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Special Report for
Rep. Timothy Bledsoe’s
1st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 1st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,733 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,473,390 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,042,017. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 35,414 6,733 19% $3,473,390 $516
2012** 35,414 6,733 19% $1,042,017 $155
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Lisa Howze’s
2nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 2nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 11,046 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $6,633,445 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,990,033. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 51 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 21,637 11,046 51% $6,633,445 $601
2012** 21,637 11,046 51% $1,990,033 $180
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Alberta Tinsley Talabi’s
3rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 3rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,915 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,801,657 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,740,497. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 48 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 20,731 9,915 48% $5,801,657 $585
2012** 20,731 9,915 48% $1,740,497 $176
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Maureen Stapleton’s
4th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 4th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,200 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,068,984 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,520,695. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 43 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 21,611 9,200 43% $5,068,984 $551
2012** 21,611 9,200 43% $1,520,695 $165
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. John Olumba’s
5th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 5th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 11,578 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $6,612,927 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,983,878. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 50 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 23,255 11,578 50% $6,612,927 $571
2012** 23,255 11,578 50% $1,983,878 $171
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Frederick Durhal Jr.’s
6th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 6th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,454 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,046,739 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,514,022. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 44 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 21,643 9,454 44% $5,046,739 $534
2012** 21,643 9,454 44% $1,514,022 $160
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. James Womack’s
7th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 7th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,532 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,344,235 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,603,271. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 43 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 22,369 9,532 43% $5,344,235 $561
2012** 22,369 9,532 43% $1,603,271 $168
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Thomas Stallworth III’s
8th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 8th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 10,572 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,706,714 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,712,014. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 38 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 28,117 10,572 38% $5,706,714 $540
2012** 28,117 10,572 38% $1,712,014 $162
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Shanelle Jackson’s
9th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 9th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 10,288 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,551,805 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,665,542. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 39 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 26,414 10,288 39% $5,551,805 $540
2012** 26,414 10,288 39% $1,665,542 $162
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Harvey Santana’s
10th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 10th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 11,155 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $6,295,187 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,888,556. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 43 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 25,787 11,155 43% $6,295,187 $564
2012** 25,787 11,155 43% $1,888,556 $169
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. David Nathan’s
11th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 11th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 10,707 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $6,118,657 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,835,597. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 46 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 23,222 10,707 46% $6,118,657 $571
2012** 23,222 10,707 46% $1,835,597 $171
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s
12th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 12th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,228 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,616,283 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,384,885. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 39 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 21,195 8,228 39% $4,616,283 $561
2012** 21,195 8,228 39% $1,384,885 $168
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Andrew Kandrevas’s
13th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 13th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,216 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,367,014 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $710,104. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 14 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,233 6,216 14% $2,367,014 $381
2012** 43,233 6,216 14% $710,104 $114
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Paul Clemente’s
14th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 14th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,555 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,884,891 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,165,467. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,208 8,555 22% $3,884,891 $454
2012** 38,208 8,555 22% $1,165,467 $136
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. George Darany’s
15th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 15th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,957 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,085,634 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,525,690. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 23 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,164 8,957 23% $5,085,634 $568
2012** 38,164 8,957 23% $1,525,690 $170
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Bob Constan’s
16th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 16th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,448 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,866,964 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,160,089. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,148 8,448 22% $3,866,964 $458
2012** 38,148 8,448 22% $1,160,089 $137
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Phil Cavanagh’s
17th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 17th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,011 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,728,020 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,118,406. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 41,532 8,011 19% $3,728,020 $465
2012** 41,532 8,011 19% $1,118,406 $140
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Richard LeBlanc’s
18th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 18th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,686 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,234,687 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $970,406. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,540 7,686 19% $3,234,687 $421
2012** 39,540 7,686 19% $970,406 $126
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. John Walsh’s
19th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 19th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 3,674 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,289,128 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $386,739. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 8 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 44,398 3,674 8% $1,289,128 $351
2012** 44,398 3,674 8% $386,739 $105
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Kurt Heise’s
20th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 20th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 4,543 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,727,744 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $518,323. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 10 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 46,978 4,543 10% $1,727,744 $380
2012** 46,978 4,543 10% $518,323 $114
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Dian Slavens’s
21st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 21st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,797 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,427,950 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $728,385. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 13 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 45,956 5,797 13% $2,427,950 $419
2012** 45,956 5,797 13% $728,385 $126
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Douglas Geiss’s
22nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 22nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,415 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,329,877 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,298,963. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 24 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,606 9,415 24% $4,329,877 $460
2012** 38,606 9,415 24% $1,298,963 $138
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Pat Somerville’s
23rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 23rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,744 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,385,808 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $715,742. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 14 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,507 5,744 14% $2,385,808 $415
2012** 42,507 5,744 14% $715,742 $125
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Anthony Forlini’s
24th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 24th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,423 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,999,369 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $599,811. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 13 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,456 5,423 13% $1,999,369 $369
2012** 42,456 5,423 13% $599,811 $111
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jon Switalski’s
25th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 25th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,871 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,898,094 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $869,428. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 15 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 45,009 6,871 15% $2,898,094 $422
2012** 45,009 6,871 15% $869,428 $127
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jim Townsend’s
26th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 26th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,442 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,844,070 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $553,221. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 12 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 44,088 5,442 12% $1,844,070 $339
2012** 44,088 5,442 12% $553,221 $102
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Ellen Cogen Lipton’s
27th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 27th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,411 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,078,465 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $923,540. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,986 7,411 19% $3,078,465 $415
2012** 38,986 7,411 19% $923,540 $125
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Lesia Liss’s
28th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 28th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 10,132 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,715,563 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,414,669. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 25 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 40,126 10,132 25% $4,715,563 $465
2012** 40,126 10,132 25% $1,414,669 $140
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Timothy Greimel’s
29th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 29th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,562 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,718,795 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,415,639. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 31 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 31,052 9,562 31% $4,718,795 $493
2012** 31,052 9,562 31% $1,415,639 $148
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jeff Farrington’s
30th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 30th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,369 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,638,371 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $791,511. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 14 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,951 6,369 14% $2,638,371 $414
2012** 43,951 6,369 14% $791,511 $124
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Marilyn Lane’s
31st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 31st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,732 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,311,160 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $993,348. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 40,024 7,732 19% $3,311,160 $428
2012** 40,024 7,732 19% $993,348 $128
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Andrea LaFontaine’s
32nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 32nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,346 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,559,461 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $767,838. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 14 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 45,232 6,346 14% $2,559,461 $403
2012** 45,232 6,346 14% $767,838 $121
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Ken Goike’s
33rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 33rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,718 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,257,137 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $677,141. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 11 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 52,988 5,718 11% $2,257,137 $395
2012** 52,988 5,718 11% $677,141 $118
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Woodrow Stanley’s
34th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 34th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 10,354 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,471,971 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,641,591. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 40 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 25,621 10,354 40% $5,471,971 $528
2012** 25,621 10,354 40% $1,641,591 $159
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Rudy Hobbs’s
35th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 35th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,672 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,315,495 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $994,648. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 20 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,745 7,672 20% $3,315,495 $432
2012** 38,745 7,672 20% $994,648 $130
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Peter Lund’s
36th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 36th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,450 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,146,660 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $643,998. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 11 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 49,136 5,450 11% $2,146,660 $394
2012** 49,136 5,450 11% $643,998 $118
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Vicki Barnett’s
37th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 37th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 4,377 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,563,064 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $468,919. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 10 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,127 4,377 10% $1,563,064 $357
2012** 42,127 4,377 10% $468,919 $107
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Hugh Crawford’s
38th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 38th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 4,896 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,856,448 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $556,934. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 10 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 48,804 4,896 10% $1,856,448 $379
2012** 48,804 4,896 10% $556,934 $114
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Lisa Brown’s
39th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 39th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 3,515 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,307,459 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $392,238. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 9 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,369 3,515 9% $1,307,459 $372
2012** 39,369 3,515 9% $392,238 $112
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Charles Moss’s
40th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 40th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 2,097 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $646,741 into your
district. That money benefits your local business community because it is quickly
spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $194,022. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 6 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,372 2,097 6% $646,741 $308
2012** 36,372 2,097 6% $194,022 $93
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Martin Knollenberg’s
41st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 41st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 3,705 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,287,987 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $386,396. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 9 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,115 3,705 9% $1,287,987 $348
2012** 43,115 3,705 9% $386,396 $104
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Harold Haugh’s
42nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 42nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,686 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,790,932 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,137,280. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,775 8,686 22% $3,790,932 $436
2012** 39,775 8,686 22% $1,137,280 $131
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Gail Haines’s
43rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 43rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,434 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,102,598 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $630,779. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 14 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,543 5,434 14% $2,102,598 $387
2012** 38,543 5,434 14% $630,779 $116
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Eileen Kowall’s
44th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 44th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 4,930 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,837,433 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $551,230. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 11 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,933 4,930 11% $1,837,433 $373
2012** 42,933 4,930 11% $551,230 $112
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Tom McMillin’s
45th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 45th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 3,646 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,277,880 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $383,364. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 8 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 44,857 3,646 8% $1,277,880 $350
2012** 44,857 3,646 8% $383,364 $105
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Bradford Jacobsen’s
46th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 46th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,068 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,906,298 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $571,890. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 12 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,903 5,068 12% $1,906,298 $376
2012** 43,903 5,068 12% $571,890 $113
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Cynthia Denby’s
47th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 47th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,185 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,919,158 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $575,748. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 12 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,827 5,185 12% $1,919,158 $370
2012** 43,827 5,185 12% $575,748 $111
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Richard Hammel’s
48th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 48th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,613 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,404,075 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,021,223. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,795 7,613 21% $3,404,075 $447
2012** 36,795 7,613 21% $1,021,223 $134
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jim Ananich’s
49th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 49th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,151 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,268,493 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,280,548. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 25 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,421 9,151 25% $4,268,493 $466
2012** 36,421 9,151 25% $1,280,548 $140
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Charles Smiley’s
50th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 50th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,328 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,687,200 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,106,160. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 23 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,887 8,328 23% $3,687,200 $443
2012** 36,887 8,328 23% $1,106,160 $133
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Joesph Graves’s
51st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 51st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,265 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,543,617 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $763,085. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 13 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 47,373 6,265 13% $2,543,617 $406
2012** 47,373 6,265 13% $763,085 $122
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Mark Ouimet’s
52nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 52nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 3,695 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,208,034 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $362,410. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 8 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 45,133 3,695 8% $1,208,034 $327
2012** 45,133 3,695 8% $362,410 $98
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jeff Irwin’s
53rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 53rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 3,533 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,044,449 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $313,335. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 9 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,584 3,533 9% $1,044,449 $296
2012** 38,584 3,533 9% $313,335 $89
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. David Rutledge’s
54th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 54th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,155 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,648,790 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,094,637. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 20 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 40,775 8,155 20% $3,648,790 $447
2012** 40,775 8,155 20% $1,094,637 $134
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Rick Olson’s
55th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 55th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,539 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,140,736 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $642,221. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 13 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,795 5,539 13% $2,140,736 $386
2012** 43,795 5,539 13% $642,221 $116
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Dale Zorn’s
56th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 56th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,004 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,923,867 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $877,160. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 16 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,086 7,004 16% $2,923,867 $417
2012** 43,086 7,004 16% $877,160 $125
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Nancy Jenkins’s
57th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 57th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,075 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,849,051 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $854,715. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,727 7,075 18% $2,849,051 $403
2012** 39,727 7,075 18% $854,715 $121
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Kenneth Kurtz’s
58th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 58th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,996 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,332,106 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $999,632. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,808 7,996 22% $3,332,106 $417
2012** 36,808 7,996 22% $999,632 $125
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Matthew Lori’s
59th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 59th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,302 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,492,910 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,047,873. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,384 8,302 21% $3,492,910 $421
2012** 39,384 8,302 21% $1,047,873 $126
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Sean McCann’s
60th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 60th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,034 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,447,674 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,034,302. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 35,907 8,034 22% $3,447,674 $429
2012** 35,907 8,034 22% $1,034,302 $129
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Margaret O'Brien’s
61st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 61st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,316 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,435,004 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $730,501. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 13 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 46,865 6,316 13% $2,435,004 $386
2012** 46,865 6,316 13% $730,501 $116
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Kate Segal’s
62nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 62nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,397 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,183,213 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,254,964. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 23 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 41,689 9,397 23% $4,183,213 $445
2012** 41,689 9,397 23% $1,254,964 $134
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jase Bolger’s
63rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 63rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,907 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,890,761 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $867,228. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 17 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 40,221 6,907 17% $2,890,761 $419
2012** 40,221 6,907 17% $867,228 $126
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Earl Poleski’s
64th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 64th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,971 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,510,240 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,053,072. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,407 7,971 22% $3,510,240 $440
2012** 36,407 7,971 22% $1,053,072 $132
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Michael Shirkey’s
65th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 65th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,159 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,533,115 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $759,935. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 17 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,212 6,159 17% $2,533,115 $411
2012** 36,212 6,159 17% $759,935 $123
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. William Rogers’s
66th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 66th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 4,046 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $1,431,522 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $429,457. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 9 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,781 4,046 9% $1,431,522 $354
2012** 42,781 4,046 9% $429,457 $106
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Barb Byrum’s
67th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 67th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,967 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,382,701 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,014,810. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,698 7,967 18% $3,382,701 $425
2012** 43,698 7,967 18% $1,014,810 $127
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Joan Bauer’s
68th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 68th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 9,852 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,206,531 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,261,959. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 24 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 41,502 9,852 24% $4,206,531 $427
2012** 41,502 9,852 24% $1,261,959 $128
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Mark Meadows’s
69th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 69th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 3,020 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $997,374 into your
district. That money benefits your local business community because it is quickly
spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $299,212. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 9 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 32,063 3,020 9% $997,374 $330
2012** 32,063 3,020 9% $299,212 $99
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Rick Outman’s
70th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 70th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,728 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,197,190 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $959,157. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 23 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 34,265 7,728 23% $3,197,190 $414
2012** 34,265 7,728 23% $959,157 $124
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Deb Lynn Shaughnessy’s
71st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 71st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,886 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,733,857 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $820,157. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 15 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 44,619 6,886 15% $2,733,857 $397
2012** 44,619 6,886 15% $820,157 $119
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Ken Yorker’s
72nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 72nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,596 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,325,540 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $997,662. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 17 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 44,383 7,596 17% $3,325,540 $438
2012** 44,383 7,596 17% $997,662 $131
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Peter MacGregor’s
73rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 73rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,649 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,633,878 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $790,163. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 14 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 45,970 6,649 14% $2,633,878 $396
2012** 45,970 6,649 14% $790,163 $119
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. David Agema’s
74th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 74th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,739 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,252,100 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $675,630. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 13 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 44,371 5,739 13% $2,252,100 $392
2012** 44,371 5,739 13% $675,630 $118
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Brandon Dillon’s
75th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 75th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,925 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,658,944 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,097,683. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 36,471 7,925 22% $3,658,944 $462
2012** 36,471 7,925 22% $1,097,683 $139
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Roy Schmidt’s
76th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 76th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,626 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,853,049 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,155,915. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 25 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 34,640 8,626 25% $3,853,049 $447
2012** 34,640 8,626 25% $1,155,915 $134
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Thomas Hooker’s
77th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 77th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,387 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,668,819 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,100,646. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 40,418 8,387 21% $3,668,819 $437
2012** 40,418 8,387 21% $1,100,646 $131
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Sharon Tyler’s
78th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 78th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,491 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,102,459 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $930,738. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 20 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 37,320 7,491 20% $3,102,459 $414
2012** 37,320 7,491 20% $930,738 $124
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Al Pscholka’s
79th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 79th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,867 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $4,467,823 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,340,347. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 23 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,466 8,867 23% $4,467,823 $504
2012** 38,466 8,867 23% $1,340,347 $151
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Aric Nesbitt’s
80th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 80th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,699 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,242,504 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $972,751. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 37,379 7,699 21% $3,242,504 $421
2012** 37,379 7,699 21% $972,751 $126
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Judson Gilbert II’s
81st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 81st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,379 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,489,933 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $746,980. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 15 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,245 6,379 15% $2,489,933 $390
2012** 42,245 6,379 15% $746,980 $117
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Kevin Daley’s
82nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 82nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,340 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,562,259 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $768,678. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 17 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,237 6,340 17% $2,562,259 $404
2012** 38,237 6,340 17% $768,678 $121
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Paul Muxlow’s
83rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 83rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,470 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,501,448 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,050,434. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 40,758 8,470 21% $3,501,448 $413
2012** 40,758 8,470 21% $1,050,434 $124
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Kurt Damrow’s
84th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 84th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,617 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,017,364 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $905,209. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 41,258 7,617 18% $3,017,364 $396
2012** 41,258 7,617 18% $905,209 $119
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Ben Glardon’s
85th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 85th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,740 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,677,390 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $803,217. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 37,561 6,740 18% $2,677,390 $397
2012** 37,561 6,740 18% $803,217 $119
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons’s
86th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 86th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,552 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,178,816 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $653,645. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 13 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 41,509 5,552 13% $2,178,816 $392
2012** 41,509 5,552 13% $653,645 $118
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Mike Callton’s
87th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 87th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,897 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,748,573 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $824,572. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 17 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 40,826 6,897 17% $2,748,573 $399
2012** 40,826 6,897 17% $824,572 $120
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Robert Genetski II’s
88th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 88th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,654 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,112,874 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $933,862. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,438 7,654 18% $3,112,874 $407
2012** 43,438 7,654 18% $933,862 $122
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Amanda Price’s
89th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 89th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,740 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,251,870 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $675,561. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 15 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,146 5,740 15% $2,251,870 $392
2012** 39,146 5,740 15% $675,561 $118
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Joseph Haveman’s
90th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 90th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,313 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,567,318 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $770,195. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 15 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 41,822 6,313 15% $2,567,318 $407
2012** 41,822 6,313 15% $770,195 $122
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Holly Hughes’s
91st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 91st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,999 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,451,469 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,035,441. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 37,477 7,999 21% $3,451,469 $431
2012** 37,477 7,999 21% $1,035,441 $129
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright’s
92nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 92nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,420 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,708,980 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,112,694. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 25 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 34,169 8,420 25% $3,708,980 $440
2012** 34,169 8,420 25% $1,112,694 $132
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Paul Opsommer’s
93rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 93rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,649 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,798,223 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $839,467. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 16 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 41,063 6,649 16% $2,798,223 $421
2012** 41,063 6,649 16% $839,467 $126
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Kenneth Horn’s
94th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 94th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,989 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,294,694 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $688,408. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 14 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,932 5,989 14% $2,294,694 $383
2012** 42,932 5,989 14% $688,408 $115
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes’s
95th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 95th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 10,447 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $5,180,920 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,554,276. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 36 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 29,219 10,447 36% $5,180,920 $496
2012** 29,219 10,447 36% $1,554,276 $149
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Charles Brunner’s
96th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 96th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,956 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,124,178 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $937,253. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,794 7,956 19% $3,124,178 $393
2012** 42,794 7,956 19% $937,253 $118
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Joel Johnson’s
97th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 97th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,163 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,276,739 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $983,022. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,591 8,163 21% $3,276,739 $401
2012** 38,591 8,163 21% $983,022 $120
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jim Stamas’s
98th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 98th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 5,956 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,314,258 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $694,277. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 15 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,646 5,956 15% $2,314,258 $389
2012** 39,646 5,956 15% $694,277 $117
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Kevin Cotter’s
99th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 99th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,652 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,592,578 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $777,774. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 37,273 6,652 18% $2,592,578 $390
2012** 37,273 6,652 18% $777,774 $117
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Jon Bumstead’s
100th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 100th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,771 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,277,224 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $983,167. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 35,145 7,771 22% $3,277,224 $422
2012** 35,145 7,771 22% $983,167 $127
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Ray Franz’s
101st District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 101st DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,579 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,959,040 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $887,712. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 42,663 7,579 18% $2,959,040 $390
2012** 42,663 7,579 18% $887,712 $117
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Phil Potvin’s
102nd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 102nd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,639 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,510,277 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,053,083. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 22 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,356 8,639 22% $3,510,277 $406
2012** 39,356 8,639 22% $1,053,083 $122
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Bruce Rendon’s
103rd District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 103rd DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,829 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,165,514 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $949,654. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 21 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 37,575 7,829 21% $3,165,514 $404
2012** 37,575 7,829 21% $949,654 $121
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Wayne Schmidt’s
104th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 104th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,110 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,139,343 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $941,803. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 17 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 47,852 8,110 17% $3,139,343 $387
2012** 47,852 8,110 17% $941,803 $116
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Greg MacMaster’s
105th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 105th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 8,632 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $3,549,679 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $1,064,904. Among tax filers in your
district, an estimated 20 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 43,267 8,632 20% $3,549,679 $411
2012** 43,267 8,632 20% $1,064,904 $123
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Peter Pettalia’s
106th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 106th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,388 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,848,953 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $854,686. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 20 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 37,699 7,388 20% $2,848,953 $386
2012** 37,699 7,388 20% $854,686 $116
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Frank Foster’s
107th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 107th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,166 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,841,104 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $852,331. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,256 7,166 19% $2,841,104 $396
2012** 38,256 7,166 19% $852,331 $119
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Ed McBroom’s
108th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 108th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 7,234 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,717,634 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $815,290. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 18 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 39,379 7,234 18% $2,717,634 $376
2012** 39,379 7,234 18% $815,290 $113
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Steven Lindberg’s
109th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 109th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,223 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,226,986 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $668,096. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 16 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 38,386 6,223 16% $2,226,986 $358
2012** 38,386 6,223 16% $668,096 $107
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI
Special Report for
Rep. Matt Huuki’s
110th District
Earned Income Tax Credit Fact Sheet HOW THE MICHIGAN EITC BENEFITS THE 110th DISTRICT
The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is working hard for working people – and
the local businesses they use. Many men and women in your district work hard but
don’t earn much money. The EITC is a credit against the Michigan income tax that
recognizes low-income families pay a larger share of their income in taxes than
wealthy families, and helps increase tax equity.
Our most current information shows that an estimated 6,273 households in your
district claimed the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, bringing $2,277,018 into
your district. That money benefits your local business community because it is
quickly spent on groceries, clothing and auto repairs.
But next year that amount will be dramatically reduced. As part of the state tax
changes of 2011, the Michigan EITC was reduced from 20 percent of the federal
EITC down to just 6 percent. That means the amount going to households and
businesses in your district will be reduced to $683,105. Among tax filers in your district,
an estimated 19 percent claimed the EITC.
*Based on returns from Jan. 2009 – July 2009
**Projections—based on latest data
Source: The Brookings Institution and the IRS
Date
Total
Households
Total
Households
Receiving
EITC
% of
Households
Receiving
EITC
Total EITC
Dollars
Received
EITC Assistance
Per Eligible
Household
2011* 33,653 6,273 19% $2,277,018 $363
2012** 33,653 6,273 19% $683,105 $109
How is the Michigan EITC Benefiting Your District?
“I run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center in Cheboygan. As a disabled Air Force
veteran, I’ve even relied on the EITC to buy a new furnace for our home when our old one
broke down. Working people here are already struggling now and if they can barely make it
on EITC, I can’t imagine how they’ll make it without that credit. I know that without a decent
EITC, a ton of people in our area will have to move over to state assistance, and I can see
them moving out of the area.”
~Bill Kerr
Leslie, MI