Corporate income tax: credits; employer credit for certain apprenticeship and career and technical education programs: provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 672.
This bill creates a new corporate income tax credit for Michigan employers who train apprentices and employ students in career and technical education programs. Starting in 2026, eligible businesses can receive tax credits covering up to 50% of certain training expenses or $2,000 per apprentice or student, with small businesses under 50 employees receiving an additional 10% bonus credit. The credit applies to qualified expenses such as wages, benefits, and classroom instruction costs, and any unused portion can be refunded to the taxpayer. Additionally, the bill requires the state Department of Labor to annually report on program participation, employment outcomes, and the fiscal impact of the credits to legislative committees.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Economic Competitiveness
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Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Jason Woolford
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
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Jason Woolford
RRepublican
Co
Cam Cavitt
RRepublican
Co
Dave Prestin
RRepublican
Co
Greg Alexander
RRepublican
Co
Greg Markkanen
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Thompson
RRepublican
Co
Jennifer Wortz
RRepublican
Co
Jerry Neyer
RRepublican
Co
Josh Schriver
RRepublican
Co
Ken Borton
RRepublican
Co
Matt Bierlein
RRepublican
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