Terms Used In Michigan Laws 206.24

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Shall: is a lways mandatory and "may" is always discretionary. See Michigan Laws 206.2
  “Tax year” or “taxable year” means the calendar year, or the fiscal year ending during such calendar year, upon the basis of which taxable income is computed under this part. In the case of a return made for a fractional part of a year, the term shall mean the period for which such return is made. Except for the first return required by this part, any taxpayer’s tax year shall be for the same period as is covered by his federal income tax return.