INCREASE EXEMPTION FOR

   SALES BY NONPROFITS

House Bill 4863

Sponsor:  Rep. Brian Palmer

Committee:  Tax Policy

Complete to 8-26-03

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4863 AS INTRODUCED 6-19-03

         Generally speaking, under the General Sales Tax Act, a nonprofit organization with aggregate retail sales in a calendar year of less than $5,000 is not required to charge sales tax when making sales for fundraising purposes.  The bill would increase the threshold to $75,000.

         MCL 205.54o

Analyst:  M. Wolf

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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.