Michigan wants to pay volunteer firefighters and medics

Individual income tax: credit; qualified volunteers credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 281.

Introduced· 2025-01-14

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This bill would give a 2,500 dollar tax credit to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical workers who serve at least ten hours a month.

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What we think, in plain words.

Volunteer firefighters and medics keep our communities safe. But they give up a lot of their own time and money to do it. This bill rewards them with a 2,500 dollar tax break. If they owe less than that in taxes, the state will send them a check for the rest. It is a great way to help the people who help us in emergencies. Now is the time to tell lawmakers if you support rewarding our local heroes.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Gives a 2,500 dollar state tax credit to volunteer firefighters and emergency medics.
Volunteers must work at least 120 hours a year to get the money.
The credit is refundable, meaning volunteers get a check if the credit is more than the taxes they owe.
Paid firefighters can also get the credit if they volunteer for a different department on the side.
Volunteers need a signed note from their fire chief to prove they did the work.