Gov. Jennifer Granholm said today she would support a graduated state income tax in return for eliminating a much-criticized surcharge in the Michigan Business Tax.
Granholm said she has talked with legislators and business people about a constitutional amendment to change Michigan's flat income tax -- now at 4.35% -- to a graduated tax in which more affluent taxpayers would pay a larger percentage than lower income taxpayers.
Granholm said such a plan would need overwhelming support because it would require a statewide ballot to amend the constitution. Business groups and conservative tax advocates have long opposed a graduated income tax, while liberals have supported the concept.
Probably why Michigan is an armpit today.
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