Income Tax Department

Current Information

Pay Online, E-File or Upload your Tax Return here:

Pay, E-File, or Upload

If you have a court date and need information or if you have an automatic payment arrangement or payment plan and need to make adjustments during this time please email grincometax@grcity.us or call 616-456-3415 option 0. 

We are available for Walk-in traffic and phone calls Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.  If you have your return done and are able, consider uploading it via the link above for faster processing.


Overview

The Income Tax department is responsible for overseeing the Income Tax ordinance compliance. We work with individuals and employers to provide tax payer service. Have questions? Check out the contact us section and reach out to us. We're happy to help!

Here's a look at what we do:

  • Collect and account for income tax receipts
  • Process income tax returns
  • Refund overpayments
  • Assess tax deficiencies
  • Provide taxpayer service
  • Run collection, compliance, and enforcement programs

Individual Tax Forms

Current year tax forms

OTHER IMPORTANT FORMS

Past Years


Payments

Need to make an income tax payment? Choose how you would like to make your payment here.

Income Tax Payments

 


Filing Guide and Tax Forms

Looking for more information about how to file your individual tax return? We've put together a guide to cover all of the important topics. Here's a quick look at what you'll find in our guide:

  • Who needs to file
  • Tax Rates
  • Taxable vs. Nontaxable Income
  • Deductions
  • Options for Filing a Return
  • Due Dates and Instructions for Filing an Extension
  • Payment Options

If you can't find what you need give us a call. Our number is in the Contact Us section of this page.

Individual Filing Guide

 


Residency Status - Street Directory 

Kent County maintains a Street Directory document that tells you which municipality your address is within. You can see a list of all addresses considered Grand Rapids residents. Just follow these steps:

  1. Open the document and press Ctrl+F on your keyboard
  2. Search your street number and address
  3. Reference the Political Jurisdiction column to find your municipality

Some addresses, like the Gerald R. Ford Airport, are partially in and partially out of Grand Rapids. In this case, give us a call for more instruction. Our number is listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

Street Directory

File Online

File Online


Upload Electronic Return

If you used Turbo Tax or any other electronic program that does not e-file, you can upload your file here.

Upload Return


File by Mail

There are many ways to file your return. You can print the forms right from this page. Just go to the Individual Filers section above to find the right forms. Then fill them out and mail them to the appropriate address listed below.

IF YOU'RE EXPECTING A REFUND

Grand Rapids Income Tax
PO Box 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49501

IF YOU’RE NOT EXPECTING A REFUND

Grand Rapids Income Tax
PO Box 107
Grand Rapids, MI
49501


File in Person 

Need help? You can also come in person, and we can process your return for you.

OFFICE ADDRESS

City Hall
300 Monroe Ave NW
Third Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Make Changes to Your Return

Need to make a correction? Use the 1040 Amended(PDF, 146KB) form.

 


Questions

Still have questions? Email us at gr1040tax@grcity.us.

File Online

File Online


Upload Electronic Return

If you used Turbo Tax or any other electronic program that does not e-file, you can upload your file here.

Upload Return


Questions about e-filing?

Email us at grefile@grcity.us. We'll get right back to you!

Questions?

Email us at grwhtax@grcity.us. We respond quickly.


Pay Your Withholding 

You can use a third-party site called Municonnect to pay your withholding or to download your customized withholding booklet.

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Pay Online


Withholders Tax Forms


Withholding Guide and Forms

We've put together a guide with everything you need to know about withholding income taxes. Here's a look at what we'll cover in the guide:

  • Who Needs to Withhold
  • Tax Rates
  •  Due Dates
  • Filing and Paying Withholdings

Not finding what you need? Contact us at grwhtax@grcity.us.

Withholder Guide

 


Employer Account Access

Need to access you online withholding account to print your booklet?

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Access Your Account

Corporations

Questions? Email us at gr1120tax@grcity.us.

Prior Year Forms


Partnerships

Questions? Email us at gr1065tax@grcity.us.

Prior Year Forms

Live in a different city in Michigan? Work in a different city in Michigan? We keep a list of other Michigan cities that impose income taxes. You'll find info about the date their taxes took effect, accepted forms, tax rates, and more!

List of Other Cities