2008 House Bill 6596

Revise MBT gross receipts definition

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To make a variety of changes to the definition of “gross receipts” in the Michigan Business Tax. The MBT taxes businesses both on their profit and also on their gross receipts (with some modifications), even if they do not make a profit.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that creates many more gross receipt exemptions. This would essentially mirror Senate Bill 1038.

Consideration postponed

Withdrawn by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

The Hildebrand substitute.

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance