In a departure from past interpretation, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling on May 1, 2017 expanding the use of personal property tax exemptions available to for-profit institutions. In SBC Health Midwest, Inc. v City...more
On February 25, 2016, the Michigan Court of Appeals released a decision for publication in the consolidated case of AK Steel Holding Corporation v. Department of Treasury, which upholds the ability of taxpayers to make the...more
On October 27, 2015, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a much-anticipated decision in Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Michigan Department of Treasury that has relevance to most Michigan companies concerning whether sales...more
On October 1, 2015, Michigan's new expansive sales tax nexus standards including "click through" nexus standards take effect. The "click through" nexus standard closely parallels other so-called "Amazon nexus" laws adopted by...more
Taxpayers with outstanding debts owed to the State of Michigan can settle those debts under an offer-in-compromise program that took effect earlier this year. In order to qualify for the program, a taxpayer must have filed...more
Relief granted to people who were previously subject to personal liability for unpaid tax debts of corporations and other entities should be applied retroactively to existing and future tax assessments, after the Michigan...more
Michigan voters will have the final say on approving a deal between Gov. Rick Snyder and the Michigan Legislature to overhaul the state’s tax structure to fund road improvements at a referendum election on May 5, 2015. The...more
A Multistate Tax Compact (MTC) election is applicable to both the net income base and modified gross receipts base of the Michigan Business Tax (MBT), the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in International Business Machines v....more
The deadline to file for Michigan’s new Personal Property Tax Exemption is next Monday, February 10, 2014.
In 2012, Gov. Snyder signed the law providing a personal property tax exemption to taxpayers who own equipment...more
Can a multistate corporation elect to use the Multistate Tax Compact’s apportionment reporting method in place of the Michigan Business Tax Act’s mandated formula without the Department of Treasury’s permission? The Michigan...more