Michigan income tax in 2026
Michigan taxes wages at a flat 4.25% of taxable income. Michigan has no standard deduction; instead the filer, spouse and each dependent get a $5,900 personal exemption, with no income limit.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 4.25% |
Michigan's new 2026 deductions for qualified tips and overtime pay aren't included.
Local taxes: 24 cities levy an income tax on residents' wages: 2.4% in Detroit, 2% in Highland Park, 1.5% in Grand Rapids and Saginaw, and 1% in the others, including Lansing and Flint. Not included above.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,091 a year ($4,008 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,299 Michigan tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $101,083 a year ($8,424 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $4,097 Michigan tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Michigan's income tax rate in 2026?
Michigan taxes wages at a flat 4.25% of taxable income in 2026. Michigan has no standard deduction; instead the filer, spouse and each dependent get a $5,900 personal exemption, with no income limit.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Michigan?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,091 a year ($4,008 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $2,299 Michigan income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Michigan?
Yes: 24 cities levy an income tax on residents' wages: 2.4% in Detroit, 2% in Highland Park, 1.5% in Grand Rapids and Saginaw, and 1% in the others, including Lansing and Flint. They aren't included in this calculator.
Michigan rules checked on 2026-10-01: michigan.gov, michigan.gov, michigan.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.