SALES TAX: EMPLOYEE MEALS - S.B. 773 (S-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 773 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Dale L. Shugars

Committee: Finance


CONTENT


The bill would amend the General Sales Tax Act to provide that the tax would not apply to food and nonalcoholic beverages provided during work hours at a reduced rate by an employer to employees who were primarily engaged in the business of preparing or selling prepared food intended for immediate consumption.


MCL 205.54g - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne


FISCAL IMPACT


Senate Bills 734 (S-2) and 773 (S-2) would reduce sales and use tax revenue by approximately $6.6 million.


Date Completed: 11-3-99 - Fiscal Analyst: R. RossFloor\sb773 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.state.mi.us/sfa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.