2008 House Bill 5723

Authorize “family development account” tax credit

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To authorize a Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 75 percent of certain contributions made by a firm to the "<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-640">individual or family development account</a>” program, in which non-profit organizations manage tax exempt accounts of up to $5,000 for a low income person or family, with the beneficiary matching the deposits with money or volunteer work. Money in the accounts can be used for certain education, home acquisition or repair, or business start-up expenses.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Feb. 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 28, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To clarify that a $1 million cap on the aggregate tax credits authorized under this program applies to credits actually issued.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance