Committee Considers Business Tax Program

Committee Considers Business Tax Program

This week, the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee considered bipartisan legislation restoring the 2017 Good Jobs for Michigan program. Under the proposal, companies could keep up to 100% of withholding taxes for new employees. Key Points: The...
Governor Makes Shifts Within State Government

Governor Makes Shifts Within State Government

Through executive order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is shifting functions within State of Michigan departments with the goal of improving efficiency and cutting red tape. Office of Postsecondary Educational Attainment and Indian Tuition Waiver: The Office of...
Tax Cut Proposal Introduced

Tax Cut Proposal Introduced

Michigan’s state income tax would be reduced to 3.9% under a proposal introduced by Representative David Martin (R-Davison). Key Points: Michigan’s current state income tax rate is 4.25%. The rate temporarily lowered in 2023 to 4.05% under a 2015 law. According to the...
Tax Cut Proposal Introduced

Working Families Tax Credit Checks Announced

Beginning February 13, 2024, more than 700,000 Michigan households will receive an average of $550 in Working Families Tax Credit checks. The new checks are part of the $1 billion in tax cuts Governor Whitmer signed into law earlier this year. Working Families Tax...
March Revenue Declines from Prior Year

March Revenue Declines from Prior Year

In a potential sign of a slowing economy, March revenue numbers came in below the prior year and less than previous projections. Major taxes and net lottery revenue was $2.1 billion for March 2023, down 21.5% from the prior year and $104.5 million below Senate Fiscal...