Nov 26, 2007 | Legislative
Last week the state Senate approved a plan to replace the state’s controversial new sales tax on services by creating a 13.85 percent MBT surcharge. The plan would also put a January 1, 2011 sunset date on the increase. The Senate proposal counters a House plan which...
Nov 16, 2007 | Legislative
MITA is urging members to contact their legislators’ offices today to tell them what another 30-percent increase in the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) would do to your business. Click here for a sample letter. The House voted last week to eliminate the state’s...
Nov 16, 2007 | Legislative
MITA has been busy working in recent weeks on a number of important issues affecting the heavy construction industry. Bulletins have recently been posted on the ongoing proposed changes to the Michigan Business Tax and MITA has asked members to contact their...
Nov 12, 2007 | Legislative
MITA is urging members to contact their legislators’ offices today to tell them what another 30-percent increase in the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) would do to your business. Click here for a sample letter. The House voted last week to eliminate the state’s...
Nov 9, 2007 | Legislative
On November 8 Congress delivered its first override of a veto by President Bush to approve a $23 billion bill that authorizes water infrastructure projects sought by lawmakers of both parties. The Senate voted overwhelmingly (79-14) to override the veto, with a...
Nov 9, 2007 | Legislative
ACTION NEEDED: Legislators Look to Replace Service Tax with Increased MBT; Corporate Taxes Would Skyrocket 30% The House voted yesterday to eliminate the state’s controversial new service tax and replace it with a special 30-percent surcharge on the new Michigan...