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MI SB0395
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a tax credit for taxpayers purchasing or retrofitting a principal residence to improve accessibility or visitability for tax years 2017-2021.
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Credit equals 4% of purchase price for qualified homes or 50% of retrofitting costs, capped at $5,000 per residence with maximum one credit per property.
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Requires certification from Michigan State Housing Development Authority by January 10 following the tax year, with authority issuing certificates by February 10.
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Allocates $1,000,000 annually in credits ($500,000 for purchases, $500,000 for retrofits), with unused amounts reallocable between categories; excess requests receive pro rata distribution.
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Unused credits may be carried forward up to 7 tax years; defines "visitability" to include zero-step entrance, bathroom on main floor, and 32-inch minimum door clearances.
Legislative Description
Individual income tax; deductions; tax credit for certain home modifications; establish. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 277.
Individual income tax: deductions
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Tax Policy
3/23/2016