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Dec 17, 2024
How do additional local tax rates in Michigan counties impact overall sales tax compliance for businesses?
Michigan’s local tax rates are minimal and consistent, reducing complexity in compliance. For instance, Washtenaw County adds 2%, while Keweenaw adds only 0.5%. Businesses must account for these additional rates based on their operations’ locations and include them in sales tax calculations to avoid underpayment or penalties. This uniformity simplifies administrative tasks compared to states with highly variable local taxes.



