Tax Bracket for Michigan (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Michigan (MI) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Flat rate
Top Marginal Rate
4.25%
Number of Brackets
1
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Michigan
This calculator shows which Michigan tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Michigan Overview
Michigan levies a flat income tax rate of 4.25% on all taxable income. Unlike progressive states with multiple brackets, every dollar earned in Michigan is taxed at the same rate, making calculations predictable and straightforward.
How Michigan Compares
Michigan's top rate of 4.25% compares to Ohio at 3.5% and Indiana at 3.05%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3.5% | Ohio has an income tax rate of 3.5%. |
| Indiana | 3.05% | Indiana has an income tax rate of 3.05%. |
| Wisconsin | 7.65% | Wisconsin has an income tax rate of 7.65%. |
Michigan's income tax rate of 4.25% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Michigan Residents
- 1Michigan uses a flat income tax rate of 4.25%, meaning all taxable income is taxed at the same rate regardless of how much you earn.
- 2With a flat tax, your marginal rate and effective state rate are the same—4.25%.
- 3Federal brackets still apply progressively on top of Michigan's flat 4.25% rate.
- 4Pre-tax retirement contributions reduce both your federal bracket and the income subject to Michigan's flat 4.25%.
- 5Michigan's flat 4.25% is below the national average of about 5%, making withholding calculations straightforward.