Michigan tax tribunal

The “Dark store theory” may be a misnomer, but its impact is felt by local governments. A recent court ruling may impact how the tax appeals are…

(MPRN-Lansing) A bipartisan group of state lawmakers and local officials will try again this year to shut down a tax break that’s allowed big box stores…

(MPRN-Lansing) The city of Escanaba is taking on big box stores in the Michigan Supreme Court. The city says the home improvement store Menards is dodging…

Economic developers see an opportunity to take advantage of future high speed rail service in Southwest Michigan. MiBiz staff writer Nick Manes recently…

A workgroup has been formed at the state capitol to examine whether changes are needed in how retail property is assessed in Michigan. The Gongwer News…

Some “big box” retailers are using something called the “dark store” theory in an effort to win appeals of property tax assessments from local units of…