2013 House Bill 4292 / 2014 Public Act 109

Restrict use of “indirect” tax audits

Introduced in the House

Feb. 20, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Peter MacGregor (R-73)

To prohibit the Department of Treasury from levying a delinquent use tax assessment on a person or business based on an “indirect audit,” if a taxpayer has filed all the required returns and has maintained and preserved adequate records as required. The bill also establishes minimum standards for such “indirect audits”.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 11, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 14, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Jan. 15, 2014

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 16, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Feb. 18, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 26, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit the Department of Treasury from levying a delinquent use tax assessment on a person or business based on an “indirect audit,” if a taxpayer has filed all the required returns and has maintained and preserved adequate records as required. The bill also establishes minimum standards for such “indirect audits”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 7, 2014