Michigan Lawmakers Call For State Income Tax Cut
Anticipating a sizable budget surplus, Republican lawmakers want to enact a broad-based tax cut for residents this election year.
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Anticipating a sizable budget surplus, Republican lawmakers want to enact a broad-based tax cut for residents this election year.
With the U.S. staring down the barrel of a default deadline, an economist says an agreement on the budget may be too little, too late.
Experts recommend using some type of guidance to navigate forms and maximize your returns.
So you've prepared your tax return and found that you owe. What should you do if you can't pay?
The IRS expects 75 percent of all 2012 returns will get a refund, so if you haven't started preparing your taxes yet, do it.
Detroit leaders are out to get what the city's owed -- unveiling a plan to collect on debts by both businesses and citizens alike.
Should Michigan residents get a tax credit for a child before it is born?
Several home builder groups have planned rallies protesting proposed federal tax, legislative and regulatory policies they claim will make it even harder for people to buy homes.
Legislation that would lower the state's income tax rate to 3.9 percent by 2018 was approved Thursday by the Michigan House.
Some Republican lawmakers are pushing to drop Michigan's income tax rate to 3.9 percent by 2018.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder got the extra police troopers and summer jobs programs for inner city youths he wanted in the new budget, but he failed to get lawmakers to tie education money to student performance or invest as much as he wanted in health initiatives.
The time for procrastination is over. Tuesday is the deadline for filing federal income tax returns.
Legislation crucial to keeping Detroit financially afloat have passed the Michigan House.
Time is running out to get your taxes done this year. We've put together this guide with local information, preparation services, post office hours, links and phone number to get help.
The deadline to file income taxes is right around the corner, and there's new help available in Detroit.
A Michigan judge has recommended rejecting Consumers Energy's plan to sell 13 dams to an out-of-state private equity firm.
A six-year-old girl was rescued from the debris of her home in Dearborn after a tree came down due to high winds early Friday.
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
A Livonia man is expected to be arraigned Friday on four counts each of first-degree murder and felony firearm after four people were fatally shot.
A Livonia man is expected to be arraigned Friday on four counts each of first-degree murder and felony firearm after four people were fatally shot.
A six-year-old girl was rescued from the debris of her home in Dearborn after a tree came down due to high winds early Friday.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents were without power Friday morning in the aftermath of severe weather that struck overnight.
Detroit police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening. Police say they are now searching for a person of interest.
A Michigan judge has recommended rejecting Consumers Energy's plan to sell 13 dams to an out-of-state private equity firm.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
NASA announced this week the four-man crew that will embark on the Artemis III mission, and one of those astronauts has ties to Michigan.
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
The Detroit Zoo will host its "Sunset at the Zoo" fundraiser on June 18. Here's a look at what you can expect during the evening.
A 6-year-old girl was sleeping when a tree crashed into her Dearborn home; her father described the rescue.
Iran hasn't reached a final decision on a peace deal with the U.S., an Iranian official said Thursday. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Humane presents two of the shelter animals in its care that are available for adoption. They are Marta the cat and Jake the dog.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is on hold again. Detroit police are seeking information on a shooting on the east side. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in the CBS Detroit news brief.