Category Archives: Michigan

You Could Always be in Michigan

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Russ

I do complain about California’s politics from time to time (that might be an understatement) but it could be worse. I could be in Michigan. Now, for my Michigan clients (and I have a few) I think that Michigan is … Continue reading →

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A Slight Improvement in Michigan

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Russ

Michigan has one of the worst business tax climates in the country. Legislators in the state made a slight improvement in their tax situation last week when they unanimously approved a bill that would stop Michigan businesses from paying tax … Continue reading →

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Blinders Here, Blinders There

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Russ

The dysfunctional California legislature was unable to resolve the budget fiasco yesterday. Democrats proposed a plan that would have tripled the car tax and made a few symbolic budget cuts; Republicans refused to vote for it because they want a … Continue reading →

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Michigan Replaces Service Tax With Business Surcharge

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Russ

Michigan is in a recession. In fact, it has been in a recession for several years. So what do you do to attract businesses in a down economy? Do you (a) lower taxes and cut government spending, (b) do nothing, … Continue reading →

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Michigan Businesses Aren’t Happy

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Russ

How would you like to do business in a state where taxes are going up, yet your customers are leaving? And not only are tax rates rising, the state has implemented a tax on services. Welcome to Michigan. Michigan’s new … Continue reading →

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Michigan: Jobs Leave, Taxes Rise

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Russ

When an economy is having problems and jobs are leaving your state, the normal thing to do is to help businesses. Michigan has other ideas. The Detroit Free Press’ headline screams, “Chaos averted with deal to raise income tax, add … Continue reading →

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Hail! Hail! to Michigan!

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Russ

The Michigan Wolverines football team hasn’t done very well this year, losing their first two games to Appalachian State and Oregon, both at home. There are probably a lot of angry Wolverines fans. While the University of Michigan struggles, the … Continue reading →

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