Tax https://www.wcmu.org/tags/tax Tax en-US Copyright Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT Saginaw's 47-year tax cap, Benson to challenge Trump's executive order on voting https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-04/saginaws-47-year-tax-cap-benson-to-challenge-trumps-executive-order-on-voting This week, WCMU's AJ Jones discusses Saginaw's tax cap and the movement behind trying to get it removed. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-04/saginaws-47-year-tax-cap-benson-to-challenge-trumps-executive-order-on-voting Alvin (AJ) Jones Cannabis industry files new legal challenge to Michigan's 24% marijuana wholesale tax https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/cannabis-industry-files-new-legal-challenge-to-michigans-24-marijuana-wholesale-tax The Cannabis Industry Association says the 24% wholesale tax effectively sets a higher rate on marijuana sales than the 6% sales tax rate set in the Michigan Constitution. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/cannabis-industry-files-new-legal-challenge-to-michigans-24-marijuana-wholesale-tax Rick Pluta Michigan’s marijuana black market challenges state’s law enforcement https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/michigans-marijuana-black-market-challenges-states-law-enforcement Law enforcement experts say the marijuana black market is expanding despite Michigan’s legalization of pot for personal use. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/michigans-marijuana-black-market-challenges-states-law-enforcement Madison Merrell, Capital News Service How one mid-Michigan home could change property rights in America https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/how-one-mid-michigan-home-could-change-property-rights-in-america A case over the tax foreclosure of an Isabella County home in front of the U.S. Supreme Court this week could redefine how property owners are compensated by government bodies after they seize someone's property and resell it. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:02:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/how-one-mid-michigan-home-could-change-property-rights-in-america Rick Brewer With a federal tax credit ending early, installing home solar is about to get more expensive https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-15/homeowner-solar-tax-credit The massive tax and spending law signed in July halts a federal incentive for residential solar, and homeowners and installers are hurrying to complete projects before the end of the year. Industry experts say there are other ways to cut costs like "group buys." Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-15/homeowner-solar-tax-credit Rachel Cramer Federal tax credit for home solar may be on the way out https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-28/federal-tax-credit-for-home-solar-may-be-on-the-way-out The current version of the reconciliation budget bill being considered in Congress would eliminate the tax credit for homeowners who buy solar panels. Wed, 28 May 2025 22:18:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-28/federal-tax-credit-for-home-solar-may-be-on-the-way-out Tracy Samilton MI Senate committee holds hearing on Republican roads plan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-16/mi-senate-committee-holds-hearing-on-republican-roads-plan Lawmakers and policy researchers discussed a Republican-led road funding plan Wednesday before the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:07:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-16/mi-senate-committee-holds-hearing-on-republican-roads-plan Colin Jackson Lawmakers, business groups sue over income tax cut https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-25/lawmakers-business-groups-sue-over-income-tax-cut A new lawsuit filed in the Michigan Court of Claims is trying to make this year’s surplus-driven income tax cut permanent. At issue is the reading of a 2015 law lowering taxes when state revenue outpaces inflation by a certain amount. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:59:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-25/lawmakers-business-groups-sue-over-income-tax-cut Colin Jackson | MPRN Revenue estimates take multi-billion-dollar hit from tax cuts https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-19/revenue-estimates-take-multi-billion-dollar-hit-from-tax-cuts New revenue forecasts out today show Michigan’s recent slew of tax changes could cost the state billions over the next few years. Fri, 19 May 2023 22:02:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-19/revenue-estimates-take-multi-billion-dollar-hit-from-tax-cuts Colin Jackson State to close books this week, tax cut in play https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-30/state-to-close-books-this-week-tax-cut-in-play The state will officially close the books on the last fiscal year this week. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:36:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-30/state-to-close-books-this-week-tax-cut-in-play Rick Pluta | MPRN