s Unclaimed Property program. Learn how the program works, discover recent improvements driven by human-centered web design, and hear about the friendly rivalry heating up between Michigan and Ohio this November as both states compete to return forgotten funds to their residents.

This fiscal year, Michigan is aiming to return $175 million—and we’re calling on you to help us reach that goal, defend our title as reigning champs, and once again beat our neighbors to the south. Search for your forgotten funds today at michigan.gov/UnclaimedProperty.

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]]> Did you know you might have money waiting for you—and not even know it?

In this episode, we’re joined by Terry Stanton to explore Michigan’s Unclaimed Property program. Learn how the program works, discover recent improvements driven by human-centered web design, and hear about the friendly rivalry heating up between Michigan and Ohio this November as both states compete to return forgotten funds to their residents.

This fiscal year, Michigan is aiming to return $175 million—and we’re calling on you to help us reach that goal, defend our title as reigning champs, and once again beat our neighbors to the south. Search for your forgotten funds today at michigan.gov/UnclaimedProperty.

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-18096493 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 615 3 9 full false City Tax: A Helping Hand for Local Communities and Taxpayers City Tax: A Helping Hand for Local Communities and Taxpayers Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Anne Cram, director of Treasury’s City Income Tax Bureau, for a conversation about how city income taxes work in Michigan.

In this episode, you'll get to know Anne and her path in public service, learn how city income taxes are managed, who they impact, and how they benefit Michigan residents. You'll also learn about Treasury’s role in administering these taxes, common questions from taxpayers, and how this work supports local communities across the state.

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Michigan City Income Tax Webpage

]]> Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Anne Cram, director of Treasury’s City Income Tax Bureau, for a conversation about how city income taxes work in Michigan.

In this episode, you'll get to know Anne and her path in public service, learn how city income taxes are managed, who they impact, and how they benefit Michigan residents. You'll also learn about Treasury’s role in administering these taxes, common questions from taxpayers, and how this work supports local communities across the state.

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Michigan City Income Tax Webpage

]]> Buzzsprout-17866735 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 871 3 8 full false The MIC: Infrastructure Strategies for Vibrant Communities The MIC: Infrastructure Strategies for Vibrant Communities Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Ryan Laruwe, executive director of Treasury’s Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) as they discuss MIC's new 'Dig Once' Portal, the Asset Management Champions training program, and the importance of infrastructure work to all Michiganders. 

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Register for the latest AM Champions cohort by August 8, 2025!

 

]]> Join State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Ryan Laruwe, executive director of Treasury’s Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) as they discuss MIC's new 'Dig Once' Portal, the Asset Management Champions training program, and the importance of infrastructure work to all Michiganders. 

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Register for the latest AM Champions cohort by August 8, 2025!

 

]]> Buzzsprout-17559014 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 916 3 7 full false Make Your BEST Tax Choices: Information for Taxpayers & Tax Pros Make Your BEST Tax Choices: Information for Taxpayers & Tax Pros State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Outreach Manager Sarah Rusnell discuss the many free resources and educational benefits that MI Treasury offers to both taxpayers and tax professionals. 

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Outreach webpage:

  • Treasury-hosted and Invitation/Partnership events are listed on our Events Calendar. We have scheduled education events this summer, check them out and register!
  • Sign up for Treasury-Outreach email communications through our webpage. We promise not to spam you. We send periodic communications about education event opportunities as well as Treasury tax and process changes that impact the tax community. 
  • Connect with us: TreasuryOutreach@michigan.gov. It is important to note that the Outreach team cannot serve as a substitute or work around for any established Treasury communication pathway. We are happy to guide, clarify, and support you as well as receive your feedback, education topic suggestions or questions. 

>>Tax Professionals Help Line: 517-636-0616 (via the Taxpayer Advocate’s Office)

>>How to accurately and properly complete a Treasury power of attorney form.  

 New/Refreshed taxes web content: 

 

 

]]> State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Outreach Manager Sarah Rusnell discuss the many free resources and educational benefits that MI Treasury offers to both taxpayers and tax professionals. 

RESOURCES

Outreach webpage:

  • Treasury-hosted and Invitation/Partnership events are listed on our Events Calendar. We have scheduled education events this summer, check them out and register!
  • Sign up for Treasury-Outreach email communications through our webpage. We promise not to spam you. We send periodic communications about education event opportunities as well as Treasury tax and process changes that impact the tax community. 
  • Connect with us: TreasuryOutreach@michigan.gov. It is important to note that the Outreach team cannot serve as a substitute or work around for any established Treasury communication pathway. We are happy to guide, clarify, and support you as well as receive your feedback, education topic suggestions or questions. 

>>Tax Professionals Help Line: 517-636-0616 (via the Taxpayer Advocate’s Office)

>>How to accurately and properly complete a Treasury power of attorney form.  

 New/Refreshed taxes web content: 

 

 

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-17539678 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 516 3 6 full false The CROWN Act: What It Means, How It Helps The CROWN Act: What It Means, How It Helps Join MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guests, Ashley Kuykendoll and State Senator Sarah Anthony, for a special edition of the podcast to acknowledge the second anniversary of the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” (CROWN) Act legislation. The CROWN Act expanded the state’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and banned race-based hair discrimination in the state of Michigan. 

Sharing her own insight on the CROWN Act is Ashley Kuykendoll, People & Culture Division director for Treasury’s Operational Excellence Bureau. 

AND at MINUTE 13:49, Senator Anthony gives listeners the backstory on what it took to get the bill she sponsored signed into legislation, and why she didn't give up on the CROWN Act.

Senator Anthony has made history multiple times throughout her 20-year career in public service. She served as mid-Michigan’s first African American woman to be elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate, and is the first Black woman to chair the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. 

 RESOURCES

Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan CROWN Act to End Hair Discrimination

The CROWN Act: A jewel for combating racial discrimination in the workplace and classroom

Sen. Anthony Recognized for Championing CROWN Act by Michigan Civil Rights Commission

The Person Beneath the Hair: Hair Discrimination, Health, and Well-Being

Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act

Crown 2023 Workplace Research Study (Dove & LinkedIn) 

 


]]> Join MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guests, Ashley Kuykendoll and State Senator Sarah Anthony, for a special edition of the podcast to acknowledge the second anniversary of the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” (CROWN) Act legislation. The CROWN Act expanded the state’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and banned race-based hair discrimination in the state of Michigan. 

Sharing her own insight on the CROWN Act is Ashley Kuykendoll, People & Culture Division director for Treasury’s Operational Excellence Bureau. 

AND at MINUTE 13:49, Senator Anthony gives listeners the backstory on what it took to get the bill she sponsored signed into legislation, and why she didn't give up on the CROWN Act.

Senator Anthony has made history multiple times throughout her 20-year career in public service. She served as mid-Michigan’s first African American woman to be elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate, and is the first Black woman to chair the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. 

 RESOURCES

Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan CROWN Act to End Hair Discrimination

The CROWN Act: A jewel for combating racial discrimination in the workplace and classroom

Sen. Anthony Recognized for Championing CROWN Act by Michigan Civil Rights Commission

The Person Beneath the Hair: Hair Discrimination, Health, and Well-Being

Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act

Crown 2023 Workplace Research Study (Dove & LinkedIn) 

 


]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-17404159 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1492 3 5 full false Financial Empowerment for Michigan’s Teens Financial Empowerment for Michigan’s Teens State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Delsa Chapman discuss a groundbreaking financial education program for Michigan's teens. Delsa is the deputy superintendent for the Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support at the Michigan Department of Education. 

Michigan is the 14th state in the U.S. to guarantee that its students have access to a personal finance education course before high school graduation. A bipartisan bill, passed by the state Legislature in 2022 and approved by Gov. Whitmer, mandates that personal finance classes be offered to all Michigan students starting with ninth graders in the fall 2025 academic year. 

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]]> State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Delsa Chapman discuss a groundbreaking financial education program for Michigan's teens. Delsa is the deputy superintendent for the Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support at the Michigan Department of Education. 

Michigan is the 14th state in the U.S. to guarantee that its students have access to a personal finance education course before high school graduation. A bipartisan bill, passed by the state Legislature in 2022 and approved by Gov. Whitmer, mandates that personal finance classes be offered to all Michigan students starting with ninth graders in the fall 2025 academic year. 

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-17102171 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 516 3 4 full false Bridging the Gap: Scholarships for MI Foster Youth Bridging the Gap: Scholarships for MI Foster Youth State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Flora Boles discuss Treasury’s Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund and how the scholarship helps Michigan's foster youth succeed in college. Flora is a departmental specialist with the Michigan Education Trust (or MET), and facilitates programs that support first generation college students. 

"The numbers are sobering. Nationally, seventy percent of teens who emancipate from foster care report that they want to attend college, but fewer than ten percent who graduate from high school enroll in college, and of those three to 11 percent graduate from college. In Michigan, there are approximately 9,500 children are in the foster care system at any given time. As they reach adult age, having adequate resources to attain their dream of a college education is critical to having a successful future." -- Fostering Futures

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]]> State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Flora Boles discuss Treasury’s Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund and how the scholarship helps Michigan's foster youth succeed in college. Flora is a departmental specialist with the Michigan Education Trust (or MET), and facilitates programs that support first generation college students. 

"The numbers are sobering. Nationally, seventy percent of teens who emancipate from foster care report that they want to attend college, but fewer than ten percent who graduate from high school enroll in college, and of those three to 11 percent graduate from college. In Michigan, there are approximately 9,500 children are in the foster care system at any given time. As they reach adult age, having adequate resources to attain their dream of a college education is critical to having a successful future." -- Fostering Futures

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]]> Buzzsprout-16945008 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 694 3 3 full false How to Find Your Missing Money How to Find Your Missing Money Old apartment security deposits, forgotten paychecks, insurance refunds sent to a previous address or inheritances from a distant relative -- you could have cash waiting for you!

State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Terry Stanton discuss how to find your missing money, checks and valuables and the easy online process to claim your property. 

Former TV anchorman, groundbreaking communications pro, and lifetime baseball aficionado, Terry Stanton is also the state administrative manager for Michigan’s Unclaimed Property program. 

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]]> Old apartment security deposits, forgotten paychecks, insurance refunds sent to a previous address or inheritances from a distant relative -- you could have cash waiting for you!

State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Terry Stanton discuss how to find your missing money, checks and valuables and the easy online process to claim your property. 

Former TV anchorman, groundbreaking communications pro, and lifetime baseball aficionado, Terry Stanton is also the state administrative manager for Michigan’s Unclaimed Property program. 

RESOURCES

]]> Buzzsprout-16653389 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 715 3 2 full false Tax Prep Tips for 2025 Tax Prep Tips for 2025 Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix and Communications Outreach Manager Sarah Rusnell discuss what Individual Income Tax AND Business Tax filers need to know for the upcoming 2025 tax season.

Their conversation encompasses expanded tax credits, the retirement tax rollback, a Sales, Use & Withholding (SUW) filing reminder, electronic filing options, and why choosing a qualified tax preparer is so important!

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Tax Season 2025: JANUARY 27 - APRIL 15

 For individual taxpayers:

For business taxpayers:

 For tax professionals: 

 

 


]]> Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix and Communications Outreach Manager Sarah Rusnell discuss what Individual Income Tax AND Business Tax filers need to know for the upcoming 2025 tax season.

Their conversation encompasses expanded tax credits, the retirement tax rollback, a Sales, Use & Withholding (SUW) filing reminder, electronic filing options, and why choosing a qualified tax preparer is so important!

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Tax Season 2025: JANUARY 27 - APRIL 15

 For individual taxpayers:

For business taxpayers:

 For tax professionals: 

 

 


]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-16485037 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1450 3 1 full false Do You Need a Taxpayer Advocate? Do You Need a Taxpayer Advocate? State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Michigan's Taxpayer Advocate Robin Norton discuss taxpayers’ rights. Robin's official roles include her position as deputy office director of Advocacy Services and her work is dedicated to  ensuring that Treasury's processes are fairly administered. 

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For Taxpayers

For Tax Professionals

Offer in Compromise (OIC)


]]> State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Michigan's Taxpayer Advocate Robin Norton discuss taxpayers’ rights. Robin's official roles include her position as deputy office director of Advocacy Services and her work is dedicated to  ensuring that Treasury's processes are fairly administered. 

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For Taxpayers

For Tax Professionals

Offer in Compromise (OIC)


]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-16302426 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 770 2 9 full false Your Career in Public Service Your Career in Public Service State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Kelly Frump, director of Human Resources at Michigan Department of Treasury, talk about hiring trends, interview tips, and why a career in public service might be a good fit for YOU.

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]]> State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Kelly Frump, director of Human Resources at Michigan Department of Treasury, talk about hiring trends, interview tips, and why a career in public service might be a good fit for YOU.

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-15890102 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 789 2 8 full false MI Schools & The Early Warning System MI Schools & The Early Warning System State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Jessica Thomas, director of Treasury’s Bureau of Local Government and School Services (BLGSS) discuss how the Early Warning System offers data-driven, proactive help to Michigan school systems exhibiting signs of potential fiscal stress.

By identifying struggling districts before small financial trends become unmanageable, BLGSS can help districts with resources and suggestions that support local control. 

 RESOURCES

Gov. Whitmer Signs Historic FY25 Education Budget 

Fiscal Accountability - Early Warning 



]]> State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Jessica Thomas, director of Treasury’s Bureau of Local Government and School Services (BLGSS) discuss how the Early Warning System offers data-driven, proactive help to Michigan school systems exhibiting signs of potential fiscal stress.

By identifying struggling districts before small financial trends become unmanageable, BLGSS can help districts with resources and suggestions that support local control. 

 RESOURCES

Gov. Whitmer Signs Historic FY25 Education Budget 

Fiscal Accountability - Early Warning 



]]> Buzzsprout-15547373 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 795 2 7 full false Michigan Economic Snapshot 2024-25 Michigan Economic Snapshot 2024-25 Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and returning guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss May's Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC), Michigan’s latest economic information, and what the economic future may look like for the state in 2025.

 Resources
CREC (May 2024) Conference Materials (Agenda, Presentations, Executive Summary) 

]]> Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and returning guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss May's Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC), Michigan’s latest economic information, and what the economic future may look like for the state in 2025.

 Resources
CREC (May 2024) Conference Materials (Agenda, Presentations, Executive Summary) 

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-15237827 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 788 2 6 full false Saving for College With a 529 Plan Saving for College With a 529 Plan Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Megan Patino, deputy director of the Michigan Education Trust (MET), discuss the many benefits of saving for college or trade school using a Michigan 529 Education Savings Plan. May 29 is ‘529 Day’ and Megan brings awareness to the importance of families investing in education, and ultimately, Michigan’s future.

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]]> Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Megan Patino, deputy director of the Michigan Education Trust (MET), discuss the many benefits of saving for college or trade school using a Michigan 529 Education Savings Plan. May 29 is ‘529 Day’ and Megan brings awareness to the importance of families investing in education, and ultimately, Michigan’s future.

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-14990168 Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 648 2 5 full false My Future, MiABLE: A Tax-free Savings Plan for Michiganders with Disabilities My Future, MiABLE: A Tax-free Savings Plan for Michiganders with Disabilities Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Scott DeVarona, MiABLE program director,  discuss the benefits of the disability savings program administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. MiABLE stands for Michigan Achieving a Better Life Experience .

April is ‘Able to Save Month’ and the MiABLE program is designed to help ease the financial burden challenging people with disabilities and their families.

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MiABLE Website 

]]> Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Scott DeVarona, MiABLE program director,  discuss the benefits of the disability savings program administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. MiABLE stands for Michigan Achieving a Better Life Experience .

April is ‘Able to Save Month’ and the MiABLE program is designed to help ease the financial burden challenging people with disabilities and their families.

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MiABLE Website 

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-14813676 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 735 2 4 full false Leadership Best Practices Leadership Best Practices Listen to Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Veteran and Chief Operations Officer Corey Grant as they discuss leadership best practices for you and your organization.  March is Women's History Month and Rachael and Corey weave 'women in leadership’ into the  conversation.

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Theory X And Theory Y, Douglas McGregor
Harvard Business Review: Leadership That Gets Results
Corey Grant: Circling Home
Women’s History Month 

Recommended books on leadership:

]]> Listen to Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Veteran and Chief Operations Officer Corey Grant as they discuss leadership best practices for you and your organization.  March is Women's History Month and Rachael and Corey weave 'women in leadership’ into the  conversation.

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Theory X And Theory Y, Douglas McGregor
Harvard Business Review: Leadership That Gets Results
Corey Grant: Circling Home
Women’s History Month 

Recommended books on leadership:

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-14670446 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 828 2 3 full false Michigan: Strong & Stable in 2024 Michigan: Strong & Stable in 2024 Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and returning guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss Michigan’s latest economic forecast and the state budget.

SPOILER: Director Bussis predicts our state’s economy will be improving as we move forward, and we can expect to find Michigan ‘strong and stable’ in 2024.

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]]> Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and returning guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss Michigan’s latest economic forecast and the state budget.

SPOILER: Director Bussis predicts our state’s economy will be improving as we move forward, and we can expect to find Michigan ‘strong and stable’ in 2024.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14460158 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 700 2 2 full false Improving MI Treasury for Taxpayers Improving MI Treasury for Taxpayers Guest host and Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix converses with Pam Bennett, director of the Bureau of Lean Innovation and Improvement at the Michigan Department of Treasury. Pam's area oversees People & Culture, and Innovation. 

Listen in as Ron and Pam discuss how MI Treasury can be improved, how the department embraces 'constructive conflict' through Change Management, and the role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in employee training, development and retention. 

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]]> Guest host and Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix converses with Pam Bennett, director of the Bureau of Lean Innovation and Improvement at the Michigan Department of Treasury. Pam's area oversees People & Culture, and Innovation. 

Listen in as Ron and Pam discuss how MI Treasury can be improved, how the department embraces 'constructive conflict' through Change Management, and the role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in employee training, development and retention. 

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-14255070 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1406 2 1 full false Tax Prep Tips for 2024 Tax Prep Tips for 2024 Guest host and Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix with Treasury Outreach Manager for the Office of Operational Excellence Sarah Rusnell, discuss what both Individual Income Tax AND Business Tax filers need to know for the upcoming 2024 tax season.
Important topics include tax rate changes, tax credits, retirement tax, the Sales, Use & Withholding (SUW) annual filing deadline reminder, electronic filing options, and the NEW option to join the Gift of Life Michigan registry via your tax return!

RESOURCES 

For individual taxpayers:

  •  www.etreas.michigan.gov/iit - Individual Income Tax eService (for individual income taxpayers to submit account questions and view refund status)

 For business taxpayers:

  • https://mto.treasury.michigan.gov/ - Michigan Treasury Online (MTO) (any person with a legitimate business can file/pay, view/update, and/or manage Treasury registration for one or more business tax accounts)
  • www.etreas.michigan.gov/bt - Business Tax eService (for business taxpayers to submit account questions and/or respond to Treasury notices)

For all taxes: 

]]> Guest host and Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix with Treasury Outreach Manager for the Office of Operational Excellence Sarah Rusnell, discuss what both Individual Income Tax AND Business Tax filers need to know for the upcoming 2024 tax season.
Important topics include tax rate changes, tax credits, retirement tax, the Sales, Use & Withholding (SUW) annual filing deadline reminder, electronic filing options, and the NEW option to join the Gift of Life Michigan registry via your tax return!

RESOURCES 

For individual taxpayers:

  •  www.etreas.michigan.gov/iit - Individual Income Tax eService (for individual income taxpayers to submit account questions and view refund status)

 For business taxpayers:

  • https://mto.treasury.michigan.gov/ - Michigan Treasury Online (MTO) (any person with a legitimate business can file/pay, view/update, and/or manage Treasury registration for one or more business tax accounts)
  • www.etreas.michigan.gov/bt - Business Tax eService (for business taxpayers to submit account questions and/or respond to Treasury notices)

For all taxes: 

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-14084205 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1779 1 12 full false A Legacy of Leadership A Legacy of Leadership Two Friends Talking: Join Chief Deputy Treasurer Jeff Guilfoyle (sitting in for Treasurer Rachael Eubanks) as he converses with his long-time colleague Glenn White, Deputy Treasurer for Revenue Services. The two discuss Glenn’s mid-life career change, his toughest challenges as Deputy Treasurer, and Glenn’s legacy of leadership within the Michigan Department of Treasury.

 

 

]]> Two Friends Talking: Join Chief Deputy Treasurer Jeff Guilfoyle (sitting in for Treasurer Rachael Eubanks) as he converses with his long-time colleague Glenn White, Deputy Treasurer for Revenue Services. The two discuss Glenn’s mid-life career change, his toughest challenges as Deputy Treasurer, and Glenn’s legacy of leadership within the Michigan Department of Treasury.

 

 

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-13920051 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 631 1 11 full false Navigating Bonding & Credit Ratings in the Great Lakes State Navigating Bonding & Credit Ratings in the Great Lakes State Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Alyson Hayden for a thought-provoking discussion on state bonds and credit ratings. Alyson is the director of the Bureau of State and Authority Finance which manages the various bonding and debt programs overseen by the Michigan Department of Treasury. 

Bonding and credit ratings are tied to growing Michigan’s infrastructure and to our state’s continued fiscal health, and Alyson and Rachael discuss how both considerations directly impact all Michiganders.

]]> Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Alyson Hayden for a thought-provoking discussion on state bonds and credit ratings. Alyson is the director of the Bureau of State and Authority Finance which manages the various bonding and debt programs overseen by the Michigan Department of Treasury. 

Bonding and credit ratings are tied to growing Michigan’s infrastructure and to our state’s continued fiscal health, and Alyson and Rachael discuss how both considerations directly impact all Michiganders.

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-13708719 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1066 1 10 full false The "Make It in Michigan" BUDGET The "Make It in Michigan" BUDGET Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Office Director Chris Harkins as they discuss how the FY24 budget will affect Michiganders.   

The bipartisan budget funds programs and services that will benefit residents, while delivering targeted tax relief and investments to improve the lives of the people of our great state. This budget follows through on Governor Whitmer’s plans to grow the economy, lower costs, focus on kitchen-table issues, and help anyone “Make It in Michigan.” 

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]]> Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Office Director Chris Harkins as they discuss how the FY24 budget will affect Michiganders.   

The bipartisan budget funds programs and services that will benefit residents, while delivering targeted tax relief and investments to improve the lives of the people of our great state. This budget follows through on Governor Whitmer’s plans to grow the economy, lower costs, focus on kitchen-table issues, and help anyone “Make It in Michigan.” 

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-13541209 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1087 1 9 full false Inclusive Environments and Your Small Business Inclusive Environments and Your Small Business Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Ashley Kuykendoll, director of Treasury’s Recruitment, Development, & Inclusion Division, to understand how a business owner can begin to build and grow an inclusive environment by taking the time to evaluate and remove unintended barriers for employees and customers.

In addition to encouraging employees to be their best selves and do their best work in a fair and just workplace, diversity and inclusion practices have added benefits. Removing barriers so a product or website is available to ALL people will contribute to a greater consumer base, higher product sales, and increased profit margins for your business! 

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]]> Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Ashley Kuykendoll, director of Treasury’s Recruitment, Development, & Inclusion Division, to understand how a business owner can begin to build and grow an inclusive environment by taking the time to evaluate and remove unintended barriers for employees and customers.

In addition to encouraging employees to be their best selves and do their best work in a fair and just workplace, diversity and inclusion practices have added benefits. Removing barriers so a product or website is available to ALL people will contribute to a greater consumer base, higher product sales, and increased profit margins for your business! 

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-13025762 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400 772 1 8 full false No-Cost Benefits of a College Savings Plan and Your Small Business No-Cost Benefits of a College Savings Plan and Your Small Business Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest,  MET Executive Director Diane Brewer to learn how your company can recruit & retain employees at NO EXTRA COST by offering them a Michigan college savings plan.

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]]> Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest,  MET Executive Director Diane Brewer to learn how your company can recruit & retain employees at NO EXTRA COST by offering them a Michigan college savings plan.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12903548 Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 386 1 7 full false Financial Empowerment for All Michiganders Financial Empowerment for All Michiganders April is Financial Literacy Month, and financial know-how is vitally important for Michigan's children, young adults, families, and senior citizens. 

In addition, having a population of informed, financially-empowered individuals benefits our economy and has long-reaching impact on us all. In this episode, Treasurer Eubank's guest is Brian Rakovitis, director of Economic Inclusion at the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to tell us about his agency’s work on this important topic.

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]]> April is Financial Literacy Month, and financial know-how is vitally important for Michigan's children, young adults, families, and senior citizens. 

In addition, having a population of informed, financially-empowered individuals benefits our economy and has long-reaching impact on us all. In this episode, Treasurer Eubank's guest is Brian Rakovitis, director of Economic Inclusion at the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to tell us about his agency’s work on this important topic.

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-12675135 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 648 1 6 full false The Governor’s Proposed Budget and Your Small Business The Governor’s Proposed Budget and Your Small Business Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Director Chris Harkins for insight designed to help small business owners guide and grow their companies in Michigan’s changing economy.  Director Harkins touches on talent and workforce development, and on budget recommendations for funding centered on economic development.  When Michigan’s economy is strong, small businesses thrive!

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]]> Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Director Chris Harkins for insight designed to help small business owners guide and grow their companies in Michigan’s changing economy.  Director Harkins touches on talent and workforce development, and on budget recommendations for funding centered on economic development.  When Michigan’s economy is strong, small businesses thrive!

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-12494009 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 789 1 5 full false Michigan’s Economic Forecast and Your Small Business Michigan’s Economic Forecast and Your Small Business Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss all-new information that may provide small business owners with direction as they look ahead at Michigan’s economy. 

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]]> Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss all-new information that may provide small business owners with direction as they look ahead at Michigan’s economy. 

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]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-12075951 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 595 1 4 full false End-of-Year Tax Tips and Your Small Business End-of-Year Tax Tips and Your Small Business Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Treasury's Scott Lonberger, director of the Tax Administration Services Bureau, on end-of-year tax preparation tips benefitting small businesses and entrepreneurs.

TAX RESOURCES for Your Small Business

]]> Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Treasury's Scott Lonberger, director of the Tax Administration Services Bureau, on end-of-year tax preparation tips benefitting small businesses and entrepreneurs.

TAX RESOURCES for Your Small Business

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-11884815 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 972 1 3 full false The Veteran-Friendly Employer Program and Your Small Business The Veteran-Friendly Employer Program and Your Small Business State of Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency Director Zaneta Adams about the BIG small business benefits of becoming a Veteran-Friendly Employer.

RESOURCES for Veterans, and for Your Small Business:

]]> State of Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency Director Zaneta Adams about the BIG small business benefits of becoming a Veteran-Friendly Employer.

RESOURCES for Veterans, and for Your Small Business:

]]> Treasury Talk with MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks Buzzsprout-11642806 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0500 867 1 2 full false CyberSecurity and Your Small Business CyberSecurity and Your Small Business Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and Michigan Treasury’s Ryan McElhone to learn how to protect your business’s reputation and bottom line.

CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES:

]]> Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and Michigan Treasury’s Ryan McElhone to learn how to protect your business’s reputation and bottom line.

CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES:

]]> Treasury Talk Buzzsprout-11495189 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1071 1 1 full false