The City of Flint and Michigan Department of Treasury announced a partnership that will shift administration of the city's income tax to the state beginning January 1, 2027. The state will process individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary income tax returns, and collect and enforce income tax withholding for the city. Under the current system, the City of Flint Income Tax Division oversees collection and enforcement of the city's 1% tax rate for residents and 0.5% tax rate for non-residents working within the city.
The new arrangement will allow taxpayers to electronically file their Flint tax return alongside their state income tax return, starting in 2027. The partnership will provide taxpayers with online services to electronically file, pay, and manage their accounts; faster refunds and improved accuracy through built-in validations; and centralized support through messaging, phone, and email.
"This transition is about making the income tax process easier for our residents while ensuring Flint has the tools it needs to collect the revenue owed to our community," said Mayor Sheldon Neeley. "With January approaching, we want taxpayers to understand what is changing, what services will be available and what they need to do as we move to the new system."
Flint is the second Michigan city to enter such an arrangement. The City of Detroit has been in a similar partnership with the state since 2015, and the City of Pontiac is anticipated to begin in 2028. Since Treasury began administering Detroit's income taxes in 2015, the city has experienced a 54% increase in tax revenue, reflecting improved administration and economic growth. Until January 1, Flint taxpayers should continue working with city officials for income tax filing and payment.