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    {
      "id": "learn_r218_michigan_business_and_tax_for_creators_michigan_individual_income_tax_2026_rate",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Income tax rate for creators",
      "summary": "Michigan has a flat 4.25% individual income tax rate for the 2026 tax year.",
      "body": "Michigan has a flat 4.25% individual income tax rate for the 2026 tax year.\n\nWhat Michigan Department of Treasury actually says:\n\n“As a result, the individual income tax rate for the 2026 tax year will remain at 4.25%.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.michigan.gov/treasury/news/2026/04/15/state-individual-income-tax-rate-for-2026-tax-year-determined",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Michigan Department of Treasury",
      "evidence_quote": "As a result, the individual income tax rate for the 2026 tax year will remain at 4.25%.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "218-michigan-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Michigan individual income tax",
      "topic": "income tax rate for creators",
      "applies_to_country": "us-mi",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us-mi"
        ],
        "platform": "michigandepartmentoftreasury",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r218_michigan_business_and_tax_for_creators_michigan_sales_tax_state_rate_6_percent",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "State sales tax rate",
      "summary": "Michigan state sales tax rate is 6% with no local sales tax.",
      "body": "Michigan state sales tax rate is 6% with no local sales tax.\n\nWhat Michigan Department of Treasury actually says:\n\n“Michigan has no city, local, or county sales tax. The state sales tax rate is 6%.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Michigan Department of Treasury",
      "evidence_quote": "Michigan has no city, local, or county sales tax. The state sales tax rate is 6%.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "218-michigan-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Michigan sales tax",
      "topic": "state sales tax rate",
      "applies_to_country": "us-mi",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us-mi"
        ],
        "platform": "michigandepartmentoftreasury",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r218_michigan_business_and_tax_for_creators_michigan_use_tax_rate_6_percent",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Use tax rate on internet purchases",
      "summary": "Michigan use tax rate is 6% on purchases from out-of-state retailers that don't collect tax.",
      "body": "Michigan use tax rate is 6% on purchases from out-of-state retailers that don't collect tax.\n\nWhat Michigan Department of Treasury actually says:\n\n“Use tax rate: 6%. Applies to purchases through internet, mail, or phone from out-of-state retailers that don't collect tax.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Michigan Department of Treasury",
      "evidence_quote": "Use tax rate: 6%. Applies to purchases through internet, mail, or phone from out-of-state retailers that don't collect tax.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "218-michigan-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Michigan use tax",
      "topic": "use tax rate on internet purchases",
      "applies_to_country": "us-mi",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us-mi"
        ],
        "platform": "michigandepartmentoftreasury",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r218_michigan_business_and_tax_for_creators_michigan_sales_tax_license_requirements_retailers_wholesalers_contract",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Who needs sales tax license",
      "summary": "Michigan requires sales tax license for retailers selling to final consumers; wholesalers and contractors have specific exemption rules.",
      "body": "Michigan requires sales tax license for retailers selling to final consumers; wholesalers and contractors have specific exemption rules.\n\nWhat Michigan Department of Treasury actually says:\n\n“Who is required to have a sales tax license? - Individuals or businesses that sell tangible personal property to the final consumer need a sales tax license. In order to register for sales tax, please follow the application process. City/Local/County Sales Tax - Michigan has no city, local, or county sales tax. The state sales tax rate is 6%. Retailers - Retailers make sales to the final consumer. Sales tax of 6% on their retail sales must be remitted to the State of Michigan. In addition, retailers must be licensed to collect tax from their customers and remit the sales tax to the State of Michigan. Wholesalers - Wholesalers sell to other wholesalers or retailers and not to the final consumer. Sales tax of 6% on their retail sales must be remitted to the State of Michigan. In addition, retailers must be licensed to collect tax from their customers and remit the sales tax to the State of Michigan.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax/resources/who-needs-a-sales-tax-license",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Michigan Department of Treasury",
      "evidence_quote": "Who is required to have a sales tax license? - Individuals or businesses that sell tangible personal property to the final consumer need a sales tax license. In order to register for sales tax, please follow the application process. City/Local/County Sales Tax - Michigan has no city, local, or county sales tax. The state sales tax rate is 6%. Retailers - Retailers make sales to the final consumer. Sales tax of 6% on their retail sales must be remitted to the State of Michigan. In addition, retailers must be licensed to collect tax from their customers and remit the sales tax to the State of Michigan. Wholesalers - Wholesalers sell to other wholesalers or retailers and not to the final consumer. Sales tax of 6% on their retail sales must be remitted to the State of Michigan. In addition, retailers must be licensed to collect tax from their customers and remit the sales tax to the State of Michigan.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "218-michigan-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Michigan sales tax license requirements",
      "topic": "who needs sales tax license",
      "applies_to_country": "us-mi",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "any",
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          "us-mi"
        ],
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r218_michigan_business_and_tax_for_creators_michigan_internet_purchases_use_tax_requirement",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Use tax on mail order and internet purchases",
      "summary": "Michigan imposes use tax on mail order and internet purchases unless a valid exemption exists.",
      "body": "Michigan imposes use tax on mail order and internet purchases unless a valid exemption exists.\n\nWhat Michigan Department of Treasury actually says:\n\n“Is my mail order or internet purchase subject to tax? Yes, unless a valid exemption exists. Businesses - Complete Form 5087, Purchaser's Use Tax Return, or report and pay with your Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Return. Individuals - Report and pay the use tax using Form 5087, Purchaser's Use Tax Return, or on their Michigan Individual Income Tax Return but NOT BOTH.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax/information/internet-purchases-faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Michigan Department of Treasury",
      "evidence_quote": "Is my mail order or internet purchase subject to tax? Yes, unless a valid exemption exists. Businesses - Complete Form 5087, Purchaser's Use Tax Return, or report and pay with your Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Return. Individuals - Report and pay the use tax using Form 5087, Purchaser's Use Tax Return, or on their Michigan Individual Income Tax Return but NOT BOTH.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "218-michigan-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Michigan internet purchases",
      "topic": "use tax on mail order and internet purchases",
      "applies_to_country": "us-mi",
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          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
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