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HB4186 • 2026

Michigan business tax: rate; rate increase and election to file under corporate income tax act; provide for, and allow for certain taxpayers. Amends secs. 201 & 500 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1201 & 208.1500). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4185'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25

Michigan business tax: rate; rate increase and election to file under corporate income tax act; provide for, and allow for certain taxpayers. Amends secs. 201 & 500 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1201 & 208.1500). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4185'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25

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Sponsor
Steve Carra (District 36), Mike Hoadley (District 99), Matt Bierlein (District 97), Jamie Thompson (District 28), Brian BeGole (District 71), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Mark Tisdel (District 55), Ken Borton (District 105), Tim Kelly (District 93), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Jason Woolford (District 50), Thomas Kuhn (District 57), Steve Frisbie (District 44), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Gregory Markkanen (District 110), Luke Meerman (District 89), John Roth (District 104), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (District 34), David Prestin (District 108), Ann Bollin (District 49), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Donni Steele (District 54), William Bruck (District 30), Tom Kunse (District 100), David Martin (District 68), Angela Rigas (District 79), Pat Outman (District 91), Curtis VanderWall (District 102)
Last action
2025-04-15
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about which businesses will be affected by a rate increase or the option to switch filing methods.

Changes to Michigan Business Tax

This bill changes the rules for how certain businesses pay taxes in Michigan, including raising the tax rate and allowing some companies to choose a different way to file their taxes.

What This Bill Does

  • Updates sections 201 and 500 of the Michigan Business Tax Act (Public Act 36 of 2007).
  • Ties this bill with other related bills for consideration.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Businesses in Michigan that pay business taxes.
  • The state government agencies responsible for collecting and managing these taxes.

Terms To Know

Michigan Business Tax Act
A law that sets rules for how businesses are taxed in Michigan.
Corporate Income Tax Act
A different set of tax laws that some companies might choose to follow instead of the business tax act.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which businesses will be affected by the rate increase or the option to file under the corporate income tax act.
  • It is unclear how many businesses will choose to switch to filing under the Corporate Income Tax Act.
  • The exact changes to sections 201 and 500 of Public Act 36 of 2007 are not detailed in the provided summary.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

H-1

5

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) 5

  • The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-15 SJ 31 Pg. 293

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-04-15 SJ 31 Pg. 293

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

  3. 2025-03-19 HJ 29 Pg. 283

    read a third time

  4. 2025-03-19 HJ 29 Pg. 283

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #39 Yeas 61 Nays 47 Excused 0 Not Voting 2

  5. 2025-03-19 HJ 29 Pg. 283

    transmitted

  6. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 259

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

  7. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 259

    referred to second reading

  8. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 263

    read a second time

  9. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 263

    substitute (H-1) adopted

  10. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 263

    placed on third reading

  11. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 208

    bill electronically reproduced 03/06/2025

  12. 2025-03-06 HJ 24 Pg. 206

    introduced by Representative Rep. Steve Carra

  13. 2025-03-06 HJ 24 Pg. 206

    read a first time

  14. 2025-03-06 HJ 24 Pg. 206

    referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Official Summary Text

Michigan business tax: rate; rate increase and election to file under corporate income tax act; provide for, and allow for certain taxpayers. Amends secs. 201 & 500 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1201 & 208.1500). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4185'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25