Jun 29, 2007 | Legislative
After weeks of intense wrangling with state policymakers on a proposed Michigan Business Tax (MBT), the Legislature adopted a new plan last night that included critical contractor deductions fought for by MITA. Two weeks ago, the House, Senate and Governor announced...
Jun 27, 2007 | Legislative
There have been numerous discussions regarding the dramatic tax increases that would be placed on contractors by the new Michigan Business Tax (MBT). However, a number of key legislative leaders have expressed their willingness to “fix the contractor problem”....
Jun 26, 2007 | Legislative
Today the Legislature finally released details of the proposed new Michigan Business Tax (MBT). MITA has been working non-stop since the framework of the proposal became public less than two weeks ago. It became apparent that contractors would face dramatic new tax...
Jun 22, 2007 | Legislative
The following is a news story about the proposed Michigan Business Tax published June 21 by Gongwer News, a legislative news service in Lansing. Quick action this week by MITA helped bring problems with the proposed Michigan Business Tax to the forefront. A concern...
Jun 21, 2007 | Legislative
Gas prices reached $3.70 a gallon just before Memorial Day and legislators have been at a virtual standstill for months because of an impasse on the state budget. Many people have asked where this leaves the transportation funding effort. Lobbying to Secure Major...