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MI SB0395

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Gregory

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tax credit for taxpayers purchasing or retrofitting a principal residence to improve accessibility or visitability for tax years 2017-2021.

  • 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.

  • Requires certification from Michigan State Housing Development Authority by January 10 following the tax year, with authority issuing certificates by February 10.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy3/23/2016
Finance6/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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