2007 House Bill 4385

FY 2008 Executive Budget “Revenue Enhancements”

Introduced in the House

March 1, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Doug Bennett (D-92)

To increase penalties on failing to file or remit various taxes, including income tax withholding, sales and use tax, and more. Also, to require the Department of Treasury to post on the internet tax “bulletins” and private “letter rulings” regarding tax law regulations and interpretations. This is one of a number of “tax expenditure repeal” and related proposals included in Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget recommendation, which is based on approximately $1 billion in tax increases.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 5, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 17, 2007

Passed in the House 60 to 48 (details)

To increase penalties on failing to file or remit various taxes, including income tax withholding, sales and use tax, and more. Also, to require the Department of Treasury to post on the internet tax “bulletins” and private “letter rulings” regarding tax law regulations and interpretations. This is one of a number of “tax expenditure repeal” proposals proposed to pay for higher spending in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget, and would increase government revenue by approximately $5 million.

Received in the Senate

April 19, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Finance