HB 4543
Individual income tax: home heating credit; adjustments based on Detroit Consumer Price Index; change to United States Consumer Price Index. Amends sec. 527a of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.527a).
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Bill overview
This bill adjusts the state’s home heating credit, which helps low-income Michigan residents pay for heating fuel. It changes the credit calculation to reflect the Detroit and U.S. Consumer Price Index, ensuring the credit amount keeps pace with rising energy costs. Specifically, it updates the table of exemptions and credit amounts, and adjusts the maximum household resources considered for eligibility, with a focus on incorporating federal poverty income standards and Detroit’s CPI. The bill also addresses payment methods and reporting requirements for heating fuel providers and claimants.
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Joseph Pavlov
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