SERVICE TAX-AMNESTY LANSING, MICH. (AP) (wgvu) - - PEOPLE WHO PAID A 6 PERCENT TAX ON
SERVICES BEFORE THE TAX WAS REPEALED WOULD GET A REFUND UNDER
LEGISLATION HEADED TO GOVERNOR GRANHOLM.
THE MICHIGAN SENATE APPROVED THE BILL, DAYS AFTER THE TAX
BRIEFLY TOOK EFFECT. IT WAS IN EFFECT FOR LESS THAN 24 HOURS.
THE BILL GIVES AMNESTY FROM OWING OR COLLECTING THE SERVICE TAX.
PEOPLE CAN GET REFUNDS FROM BUSINESSES THAT CHARGED THE TAX.
IT'S UNCLEAR IF ANY BUSINESSES ACTUALLY COLLECTED THE SERVICE
TAX.
THE UNPOPULAR TAX WAS REPLACED SATURDAY BY A SURCHARGE ON
BUSINESS TAXES.
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