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Rick Snyder: We signed a tax cut into law in 2015. It was meant to be permanent.

I agreed that returning the income tax to below 4% was right, but the timing was wrong. Michigan was still trying to get our financial footing back after the damage of the Great Recession, which ... read more

How some Michigan families are getting a bigger Michigan income tax refund

The reason? The state's earned income tax credit is far greater than it used to be. If a federal earned income tax credit is granted, the state of Michigan will provide up to an additional 30% credit ... read more

Michigan Residents in Storm-Hit Counties Get Tax Filing Extension until June 17

Tax filing deadlines for Michigan residents affected by August 2023 storms have been extended to June 17. This IRS measure aids those in nine counties, allowing more time for recovery. read more

Michigan residents, businesses affected by August 2023 storms can delay filing income taxes

Instead of Monday's deadline, those taxpayers have until June 17 to file if they provide some basic information, Michigan's Department of Treasury said. read more

'Axe MI Tax' petition seeks to eliminate property taxes

Supporters say it's not fair to risk eviction over rising taxes, but critics say the cost would have to be made up somewhere else. read more

April 15 tax day almost here: What to know about deadline, filing, refund, extension

Here are some other last-minute tax tips: Most Michigan taxpayers are looking at an April 15 deadline for their 2023 income tax returns, which is Monday. However, some select taxpayers can delay ... read more

"Axe MI Tax" petition seeks to eliminate property taxes: critics say it would kneecap local governments

replacing that funding with slightly larger shares of income, sales, and sin taxes (those on cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana). It would also require two thirds of both the Michigan House and Senate ... read more

Moviemaking tax incentives clear initial legislative step

The 10-0 vote, with two abstentions, was a positive step for the industry and its advocates nearly nine years after former Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers ended a film incentives program. But it ... read more

How some Michigan families are getting a bigger Michigan income tax refund

Some working families in Michigan are getting a most welcome surprise when they file their 2023 state income tax returns — a far bigger state income tax refund than they imagined. The reason? read more