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...
Jun 21, 2007 | Legislative
MITA has posted several bulletins in recent weeks on the proposed Michigan Business Tax plan. According to analyses done by a number of members, the current plan would be a dramatic tax increase on those in the heavy construction industry. MITA has gone to the media...
Jun 20, 2007 | Legislative
As details begin to emerge on the business tax compromise plan embraced by legislative leaders and the governor last week, companies in the heavy construction industry could face as much as a 400-percent tax increase over their current liability. MITA staff have been...
