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Property Taxes in Michigan

November 21, 2016 By Cottage Law Center Leave a Comment

One of the most significant expenses of owning and maintaining vacation property is property taxes. Michigan has a somewhat complex and often confusing system of accessing taxes. We have provided the most current information, which will explain how … [Read more...]

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CLIENTS–NEW PROPOSED LEGISLATION ON UNCAPPING-ACTION NEEDED!

December 9, 2015 By Mark E. Kellogg 6 Comments

Cottage Law Clients and Friends: Many of you have contacted me in the past and expressed interest in any new or potentially new legislation in Michigan regarding “uncapping” of property values for property tax purposes. As many of you know, the law … [Read more...]

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PUBLIC ACT 310 NOW EFFECTIVE!

October 16, 2014 By Mark E. Kellogg 42 Comments

PUBLIC ACT 310 NOW EFFECTIVE! Public Act 310 of 2014 (HB 5552) was passed and signed by Governor Snyder in October, 2014. This new law created another exemption from the “uncapping” of property values for property tax purposes on transfers of … [Read more...]

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PUBLIC ACT 497 NOW EFFECTIVE!

January 2, 2014 By Mark E. Kellogg 14 Comments

Public Act (PA) 497 was passed and signed by Governor Snyder in December, 2012, and created an exemption from “uncapping” of property values for property tax purposes on transfers of ownership of residential property (including vacation property) if … [Read more...]

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