Michigan's Auto Parts Taxes Aren't Going Where You Think

Michigan State Representative Jason Morgan is proposing changes to how the state distributes sales tax revenue collected on auto parts, fluids, tires, batteries, and other vehicle-related purchases. Morgan says that under Michigan's current system, only about 7% of sales tax revenue from many automotive products ultimately reaches the state's Comprehensive Transportation Fund, with the majority instead going to the general fund to support unrelated government spending. He also argues the current funding model has failed to keep pace with changing consumer habits. While auto parts were once primarily purchased at dealerships and specialty auto parts stores, many Michigan residents now buy the same products at big-box retailers, warehouse clubs, and other large retailers, creating what Morgan describes as a growing gap in transportation funding. #Michigan #JasonMorgan #RoadFunding #Transportation #Taxes #Infrastructure #Taxpayer #MichiganPolitics #Economy #PublicPolicy #GovernmentSpending #StatePolitics #Roads #Budget #EconomicNews