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Lansing Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay in Lansing, Michigan including the 1% local income tax on top of Michigan's 4.25% state rate.

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Take-Home Pay (with city tax)
$73,87526.1% effective rate
$6,156/month after all taxes
Lansing City Tax
$1,000
1% local rate
Cost of City Tax
$83/mo
$38 per paycheck
Without City Tax
$74,875
$1,000 more per year
State Tax
$4,250
4.25% flat + local
Full Tax Breakdown
Gross Salary$100,000
Federal Income Tax−$13,225
Social Security (6.2%)−$6,200
Medicare (1.45%)−$1,450
Michigan State Tax−$4,250
Lansing City Tax (1%)−$1,000
Total Tax$26,125
Annual Take-Home$73,875
Monthly Take-Home$6,156
Biweekly Take-Home$2,841

How Lansing's 1% Tax Hits at Different Salaries

SalaryCity TaxTake-Home (with city tax)Take-Home (without)City Tax Cost/Month
$50,000$500$39,730$40,230$42
$75,000$750$57,600$58,350$63
$100,000$1,000$73,875$74,875$83
$125,000$1,250$90,101$91,351$104
$150,000$1,500$105,876$107,376$125
$200,000$2,000$138,387$140,387$167

Lansing Local Income Tax: What You Need to Know

Lansing levies a 1% local income tax on both residents and non-residents earning income in the city. This is in addition to Michigan's 4.25% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 5.25%.

Michigan's capital city with the standard 1% city rate.

The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.

The 1% local tax is applied on top of Michigan's 4.25% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Lansing's local tax costs approximately $1,000/year — that's $83/month or $38 per biweekly paycheck.

This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in Lansing. Even if you commute from outside the city, you owe the local tax on wages earned within Lansing.

Other Cities with Local Tax in Michigan

Detroit
2.4% local rate
$2,400/year on $100K
Grand Rapids
1.5% local rate
$1,500/year on $100K
Flint
1% local rate
$1,000/year on $100K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Lansing's local income tax?

Lansing charges a 1% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $1,000/year. This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in the city.

Can I avoid Lansing's local tax by living in the suburbs?

Partially. Lansing taxes non-residents on income earned within the city at 1%. You'd need to both live and work outside the city to avoid it entirely.

What is Lansing's total combined tax rate?

Including Michigan's 4.25% state rate, Lansing's 1% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 26.1%.

Is the city tax deductible on my federal return?

Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.

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