LANSING, MI (WOWO) Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) is proposing a 6% sales tax on certain luxury services as part of a sweeping plan to cut property taxes and lower energy bills in Michigan.
Hall says the proposed service tax could generate approximately $4.73 billion in state revenue. The funding would help offset a broader $5 billion tax overhaul that includes eliminating the State Education Tax, the real estate transfer tax, and remaining personal property taxes.
Under the proposal, services subject to the new tax would include limousines, country club memberships, tourist services, skiing, golf, artificial intelligence services, performing arts, private jet services, marinas, environmental consulting and political advertising…