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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!
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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, respo...
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 i...
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...
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 ac...
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. RESOURCES Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) websiteMIC’s 30-Year Integrated Infrastructure StrategyMIC’s Asset Management Champions ProgramRegister for the latest AM Champions cohort by August 8...
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...
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 Di...
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 2...
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...
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 m...
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! RESOURCES Tax Season 2025: JANUARY 27 - APRIL 15 Michigan Department of T...
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. RESOURCES For Taxpayers Taxpayer Advocate WebsiteTaxpayer Advocate Telephone: 517-636-4759Taxpayer Rights & Responsibilities For Tax Professionals Tax Professional WebsiteTax prof...
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. RESOURCES Treasury CareersState Employment (michigan.gov)Employee Benefits (michigan.gov)
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 Sign...
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)
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. RESOURCES Michigan Education Trust (MET) - Section 529 Prepaid Tuition Savings Plan Michigan Education Savings Progra...
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. RESOURCES MiABLE Website
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. RESOURCES 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 leader...
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. Resources FY25 Executive Budget Recommendation DocumentsCREC (Jan. 2024) Conference Materials...
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 retent...
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