HB4853

Individual income tax: credit; credit for expenditures by school teachers and administrators for school supplies; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 285.

Introduced·9/9/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4853 proposes a tax credit for teachers and administrators who spend on classroom supplies.

Michigan HB4853 amends the state's tax code to allow teachers and administrators to claim a credit for 50% of their classroom supply expenses, up to $2,000 for individual filers and $4,000 for joint filers. The credit applies to supplies like books, computer programs, art materials, and other educational items. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's liability, the excess cannot be refunded. The bill defines terms such as "administrator," "classroom supplies," "school," and "teacher.

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History

Sep 11, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/09/2025

Sep 9, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Alicia St. Germaine

Sep 9, 2025

House

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