Tax Questions
April 10, 2009
The City of Muskegon’s resurgence is the result of meeting citizen and business needs. To do that, the citizens successfully passed a City income tax for improved police and fire services.
If you live within City Limits, you are required to pay an income tax. For details on the amount of that tax, please review our income tax main page.
If you have a question about your income tax and can’t find the answer elsewhere on this site, please leave a comment and we’ll respond accordingly.
Thank you,
Ken Grant, Income Tax Administrator.
How do I determine what is considered city limits for the Muskegon city tax?
I have a client who says they are not within the actual city limits of Muskegon and therefore we should not be withholding city tax on our employees working out there.
Is there a map or zip code references I can use?
Thank you.
Hello Sue,
We have a spreadsheet of addresses to help you determine if your client falls within city limits.
Let me know if you need more information.
Thanks for visiting,
Ken
Would like to recieve a copy of the Magnetic Media filing requirements for W2 information. We are updating our files for year end.
Thank-you!
Hello Diane,
Here’s the instructions for electronic filing of Magnetic Media: We accept the Federal MMREF format, just make sure you include local wages, local wage code preferably MKG and withholdings.
Have a great day!
Ken
We currently send paper copies of the W2′s. What other options do we have?
Thank You.
Linda -
The City accepts electronic files in the standard MMRF submitted to the federal government. Contact Income Tax Administrator Ken Grant for details (231) 724-6770.
Thanks
I need to figure out how to obtain a renaissance zone application as it is due friday (1/15/10) and I have misplaced my copy.
Thanks,
Mark
You can pick up a Renaissance Zone application in the Planning Department, located in City Hall on the 2nd floor (first office on the left).
We are open from 8:30 to 5:00.
We are a business and need to send in 1099 MISC copies for an independant contractor that lives in Muskegon, where do we send them
Hello Susan,
1099 MISC for the City of Muskegon should be mailed to:
City of Muskegon
Income Tax Department
PO BOX 29
Muskegon MI 49443
I was just wondering – I’m trying to file my tax return using TurboTax and the software won’t let me proceed without entering a “taxable value of homestead.” Where would I find that information? How should I know, for tax purposes, what my house is worth?
Like Alice, I need info on “taxable value of homestead.” Where would I find that information? Who can I contact for further info?
We just moved into the City in September. How and where is that calculated on the tax forms so we are only taxed for residence 1/3 of the year? Thanks!
Is it possible by next year to have the 1040 in a fill-able pdf format like the 1040EZ is currently?
I’m in the same boat as Alice and Jeffrey. Where can I find, or who can I call for the taxable value of my homestead? My mortgage company was no help.
You can visit the following website and register. You will then be able to look up your own property tax information.
http://muskegoncity.is.bsasoftware.com/
You can also call the County Equalization office at (231) 724-6386
What data is available through the Property Tax Search? Would that have the taxable value of my homestead?
I am trying to find a record of my Income Tax paid in 2009. Is there a way to look it up online or do I need to contact your office?
Nancy, you will need to contact the Income Tax office at (231) 724-6770
can you request an extension to pay city income tax? and if so how do you request one?
You cannot file an extension to pay city income taxes. You can file an extension to submit the tax return but the taxes were due by April 30th. However, if you cannot pay your tax liability in full, you can get on a payment plan. I suggest that you mail in your return and request to get on a payment plan. Please, call (231) 724-6770 if you need additional help.