PROPERTY TAX CREDITS: ADJUST CALCULATION
House Bill 6069
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Palmer
Committee: Tax Policy
Complete to 11-8-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6069 AS INTRODUCED 5-9-02
Under the Income Tax Act, a taxpayer may claim a credit against the income tax for the amount by which property taxes on his or her homestead exceed certain levels. For purposes of calculating the homestead property tax credit, "property tax" is defined as general ad valorem taxes levied on a homestead, including property tax administration fees, but not including penalties, interest, or special assessments unless assessed in the entire city, village, or township, and based on state equalized value or taxable value.
House Bill 6069 would amend the definition of "property tax", for purposes of calculating the homestead property tax credit, so that it would specifically include special assessments levied for fire and advanced life support (regardless of whether levied in the entire city, village, or township), and exclude other special assessments.
MCL 206.512
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.