Income Tax Payments

Step 1.Decide how you want to pay

You can pay online with a bank account or a credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). There's a 3% convenience fee to pay online using credit or debit with a $1.50 minimum.

Step 2.Make your payment

The City allows you to pay your income tax online. Clicking the button below will take you to the payment screen that will allow you to pay using a Bank Account or Credit Card.

Pay Online

Step 1.Gather documentation

Include the bottom portion of your income tax bill when you mail your payment.

Step 2.Prepare your payment

You can pay with check or money order by mail. Make your check out to Grand Rapids City Treasurer. Write your social security number or federal identification number (City account number) and the words Income Tax on your memo line.

Step 3.Mail, email, or fax your payment to us

Send your payment by mail

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

Send your payment by email

Single payment

Send an email to grincometax@grcity.us. Make sure to include the following in your email:

• Your full name
• Daytime phone number
• Bank routing number
• Bank account number
• Name of your financial institution
• The type of account (checking or savings)
• Amount you want to pay
• Date we should withdraw payment from your account

Recurring Payments

You can also schedule recurring withdrawals from your account. Just complete the Automatic Withdrawal Form(PDF, 78KB) using the link below. Email us the form when you complete it.

Send your payment by fax

Complete one of the forms below and send it with your payment information to the fax number listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

Single payment

You can pay with a credit or debit card with a 3% fee. Just complete the Tax Credit Card Payment Form(PDF, 129KB) using the link below. Otherwise you can pay with a direct withdrawal from your checking or savings account at no charge.

Recurring Payments

You can also schedule recurring withdrawals from your account. Just complete the Automatic Withdrawal Form(PDF, 78KB) using the link below. Email us the form when you complete it.

Step 1.Prepare your payment

We accept credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) for phone payments. Keep in mind that we charge a 3% fee ($1.50 minimum) for payments over the phone.

Step 2.Call to make payment

Call our office at 616-456-3415 to make your payment by phone.

Step 1.Prepare your payment

Make sure to have your preferred payment with you when you come to City Hall. We accept check, money order, cash, and credit or debit cards (Visa, Master Card, and Discover). 

Step 2.Be prepared for credit/debit card fees

There's a $1.50 minimum credit or debit card payments. If you choose to pay with a card, keep in mind that we charge these fees:

• Debit card payments under $60: $1.50
• Credit/debit card payments: 2.5%

Step 3.Check our office hours

Before you head to our office, make sure we're open.

January 26, 2024

The Income Tax Department is now open for in-person appointments and limited walk-in traffic per social distancing guidelines. To make an appointment, or for help with your City of Grand Rapids income tax return, please call 616-456-3415 and select option 0 or email grincometax@grcity.us. Completed returns may be uploaded to the Income Tax Department at grcity.us/incometax. The filing deadline for 2020 City of Grand Rapids income tax returns is April 30th.

Those who need a payment arrangement or extension of an existing payment arrangement may call 616-456-3415.

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Step 4.Visit our office to make your payment

Visit the Income Tax office at City Hall. We're located on the third floor.

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