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Monday, June 10, 2013  Michigan lawmakers say they want keep recent college graduates in Michigan. A new bill looks to give those graduates a tax break if they work in Michigan after graduation.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Thursday, April 11, 2013  There’s just four more days until April 15, arguably one of the most dreaded days of the year. But the IRS says it's trying to make the process of filing 2012 income taxes as hassle-free as possible for taxpayers.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The City of Flint is specifically going after 2010 taxes.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  After the fiscal cliff uncertainty earlier this year, tax season officially began this week, and people can now file their income tax returns.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Thursday's drama was a major personal defeat for House Speaker John Boehner.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Taxpayers with extensions should file by today, even if they can't pay the full amount due.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Flint's emergency financial manager says he's moving full steam ahead to try and put the city back on sounder footing.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  The AARP of Michigan has taken Gov. Snyder's pension tax compromise to the state's Supreme Court.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  IRS numbers show that in 2009, 1,470 American millionaires didn't pay income taxes. Another study shows that this year, 46% of US household's won't pay either.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  How much does it cost to shut down a government? In Minnesota, tens of millions - and growing

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  After months of controversy, Governor Rick Snyder has signed the $4.7 billion budget.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Now that this budget has passed, do you think the state will be able to move forward and focus on the next year? Or, do you think this budget will cripple Michigan?

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Gov. Snyder has signed eight bills into law that he says will get rid of the Michigan Business Tax, simplify the tax code, level the playing field among taxpayers and protect low-income families.