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An investigation of the implementation of tax abatements in Michigan is presented. Suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of tax policy implementation are also provided. Local economic development, tax abatements, etc. in Michigan are discussed.

Donna M. Anderson [*] and Ruth Beier [**] Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine whether a tax credit provides an incentive for taxpayers to give to a […]

Michigan's government intends to seek income tax revenue from scholars and professors on sabbatical in the state, regardless of the location of their home institutions. The issue was made public when two professors from Texas were taxed approximately $7,500 on income they earned while in Michigan. Officials from higher education institutions fear this unusual policy will lead to less research collaboration among the states.

Voters in Michigan have agreed to institute a new tax scheme which is aimed at increasing funding for eduction. The plan involves raising the state sales tax and taxes on cigarettes while using property taxes to fund education. The state is planning to give each district a minimum of $4,200 per pupil from a new tax scheme that is expected to generate $2.1 billion. The success of this new program remains to be seen.