Income Tax Department

CURRENT COVID-19 INFORMATION

Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, we are making the Tax Return Upload available to all taxpayers, corporations and employers.

Upload your Tax Return/Withholding here:

Withholding upload - EMPLOYER ONLY Taxpayer 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'll be available for phone calls Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. We'll have extended hours for filing when it's deemed safe to do so. If you need to visit our office, please contact us at 616-456-3415 to schedule an appointment. If you have your return done and are able, consider uploading it to us on our website for faster processing.

Announcements

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17th, 2021.

The City of Grand Rapids will be following the IRS based on Sec 141.664 Sec 64. The Income Tax Administrator will be moving the date due from April 30th to June 1st. 

Taxpayers can defer income tax payments due on April 30th, 2021, to June 1st , 2021, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This means we will give all Grand Rapids taxpayers until June 1st  to file. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations, and other non-corporate tax filers as well as those who pay self-employment tax. This deferment does not apply to any withholding taxes.

Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call us to qualify for this automatic tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the June 1st deadline, can request a filing extension by filing our extension form.

There will not be any penalty or interest on tax due unless it was for failure to make estimated payments. At this time estimated payment due dates have not been changed or moved but we will update this as we get information from the IRS.  If you have questions regarding this or your returns please email grincometax@grcity.us or call 616-456-3415 option 0.

We will be available for phone calls Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM and Wednesdays until 7pm. We have extended hours for filing in office on Saturday March 27th, April 10th, April 17th, and April 24th from 8am to 2pm. If you have your return done and are able, consider uploading it to us on our website 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? You'll have some options to choose from. Check out our income tax payments page.

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

We now have a new EZ resident form. This new form is through a third party site. It allows you to file online. This form can only be used by residents.

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 a 1040EZ Online

Full-year residents can file online if they meet certain conditions. Your income must be derived only from wages, interest, or dividends. None of your income can be excludable from the Grand Rapids Income tax return.

Online EZ Form

Upload your return

If you used Turbo Tax or 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.

Leave grandrapidsmi.gov
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?

Leave grandrapidsmi.gov
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

Contact Us

Phone

616-456-3415

Fax

616-456-4540

Email

grincometax@grcity.us

Location

City Hall
300 Monroe Ave NW Third Floor
Grand Rapids
49503
View Map

City Income Tax Act

Looking for information about State laws governing local taxes? We're governed by Federal, State, and Local laws. This is just one of the important policies we have to follow.

Read the Act

IRS Tax Forms

Looking for federal tax forms? Use the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) site to find your forms.

IRS Website

State Tax Forms

Looking for information about your State taxes? Use the State of Michigan website to answer your questions and find your forms.

State Tax Website

Back to top