2007 Senate Bill 862: Authorize volunteer firefighter tax deduction

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Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R) on October 30, 2007, to authorize an income tax deduction for compensation received for services as a volunteer firefighter.
- Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on October 30, 2007.

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1) Re: we really need this by catsmeow on October 15, 2009

Can someone update me on what happened to this bill? All I can see on the Michigan Senate page is that the bill was last referred to the State Finance committee in October 2007. I hope that it has not stalled there. I would like to bring this to the attention of my State Representatives.

Volunteer and part paid firefighters deserve this deduction greatly. For some, the costs (gas, equipment, vehicle maintenace, training, lost wages from their primary occupation, etc,) of being a firefighter often exceeds the pay they recieve. Especially those that are starting out, it can cost more to be a firefighter than what they take in, and be a net loss. On top of that, then currently they are taxed for the payments they do recieve.

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2) we really need this by mjmccorm@gmail.com on February 25, 2008
Higher gas prices are making volunteer firefighting a real strain on the wallet. Please get this passed.
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3) 2007 Senate Bill 862 (Authorize volunteer firefighter tax deduction ) by admin on January 1, 2001
Introduced in the Senate on October 30, 2007

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