The
Michigan Graduated Income Tax Amendment may be on the
November 6, 2012 statewide ballot in
Michigan as a
legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. The measure would implement a graduated income tax. Currently, the state of Michigan has a flat income tax rate of 4.35 percent.
[1]
According to reports, 33 states have graduated income tax models.[1]
Polls
- See also: Polls, 2012 ballot measures
- A EPIC-MRA poll conducted April 27-May 3 found that the proposed measure supported by 64 percent, while 32 percent were opposed and 4 percent were undecided. The poll surveyed 600 likely voters and had a margin or error of +/- 4 percentage points.[2]
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Position is ahead and at or over 50% Position is ahead or tied, but under 50%
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| Date of Poll
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Pollster
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In favor
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Opposed
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Undecided
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Number polled
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| April 27-May 3 |
EPIC-MRA |
64% |
32% |
4% |
600
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Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Michigan Constitution
To place the measure on the ballot a minimum two-thirds vote was required in both the House and the Senate.
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