MSU Controller's Office

Financial and Cost Analysis

Tax Information

This is intended to serve as a reference for primary tax issues. Issues not clearly determinable will require further review by the Office of Financial and Cost Analysis and the University’s outside tax counsel.


Additional Contacts:

  • Public Disclosure of Tax Forms (Form 5227 or 990-T) – Contact Beth Powers epowers@ctlr.msu.edu or phone: 355-5029, ext. 6.
  • Michigan Sales Tax – Contact the Controller’s Office at phone: 355-5020.
  • Student Related Issues – Contact Fees, Sponsored Aid & Fellowships at student.accounts@ctlr.msu.edu or phone: (517) 355-5050.
  • Employee vs. Independent Contractor – Contact Voucher Processing at deppong@ctlr.msu.edu or phone: 353-4882.
  • For more info – Contact the Financial Analysis Tax Analyst at epowers@ctlr.msu.edu or phone: 355-5029, ext. 6.