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No 25 State Dossier · MI

Michigan,
income tax, 2026.

Flat 4.25% rate. Affordable living. Detroit resurgence in tech & automotive.

State rate
4.25%
Local
varies
Sales tax
6%
COL index
89
§ I · At four incomes

Composite take-home, read at representative salaries.

Income Federal FICA State Take-home Effective
$60,000 $5,020 $4,590 $2,550 $47,840 20.3%
$100,000 $13,170 $7,650 $4,250 $74,930 25.1%
$150,000 $24,734 $11,475 $6,375 $107,416 28.4%
$250,000 $51,304 $15,064 $10,625 $173,007 30.8%
§ II · Other levies

What Michigan charges instead.

State sales
6%

base rate

Local
varies

city income tax

Property
1.38%

effective

COL index
89

100 = national avg.

§ III · The instrument

Adjust the income, read the brackets.

Income Scale · Gross
Filing: Single
$
$0
$25k
$50k
$100k
$200k
$500k
§ IV · Brackets

Michigan State Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Michigan uses a flat tax rate applied to all taxable income.

4.25%
Flat rate on all taxable income
§ V · Regional

Compare Michigan with nearby states.

01
South Dakota No income tax
$75k → $61,592 02
Illinois 4.95% top rate
$75k → $57,879 03
Indiana 2.95% top rate
$75k → $59,379 04
Minnesota 9.85% top rate
$75k → $57,943 05
Wisconsin 7.65% top rate
$75k → $58,638
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the Michigan income tax rate for 2026?

Michigan has a flat 4.25% state income tax in 2026. At $75,000 gross income, state tax is approximately $3,188.

What is total (federal + state) take-home on $100,000 in Michigan?

On $100,000 in Michigan (2026): Federal income tax is approximately $13,170, Michigan state tax is approximately $4,250, FICA (SS + Medicare) is approximately $7,650. Total taxes: $25,070. Take-home: $74,930 (25.1% combined effective rate).

Does Michigan have sales tax?

Michigan's state sales tax rate is 6%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes.

Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, Tax Foundation 2025 State Rates, Federation of Tax Administrators Compare Michigan globally →