MI-1040

This is the main form that is used to file Michigan Individual Tax Return if a taxpayer owes tax, has a refund to claim. Taxpayers must use this form to file a Michigan return if they file a federal return, even if they do not owe Michigan Tax. When a taxpayer is claimed as a dependent and the taxpayer’s AGI is $1,500 or less if single or married, filing separately or $3,000 or less if filing a joint return, they don’t have to file a return unless they are claiming a refund.

Schedule W:

When Taxpayers had Michigan income tax withheld during the tax year, the taxpayer must complete this Withholding Tax Schedule (Schedule W) to report the withholding on their Individual Income Tax Return. If a Taxpayer does not attach Schedule W when required, the processing of the return will be delayed. Therefore attaching this form along with the main form enables efficient handling of individual income tax return. There is no need to attach Form W2 or Form 1099.

MI-1040CR:

This form is attached along with the main form to claim Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit. This credit can be claimed by Taxpayers only if they satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Homestead is located in Michigan
• In case of Part-year resident filing, the residency period in Michigan should be at least six months of the tax year.
• Taxpayer pays property taxes or rent on their Michigan homestead.
• Taxpayer was contracted to pay rent or own the home they live in.
• Taxable value of the property should be less than $135,000.
• Total Household resources must be less than $50,000.

MI-1040CR2:

This form is used to claim the Michigan Homestead Property tax credit for active military, pensioned veteran or their surviving spouse. Taxpayers can file to claim the credit only if they satisfy the below eligibility criteria:

• Taxpayer or Spouse must be a Qualified Disabled Veteran.
• Taxpayer’s homestead must be located in Michigan.
• If the Taxpayer is a Part-year Resident of Michigan, their residency period in Michigan should be at least six months of the tax year.
• Taxpayer must pay property taxes or rent on their Michigan homestead.
• Taxpayer must be contracted to pay rent or own the home they live in.
• Taxable value of the property should be less than $135,000.
• Total household resources must be less than $50,000.

MI-1040CR7:

This form helps taxpayers to claim Home Heating Credit. This helps low income families pay their home heating costs. Form MI-1040CR7 needs to be attached along with the main form while filing the individual state tax return. Taxpayers can file to claim the credit only if they satisfy the below eligibility criteria:

• Taxpayer can’t be a full-time student who is claimed as a dependent on another person’s income tax return.
• Taxpayer must not have lived in a licensed care facility for the entire tax year.
• Taxpayer’s homestead must be in Michigan.
• Taxpayer must own a home or have a lease agreement to pay rent for the home where they lived.
• Taxpayer cannot live in college or university operated housing including dormitories, residence halls, or apartments.
• Taxpayer’s income must be within certain income limits

Form 4642:

This form is for reporting any Voluntary Contributions that the taxpayer does by designating certain amounts to their tax return for Michigan charitable funds. Taxpayers can contribute successfully only if they satisfy the below conditions:

• Taxpayers can make contributions in whole dollar amounts.
• The voluntary contribution can only be made on the original return. Contributions cannot be made or reversed on an amended return.
• The individual electing to contribute must use their own funds (payments and credits) in excess of their tax liability.
• A taxpayer due a refund may elect to direct all or a portion of the refund to a voluntary contribution fund

MI-2210:

This form is used to determine if Taxpayers owe penalty and interest for failing to make estimated payments or, for underpaying the estimated tax due.

Taxpayers may avoid penalty and interest and should not file this form if they had no tax liability for previous year or was not required to file. They won’t have to attach this form even if the total tax on their previous return minus the amount they paid in withholding and all their credits is $500 or less and even if they made sufficient amount of estimated tax payments on time.