https://www.wcmu.org/tags/taxes Taxes en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/a-chain-on-the-city-movement-looks-to-end-saginaws-47-year-property-tax-cap In 1979, Saginaw voted to impose a $3.8 million hard cap on the amount of property taxes it could collect from residents. While the city has voted seven times to keep the cap in place for nearly five decades, some residents are pushing to remove it. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/a-chain-on-the-city-movement-looks-to-end-saginaws-47-year-property-tax-cap Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/ballot-initiative-wants-to-raise-income-taxes-on-high-earners-to-better-fund-schools A ballot proposal being circulated would raise personal income taxes for high earners to generate an estimated $1 billion a year in extra funding for public education. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/ballot-initiative-wants-to-raise-income-taxes-on-high-earners-to-better-fund-schools Lillian Williams, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/michigan-hotel-taxes-fund-tourism-promotion-should-they-also-fund-services Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:33:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/michigan-hotel-taxes-fund-tourism-promotion-should-they-also-fund-services Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/state-canvassers-to-review-k-12-funding-initiative-that-would-increase-taxes-on-affluent-residents "Invest in MI Kids," proposal would put a ballot question before voters to increase taxes on affluent residents to help state's K-12 schools. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:33:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/state-canvassers-to-review-k-12-funding-initiative-that-would-increase-taxes-on-affluent-residents Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/new-child-tax-credit-bills-introduced-in-michigan-legislature Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years old. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:21:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/new-child-tax-credit-bills-introduced-in-michigan-legislature Rick Pluta | MPRN, Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-08/mi-appeals-court-agrees-income-tax-rate-cut-is-temporary A reduction last year in the state income tax rate was temporary, according to a unanimous ruling Thursday by a three-judge Michigan Court of Appeals panel. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:06:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-08/mi-appeals-court-agrees-income-tax-rate-cut-is-temporary Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-28/tax-cut-petition-campaign-stalls-in-front-of-state-election-board A petition campaign seeking to eliminate property taxes in Michigan was dealt a setback Monday by a state elections board. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:42:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-28/tax-cut-petition-campaign-stalls-in-front-of-state-election-board Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-11/eligible-residents-have-until-september-30-to-apply-for-home-heating-tax-credit The Home Heating Credit is to help low-income families pay some of their heating expenses. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:18:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-11/eligible-residents-have-until-september-30-to-apply-for-home-heating-tax-credit Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-02/michigan-senate-sets-up-pension-tax-bill-for-conference-committee An income tax bill originally meant to cut taxes for retirees in Michigan could be headed for substantial changes.That's because it's going to conference committee, where both chambers of the state Legislature can work out differences between their proposals. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:08:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-02/michigan-senate-sets-up-pension-tax-bill-for-conference-committee Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-25/michigan-pension-tax-repeal-bill-makes-it-to-senate-floor A bill sent to the Michigan Senate Wednesday, January 25, would phase out taxes on public pension benefits and provide certain deductions for private retirees.The plan gives pensioners the choice to opt into a tax structure that existed before the system changed in 2011. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:48:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-25/michigan-pension-tax-repeal-bill-makes-it-to-senate-floor Colin Jackson