Indirect Tax Jobs in Michigan

We're tracking 10 live indirect tax roles in Michigan.

About this market

Market context

Michigan Sales & Use Tax professionals focus on the taxation of goods and services within the state. This includes understanding the sales tax levied on retail sales and the use tax imposed on goods purchased outside Michigan for use within the state when sales tax was not paid.

Michigan imposes a 6% sales and use tax rate. Businesses engaged in retail sales must register with the Michigan Department of Treasury and file sales tax returns, typically monthly or quarterly, depending on their tax liability. Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) compliance is often a factor for businesses selling into Michigan, even though Michigan is not a full SST member state, it has adopted some simplification provisions.

What's driving demand

  • E-commerce growth and remote sellers
  • Economic fluctuations impacting consumer spending
  • Manufacturing industry presence

Regulatory timeline

  • 2023-01-26House Bill 4296 (Property eligible for sales tax exemption)Introduced
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  • 2019-01-14Department of Treasury Guidance on Remote Sellers following WayfairActive Guidance
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Credentials that matter

  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
  • CCSTP (Certified Sales Tax Professional)nice to have

Skills & tools

Sales Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters)Microsoft ExcelData AnalysisAudit DefenseTaxability Matrix Development

Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in Michigan?
Michigan Sales & Use Tax professionals focus on the taxation of goods and services within the state. This includes understanding the sales tax levied on retail sales and the use tax imposed on goods purchased outside Michigan for use within the state when sales tax was not paid.
How does indirect tax work in Michigan?
Michigan imposes a 6% sales and use tax rate. Businesses engaged in retail sales must register with the Michigan Department of Treasury and file sales tax returns, typically monthly or quarterly, depending on their tax liability. Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) compliance is often a factor for businesses selling into Michigan, even though Michigan is not a full SST member state, it has adopted some simplification provisions.
What credentials matter for Michigan Sales & Use Tax roles?
Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CCSTP (Certified Sales Tax Professional).
Which tools and systems appear in Michigan Sales & Use Tax job specs?
Commonly cited: Sales Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Audit Defense, Taxability Matrix Development.
Who's hiring for Michigan Sales & Use Tax?
Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 60%, In-house / industry 40%.
How many Michigan Sales & Use Tax roles are live right now?
10 live roles on taxjobs.ai.