Michigan income tax

The Michigan Legislature has another chance to expand a tax break so low-income working families can take advantage of it in this tax year.

A plan to quintuple Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, advanced out of a state Senate committee Tuesday

Michigan lawmakers are looking to next year to pass some priorities, like expanding the “Earned Income Tax Credit.”

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a bill that would reduce the state’s income tax rate as part of a plan to help families struggling with the challenges of inflation.

“We want to make sure tax payers get everything their entitled to under the tax code," Steve Grumm, Director of Engagement said.

“This will be a tax cut for every Michigan worker and Michigan family, not just some,” said House Tax Policy Committee Chair Matt Hall, a Marshall Republican and sponsor of the tax measure.

University presidents from across the state, including Grand Valley State University, are lobbying against the income tax cut plan.The leaders of…