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Michigan Department of Treasury
4988 (05-12)
Poverty Exemption Affidavit
This form is issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893; MCL 211.7u.
INSTRUCTIONS: When completed, this document must accompany a taxpayer’s Application for Poverty Exemption filed
with the supervisor or the board of review of the local unit where the property is located. MCL 211.7u provides for a whole
or partial property tax exemption on the principal residence of an owner of the property by reason of poverty and the
inability to contribute toward the public charges. MCL 211.7u(2)(b) requires proof of eligibility for the exemption be provided
to the board of review by supplying copies of federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the principal
residence, including property tax credit returns, or by filing an affidavit for all persons residing in the residence who were not
required to file federal or state income tax returns for the current or preceding tax year.
I, _______________________________________, swear and affirm by my signature below that I
reside in the principal residence that is the subject of this Application for Poverty Exemption and that
for the current tax year and the preceding tax year, I was not required to file a federal or state income
tax return.
Address of Principal Residence: ___________________________________________________
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Signature of Person Making Affidavit
Date