New to Michigan state withholding taxes? Here’s what you need to know. Withholding Requirements:
• Register as an employer by clicking here.
• Michigan Withholding Exemption Certificate - MI-W4.
• Several Michigan cities have withholding forms as well. A complete list can be found here (under Michigan).
• Withholding Method = 4.25% effective 1/1/2016.
• Supplemental Rate = Withhold as for federal, Withhold at 4.25% if flat rate for federal.
Local Taxes: For a complete list of city taxes click here.
State Unemployment Insurance (SUI): Report quarterly wages and contributions by filing Form UIA 1028 (Employer's Quarterly Wage/Tax Report) by 25th day of month following end of quarter: Benefit ratio formula
Wage base is $9,000 effective July 1, 2016 Contribution rates range from 0.06% to 13.3% for 2016
New employers use 2.7% in 2016State Disability Insurance (SDI): None
State Labor Laws:
Minimum Wage - $8.50
Termination Pay - Fired/Quit - next regular payday.
Employers must report hiring, rehiring, and return to work within 20 days using Michigan New Hire Reporting Form 3281, or MI W-4 (Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate) to:
New Hire Operations Center
P.O. Box 85010
Lansing, MI 48908-5010
Phone: 800-524-9846
Fax: 877-318-165
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To report online click here.
MiSDU
P.O. Box 30350
P.O. Box 30037 Lansing, MI 48909800-817-0805<br /
To report online click here.
Reciprocal States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
Other helpful links: Michigan Department of Treasury
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency For paycheck calculation visit the Paycheck Calculator of PaycheckCity.