LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A bipartisan invoice launched within the Michigan Home of Representatives Thursday would supply a tax credit score to Northern Michigan residents impacted by March’s historic ice storm.
The aid would solely apply for the 2025 tax 12 months. Residents of a county lined by the state of emergency declared by the governor—Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle—can be eligible to say a tax credit score of as much as $5,000 for certified bills.
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“The tax credit is meant to support residents who are still working to clean up the extensive damages brought on by the storm,” says State Rep.John Roth (R-Interlochen), in a information launch obtained by 6 Information. “Many people have already or will have to pay for generators, heaters, tarps, new appliances, chainsaws, tree and debris removal, and structure repairs.”
Residents with bills that have been a direct results of the storm, together with constructing damages, energy outages, highway closures, and lack of cellphone companies, can be eligible may declare a tax credit score on these bills.
This contains issues reminiscent of the acquisition of turbines, chainsaws, or constructing supplies to make repairs.
The invoice has been referred to the Home Finance Committee for additional consideration.
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