2023 House Bill 4937

Corporate income tax: credits; make it in Michigan credit for taxpayers that make qualified student loan payments on behalf of qualified employees who are graduates of this state; create.

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 677.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Proposes an amendment to the Income Tax Act of 1967. This amendment, referred to as the "Make it in Michigan credit," allows taxpayers to claim a credit equal to 50% of the amount paid on qualified student loans for employees who graduated from a Michigan high school or received a higher education degree from a Michigan institution and remained or relocated to Michigan for employment. The credit is capped at 20% of the average yearly tuition of a public university in Michigan and requires taxpayers to provide proof of payment.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 5, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Jasper Martus (D-69) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Phil Skaggs (D-80) and Will Snyder (D-87)

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Oct. 18, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Higher Education