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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Kent County from across the country?

Kent County saw 4,855 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Kent County?

Kent County saw 13,910 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Kent County from the same state?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Kent County saw 9,031 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Whitmer proposes largest-ever Michigan state budget for upcoming fiscal year 2022

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 15, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proposed a massive $67 billion state budget for fiscal year 2022, which is the largest-ever executive budget proposed in Michigan, as reported by Bridge Michigan.

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Top marginal tax rate in Michigan could reach 53.59% under Biden plan

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

Under Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in Michigan could hit 53.59%, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gets ‘F’ grade for fiscal management

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer received a grade of “F” from the Washington-based CATO Institute for her tax and spending policies since 2018, according to a ranking of governors that comes out every two years.

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Michigan Chamber director 'shocked' by Whitmer's veto of property tax relief

By David Beasley | Jul 24, 2020

Michigan businesses and homeowners will receive their property tax bills as usual this summer, but this year has been anything but business as usual because of the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Michigan tax deadline extended to summer due to COVID-19 pandemic

By Megan O'Neill | Apr 2, 2020

Gov. Whitmer has extended state tax deadlines to July 15

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Michigan may host a sales tax holiday to boost economy after COVID-19

By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 25, 2020

The uncertainty of the new coronavirus and its effects on the Michigan economy — which some predict could be the hardest-hit state due to the automotive industry — is challenging, and some state lawmakers are considering creative ways to boost the economy once the COVID-19 threat subsides.

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Wayne County's Ecorse has highest millage rate in Michigan

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Mar 4, 2020

Ecorse has earned the top ranking on MLive’s list of 25 Michigan cities and townships with the highest millage rates.

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IRS audit rate for Wayne County residents is highest in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

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Michigan depends on property taxes for 34.6% of its state, local funds

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

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Lake ranks the poorest of Michigan counties

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

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Michigan places tax of 20 cents per gallon on beer

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

State taxation on beer in Michigan amounts to 20 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

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Michigan collects 51 cents per gallon in wine taxes

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

The wine excise tax in Michigan amounts to 51 cents per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data.

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Michigan ranked ‘not tax-friendly’ in new Kiplinger tax guide

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

The overall tax system in Michigan was dubbed “not tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website.

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Michigan receives ‘D’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Michigan would need $55 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

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Governor’s budget opens door for real tax reform, Rep. Afendoulis says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2019

Michigan state Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-Grand Rapids) is hoping that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent rejection of almost $1 billion in state budget funding signals that relief could be imminent for already overburdened state taxpayers.