EAST LANSING, Mich. – With the East Lansing income tax slated to go into effect on January 1, 2019, the City of East Lansing will be hosting a series of income tax meetings this November and December and recently released employer withholding forms and guides, which are available at www.cityofeastlansing.com/incometax.
The first of the income tax meetings was hosted last week on Tuesday, Nov. 13 for employers and three additional meetings are still to come – two for East Lansing residents and employees and one for corporations, partnerships and trusts. The upcoming meetings will take place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, on the following dates:
- Tuesday, Nov. 20; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; ELHCC’s Executive Conference Room (a meeting for residents/employees)
- Wednesday, Nov. 28; 6-8 p.m.; ELHCC’s Banquet Hall (a meeting for residents/employees)
- Monday, Dec. 3; 1-3 p.m.; ELHCC’s Banquet Hall (a meeting for corporations, partnerships and trusts)
The meetings for residents and employees on Nov. 20 and Nov. 28 will include a welcome/introduction from City officials, a brief overview of the income tax and details on what individuals will need to do. There will also be an opportunity for questions from the audience at these meetings. The meeting for corporations, partnerships and trusts on Monday, Dec. 3 will include a welcome/introduction from City officials, information on filing requirements and an opportunity for questions from the audience.
In addition to the employer withholding forms and guides, updated FAQs and income tax boundary maps can be found at www.cityofeastlansing.com/incometax. The income tax boundary maps show the area where the income tax will be assessed and the interactive GIS map is searchable by address, parcel number and MSU building name.
Those who are unable to attend the meetings and have questions about the new income tax can call (517) 319-6862 or send an email to incometax@cityofeastlansing.com.