October Revenue Grows Year-Over-Year

Nov 21, 2025

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 totaled $4.3 billion last month, an increase of 5.9% from October 2024. Collections were $40.1 million above May’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference projections, according to the latest report by the Senate Fiscal Agency.

Key Points:

    • General Fund tax collections came in $22.7 million below projections.
      • Year-to-date collections were $289.7 million below the estimated amount.
    • School Aid Fund collections totaled $52.8 million above forecasts.
      • Year-to-date collections totaled $129.4 million more than prior estimates.
    • The remaining $10 million in above-forecast collections was from other sources, notably restricted funds associated with gaming.

Taxes:

    • Net income tax revenue increased 14.9% year-over-year, totaling $1.1 billion.
    • Sales tax receipts totaled $916.5 million, an increase of 2.5% from the prior year.
    • Use tax collections increased 10.6% last month, totaling $263.6 million.
    • Sales tax collections from motor vehicle sales totaled $129.5 million, the second-highest monthly total since October 2024.

Please click here to read the full monthly revenue report.

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