Workshop Wrap-Up: Michigan Tax Conference
As proposals for national tax reform topped headlines Thursday, state and national experts came together to give us insight into what things will look like in Michigan.
Client Alert: State Supreme Court Decision Creates Limited Tax Refund Opportunities
Taxpayers who filed as, or were included as a member of, a unitary business group could qualify for a refund following a decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals that the Michigan Supreme Court chose to let stand on January […]
Veteran Wrongfully Denied Property Tax Exemption: Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Files Appeal on Veteran’s Behalf
A local Veteran who served in the Navy more than 60 years ago is being wrongfully denied a Michigan property tax exemption. “The law passed in 2013 is clear,” said Fraser Trebilcock attorney Paul McCord.
Court of Appeals Upholds Retroactive Tax Legislation
On September 29, 2015, the Michigan Court of Appeals in Gillette Commercial Operations v Dep’t of Treasury, No 325258 (consolidated with about 50 other cases), held that Michigan’s retroactive repeal of the Multistate Tax Compact (MTC) to avoid paying $1.1 billion […]
Now is the Time to Consider Appealing Your 2019 Property Taxes
Arriving in a mail box near you is your annual property tax Notice of Assessment. Property taxes are a significant business operating expense and they are typically the second highest expense of homeowners after their mortgage. We routinely assist industrial […]
Trust Income: SCOTUS to Consider State Tax Nexus Case Based on Beneficiary’s Residence
Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court decided South Dakota v. Wayfair upending 51-years of precedence holding that a state could require an out-of-state seller with no physical presence in the state to collect and remit sales taxes on goods the […]
Michigan Department of Treasury Announces Sales and Use Tax Collection Required for Remote Sellers
Michigan stands to gain an extra $250 million dollars in tax revenue as a result of this summer’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Wayfair and the Michigan Department of Treasury wasted little time to start collecting it. […]
Spousal Support Deduction: Breaking Up is Hard[er] to Do After Tax Reform
The final version of the tax reform bill was released Friday, December 15, 2017 and is set for votes this week – and it will pass and become law. Among the many changes, the final bill eliminates the tax deduction […]
Medical Marijuana: State of Michigan Outlines New Procedures and Requirements for Medical Marijuana Facility Licensing
Medical Marijuana: State of Michigan Outlines New Procedures and Requirements for Medical Marijuana Facility Licensing In less than a week, the state of Michigan will start accepting medical marijuana license applications. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) released […]
Disabled Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption Complicates Revocable Trust Planning
What does it mean to “own” something? Owning something means different things to different people. Owning something suggests a sense of full control over something. It also implies being able to enjoy the benefits of it and be responsible for […]