East Lansing tax guide
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- East Lansing taxes residents and nonresidents at different rates, so your home address matters for the paycheck calculation.
- Both resident and commuter rates are withheld from each paycheck on top of Michigan state tax.
Local taxes
- East Lansing applies a 1% / 0.5% local wage tax on earned income.
- Nonresidents working in East Lansing pay a reduced rate of 0.5%.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $0 per year. Use the calculator above with your actual salary for a precise estimate.
| Salary | Federal | State | Local | FICA | Take-Home | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,125 | $0 | $3,825 | $40,230 | 80.5% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,188 | $0 | $5,738 | $58,405 | 77.9% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,250 | $0 | $7,650 | $74,930 | 74.9% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,375 | $0 | $11,475 | $107,416 | 71.6% |
Resident and work caveats
- East Lansing local tax treatment can depend on whether you are taxed as a resident, a commuter, or both under local rules.
- Use the calculator as an estimate and verify edge cases when your home and work locations differ.
Other Michigan city pages
| City | Local rate |
|---|---|
| Detroit | 2.4% |
| Grand Rapids | 1.5% |
| Lansing | 1% |
| Flint | 1% |