Michigan Income Tax Calculator
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Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Michigan income tax calculation
Unsuprisingly, with the Big Three all headquartered in Detroit, motor manufacturing is the largest industry in the Great Lakes State. The median household income is $64,488 (2021).
Brief summary of Michigan state income tax:
- state income tax is a flat rate of 4.25%
- local income tax ranges from 1% to 2.4% for some cities
- no state-level payroll tax
- able to claim state exemptions
From Wikipedia
Calculating your Michigan state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
- Deduce your state payroll tax liability [Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability]
- Add up all state and local taxes [State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income taxes]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 4.25% |
Local income tax
| Tax year | City | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Albion | 1% |
| Battle Creek | 1% | |
| Big Rapids | 1% | |
| Benton Harbor | 1% | |
| Detroit | 2.4% | |
| East Lansing | 1% | |
| Flint | 1% | |
| Grand Rapids | 1.5% | |
| Grayling | 1% | |
| Hamtramck | 1% | |
| Highland Park | 2% | |
| Hudson | 1% | |
| Ionia | 1% | |
| Jackson | 1% | |
| Lansing | 1% | |
| Lapeer | 1% | |
| Muskegon | 1% | |
| Muskegon Heights | 1% | |
| Pontiac | 1% | |
| Port Huron | 1% | |
| Portland | 1% | |
| Saginaw | 1.5% | |
| Springfield | 1% | |
| Walker | 1% |
State standard deduction
There is no state-level standard deductions.
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$5,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $10,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $5,000 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,900 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $9,800 | |
| Dependent(s) | $4,900 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,400 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,800 | |
| Dependent(s) | $4,400 |
FAQs
How do I calculate my Michigan income tax?
Calculate your Michigan state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
- Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability
- State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income tax
How much is $55000 a year after taxes in Michigan?
With an annual salary of $55,000, a single filer will have an income tax of $11,200.50 and be able to bring home $43,799.50.