Taxes March 6, 2026
Michigan’s New 24% Marijuana Tax Faces Repeal Effort
A bipartisan mix of five Republican and three Democratic state senators are supporting the repeal under Senate Bill 810, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Jonathon Lindsey.
Taxes February 25, 2026
Michigan House Speaker Suggests Nearly $5B in Property Tax Cuts
The speaker said he had a plan to generate additional money to make schools and local government whole, in spite of the cuts to a large source of their revenue.
Taxes February 11, 2026
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Wants New Taxes on Tobacco, Sports Betting to Keep Health Spending Stable
To raise revenue and offset an increased state cost of administering Medicaid, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing six new taxes: on tobacco and vapes, digital advertising and sports betting, along with a new internet tax rate on the state’s largest casinos.
Taxes February 10, 2026
Michigan Governor Floats ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ for School Supplies, Property Tax Refund for Seniors
Ahead of her Feb. 11 budget presentation, which will cover the 2027 fiscal year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared several sneak peeks, including the two tax relief proposals.
Accounting January 16, 2026
Michigan CPA Thanks Former Teacher After Receiving Prestigious Award
Grand Haven native Michelle Gallagher was recently honored with the Impact Award, the most prestigious award granted each year by the Michigan Association of CPAs.
Taxes January 8, 2026
Judge Allows Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s New 24% Marijuana Tax to Proceed
The lawsuit filed by opponents of Michigan's 24% wholesale marijuana tax that took effect Jan. 1 may continue, a Court of Claims judge ruled on Jan. 5.
Taxes January 2, 2026
Vrbo Parent Company Sues Michigan Over $18.8 Million Tax Bill
The short-term vacation rental platform HomeAway has sued Michigan's Department of Treasury, disputing an $18.8 million use tax bill levied for the years 2020 through 2022.
Taxes December 26, 2025
Marijuana Group Appeals Court Order Upholding Michigan’s 24% Wholesale Tax, Urges Action by Jan. 1
The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association on Tuesday appealed a lower court ruling that upheld the imposition of a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales, set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Taxes December 9, 2025
Michigan Judge Allows State’s New 24% Marijuana Tax to Stand for Now
A Michigan judge ruled against marijuana businesses in the state Dec. 8, rejecting their arguments that a new 24% wholesale tax on their products, imposed by the Legislature as part of a road-funding deal, should be immediately blocked.
State CPA Societies October 23, 2025
Michigan Moves Forward on Pathways Bill for CPA Licensure
This move comes in response to the shrinking talent pipeline, which has prompted many states to consider and implement legislation that increases flexibility for current and prospective CPAs.
Taxes March 18, 2025
Michigan House OKs Cut to State’s Personal Income Tax Rate
The Michigan House on Tuesday voted 65-43 to lower the state's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, with several Democratic lawmakers joining Republicans in support of the measure.