2021 House Bill 4289

Give tax breaks to some home buyers

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2021

Introduced by Rep. John Damoose (R-107)

To exempt from state income tax up to $5,000, and $10,000 on joint returns, that is deposited in a specialty savings account the bill would authorize for individuals who have not bought or owned a Michigan home in the past three years (dubbed by the bill a "first time home buyer"). Up to $50,000 could be exempted from state income tax liability by an account owner over time. A version of this proposal was vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2018.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

March 24, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 21, 2021

Substitute offered by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 22, 2021

Passed in the House 89 to 15 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Oct. 28, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.