Category Archives: Michigan

April 15th Deadlines

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Russ

Yes, the tax deadline for the IRS (and federal estimated payments for the first two quarters) is July 15th. However, not all states conformed to this–especially for estimated payments. The following states all have first quarter estimated payments for individuals … Continue reading →

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How to Wynne Your Money Back in Maryland

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Russ

Earlier this year the US Supreme Court ruled that Maryland had to issue full tax credits–including the county add-on tax–to individuals facing double taxation (typically, Maryland residents who earned income taxed in other states). Kay Bell in Don’t Mess With … Continue reading →

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Can an Indian Tribe Open a Casino on Non-Tribal Land that the Tribe Purchases?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Russ

The Bay Mills Indian Community (Tribe) has a reservation on Michigan’s upper peninsula. The tribe decided to open a casino in Vanderbilt, Michigan–over 100 miles from the reservation. Is that legal? The tribe purchased the land and argues that since … Continue reading →

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What Can Go Wrong? Nevada Democrats Want to Give Tax Breaks to Movie Industry

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Russ

The Nevada Democratic Party proposed a tax increase on entertainment venues. (It’s doomed, as both Republican Governor Brian Sandoval and Republicans in the state legislature are opposed to it.) To balance it out, Democrats in Carson City are now proposing … Continue reading →

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Bad States for Gamblers

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Russ

It’s been a while since I’ve listed out the bad states for gamblers. Here’s an updated list. Make sure you read the notes because while all of these states have tax systems that are problematic for gamblers, some impact amateurs … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Happy to be in Nevada and Not in California

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Russ

The Tax Foundation released its 2013 State Business Tax Climate Index today. Last year, I was a California resident; in the 2012 Index, California ranked 48th out of 50 states. I now reside in Nevada, which ranks 3rd out of … Continue reading →

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I’m Envious

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Russ

Two stories related to one of my favorite topics appeared over the weekend. The first comes out of Michigan, where the state legislature passed a law to ban “tax zappers.” The only zappers I ever heard of were these: That’s … Continue reading →

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Best States for Entrepreneurs: South Dakota, Texas, and Nevada Lead the Way

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Russ

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council released last Monday their 2012 Business Tax Index. There aren’t many surprises when you look at the list of best and worst (at least, for regular readers of this blog). The top seven states … Continue reading →

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Worse than California: Michigan

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Russ

Sure, California has problems. Our legislators can’t figure out that if you have $70 billion coming in that you can’t spend $90 billion. Still, there’s plenty of businesses located in the Bronze Golden State (mine included). Then there’s Michigan. How … Continue reading →

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At Least She’s Honest…

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Russ

California has economic troubles, but it’s not alone. Another state facing serious economic issues is Michigan. Not only is there the recession, but they also have the problems with the automobile industry. So what should politicians propose to help Michiganders … Continue reading →

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