Michigan Proposes Expanding Sales Tax to Services - dykema.com
Michigan proposes expanding sales tax to services, which could affect importers' service costs and compliance.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Small cross-border importers operating in or selling to Michigan, especially those using taxable services. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; proposal is pending.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Michigan is considering expanding its sales tax to cover services, potentially increasing costs for services used by importers (e.g., logistics, warehousing, consulting).
Who it affects
Small cross-border importers operating in or selling to Michigan, especially those using taxable services.
What you must do
Monitor the proposal's progress and assess which services you use that may become taxable.
Deadline
Not specified; proposal is pending.
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