1999 Publications

Michigan Tax Revenues Relative to the U.S. Average,
Note 99-02, ( November 99 ) 2 pages [28 KB]

Proposal A of 1994 had the effect of reducing property taxes and income taxes and increasing sales taxes. As a result, Michigan has moved toward balance among the property, sales, and income taxes. Census data on state and local government revenues and expenditures per capita and per $1,000 of personal income compare Michigan to the national averages for these taxes and the overall tax burden.

Outline of the Michigan Tax System, (20th Edition)
Report 327, ( October 99 ) 84 pages

With descriptions of all 45 state and local taxes, the "Tax Outline" is the definitive, easy-to-use desktop reference guide. This edition of our biennial publication is available, either by accessing the pdf version here, or by using the html version.

The Outline of the Michigan Tax System provides legal citations, detailed descriptions of tax rates and bases, administrative information, and data on the amount and distribution of revenues from each tax. It is conveniently organized by type of tax and is color-keyed to identify each tax as either state or local. Recent statutory changes and a glossary are also included.

"Future of Detroit Public Schools,"
Misc., ( October 99 ) 8 pages

On September 22, 1999, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan sponsored, in connection with its 83rd Annual Meeting, a panel discussion on the Future of the Detroit Public Schools. Participants on the panel were Dr. David Adamany, Interim CEO of the Detroit Public Schools; Freman Hendrix, Deputy Mayor of the City of Detroit and Chairman of the Reform Detroit School Board; and Mark Murray, Treasurer of the State of Michigan and representative on the Reform Board of the Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction. The moderator was Chuck Stokes, editorial director for WXYZ-TV/Channel 7. This special publication is an edited transcript of that panel presentation.

A Bird's Eye View of Michigan Local Government at the End of the Twentieth Century,
Report 326, ( August 99 ) 38 pages [413KB]

A primer on the structure, powers, and finances of Michigan local government written for a Symposium on the Future of Local Government in Michigan, hosted by the Michigan Municipal League on June 23-25, 1999.

Proposed Changes in Michigan's Personal Property Tax Tables,
Note 99-01, ( July 1999 ) 4 pages. [47KB]

Describes the changes that will result from revision of the depreciation schedules for personal property.

Delinquent Property Taxes as an Impediment to Development in Michigan,
Report 325, ( April 1999 ) 24 pages [255 KB]

Examines the property tax delinquency process, the issues involved with reform, and some potential remedies.

The State of Michigan Budget Process,
Presentation 99-01

Presentation to the Freshman class of Representatives on January 20, 1999.

Rescuing Voting from the Long Ballot,
Misc., ( January 1999 )

Michiganders are asked to vote on too many offices and on too many issues. As a result, we threaten to cheapen and undermine a process that is at the very core of our democratic system.

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