2010 House Bill 5937 / Public Act 38

Revise MBT detail

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Kandrevas (D-13)

To clarify treatment under the Michigan Business Tax of a taxpaying entity “disregarded for federal income tax purposes” under the former Single Business Tax act. This applies to a business whose revenue is included in a tax return filed by a larger entity with which it is connected, and is said to prevent "pyramiding" in which a tax is levied more than once on the same business activity.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

March 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 16, 2010

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Finance

March 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

March 25, 2010

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To clarify treatment under the Michigan Business Tax of a taxpaying entity “disregarded for federal income tax purposes” under the former Single Business Tax act. This applies to a business whose revenue is included in a tax return filed by a larger entity with which it is connected, and is said to prevent "pyramiding" in which a tax is levied more than once on the same business activity.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 31, 2010