Community Members Given the Chance to Ask Questions, Obtain Information on Michigan’s New Tax Laws

State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) hosted an informative town hall on March 2 regarding Michigan’s new tax laws changes. Residents were given the opportunity to ask questions on the recent changes to the state tax structure, connect with resources that might be helpful as they prepare for the new tax system, and share their thoughts on this new tax burden on Michigan families.

Darany was joined by fellow State Representatives Bob Constan (D-Dearborn Heights), Andrew J. Kandrevas, (D-Southgate), Phil Cavanagh (D-Redford Township), Dian Slavens (D-Canton Township) Douglas A. Geiss (D-Taylor) as well as Wayne County Commission Chairman Gary Woronchak, volunteers from the Accounting Aid Society, Mitch Bean from Great Lakes Economic Consulting, and Renell Weathers from the Michigan League for Human Services.

"I am grateful that so many leaders in the community came to this event to hear directly from residents about how these changes are hurting middle-class working families and our seniors, who are already trying to make ends meet on a fixed income, " said Darany. "While I will continue to push for the repeal of the senior tax in Lansing, I think it's important to connect  residents with experts who can answer their questions about these burdensome new taxes."

This new tax structure represents a major shift: instead of a tax base that includes businesses and individuals, taxpayers must now pay a great deal more for state government programs and services. Proponents of the new law added an appropriation, preventing Michiganders from challenging the law by voter referendum under the state Constitution.