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The so-called "dark store" approach to valuing property — an approach which allows stores to base their property taxes on the stores that have closed…
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Not many people like paying taxes, but at least Michigan residents get to say "it could be worse." Citizens Research Council of Michigan's new report…
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April 15th, the looming tax deadline, is approaching.While it can be complicated for anyone to figure out what we owe Lansing and Uncle Sam, there’s a…
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People heading to the library to pick up paper copies of federal tax forms are disappointed to find many of them aren’t there this year.The IRS is saving…
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Getting tough on crime. For many, that means putting criminals behind bars, lengthy sentences, and tough parole guidelines.Years of this criminal justice…
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Are cash-starved state legislatures taxing the energy industry as much as they could? Barry Rabe is director of the University of Michigan's Center for…
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Seniors could play an important role in the upcoming election, as Michiganders age 50 and older are expected to represent well over half of the voters who…
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There’s an old saying I know you’ve heard: “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin said that, by the way. He was a shrewd old cynic…
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Tax increment financing, or TIF, is a flexible tool for downtown development authority boards aiming to encourage private investment and increase the…
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LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill to clarify that Michigan never intended to give out-of-state companies a lower tax liability in a 2007…