2008 House Bill 5939

Broaden use of MBT “carryforwards”

Introduced in the House

April 8, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Robert Jones (D-60)

To expand the taxes to which Michigan Business Tax “carryforwards” can be applied, to include taxes paid on the sale of a property on which a firm had previously been granted a “historic preservation” tax credit. “Carryforwards” happen when a firm is granted a non-refundable tax break larger than its total tax liability for one year, and is allowed to “carry forward” the unused portion of the credit to offset future tax year taxes.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 7, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 13, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 15, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.