Oct 12, 2017
Michigan Legislature shuts down pop, food tax before it even happens
Business groups supported the legislation. Dan Papineau, director of tax… Read More
Michigan’s Tax-Free Groceries
Michigan fought to keep food and beverages affordable – and won a legislative victory to prevent unfair grocery taxes that would damage their communities.
In October 2017, Michigan took a stand for affordable, tax-free food and beverages through a bipartisan legislative victory.
Michigan saw what happened in other states that passed local food and beverage taxes. Jobs were lost, prices skyrocketed, small businesses suffered and customers fled city, county and state lines to purchase the food and beverages they wanted without higher taxes.
People didn’t want this happening in Michigan. So, they did something about it.
Michigan farmers, grocers, small businesses, social service providers, labor leaders and elected officials came together in support of The Michigan Food Access and Affordability Act. This legislation prevents cities and municipalities across Michigan from passing taxes on food and beverages.
Victory was secured when Governor Rick Snyder signed into law bipartisan legislation to guarantee grocery items will remain free of new local taxes. This is a win for Michigan families’ food and local businesses alike.
“[The Act] ensures Michigan families can count on affordable, tax-free food & beverages.”
– Dan Papineau, Director of Tax Policy, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Michigan NEWS
Oct 12, 2017
Michigan Legislature Votes To Ban Local Food, Beverage Taxes
Local taxes on food and beverages would be preemptively banned in Michigan… Read More
Oct 11, 2017
Our Editorial: Cities shouldn’t tax our pop
The Tax Foundation estimates that families with incomes of about $100,000… Read More
Oct 4, 2017
Rep. Chatfield: Proactive local food tax ban helps families
State Rep. Lee Chatfield today joined his colleagues on the House Michigan… Read More