May Revenue Increases

Jun 18, 2026

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Michigan’s major taxes and net lottery revenue increased last month by 3.8%, totaling $2.7 billion. Projections for the month were approximately $368.4 million above the estimate adopted at the May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference.

Key Points:

    • General Fund General Purpose collections came in $285.1 million higher than estimates.
    • School Aid Fund collections totaled $72.9 million more than projections.
    • Net income tax revenue totaled $1.2 billion, a 6.2% increase from the prior year.
    • Combined sales and use tax receipts declined 4.1% from the prior year, totaling $1.1 billion.
      • Sales tax receipts were 6.9% less than the prior year, but $43.6 million more than estimated.
      • Use tax collections increased 7.1% from the prior year and totaled $8.3 million above estimates.
    • Sales tax collections from motor vehicle sales declined 4.6% year-over-year.

Please click here to read the full report by the Senate Fiscal Agency.

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