January sales slump, but see why we expect big sales in 2018

LANSING – Cold weather and the holiday hangover account for a dip in Michigan retail sales in January, on the heels of a positive holiday sales season, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index,
IRS deadline looms for employers to send ACA-required Form 1095

By Ally Nemetz, Director, Customer Service and Data Administration
The IRS extended the deadline to send IRS Form 1095 to employees to March 2,
Gov’t Affairs News: Drone discussions take off

Governor gives legislature two victories, budget season begins
Legislators scored a major victory last week as the Gov. Snyder agreed to forgive $637.1 million in outstanding driver responsibility fees and raise the personal income tax exemption to $4,900 by 2021.