AmyC
Expert Alumni

State tax filing

 I believe you are  trying to get the Homestead Property Tax Credit. If you qualify, follow these steps:

  1. Go through MI return until you get to the  Take a look at Michigan credits and taxes screen,
  2. select Start next to the Homestead Property Tax Credit.
  3. Mi uses resources not just income, do you want to review? click NO
  4. Did you pay property tax? click yes
  5. Select your status box -homeowner, renter, or mobile home park resident, and then click continue
  6. Any special situations? Select one and then continue
  7. Live in the same place all year? select yes or no
    • If yes, next screen asks for property tax and value of homestead, enter values and click continue
    • If no, enter old and new information, continue,, the next screen asks for property tax and homestead

 

From MI-1040CR  Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim  MI-1040CR Instructions:

You may not claim a property tax credit if your total household resources are over $60,600. In addition, you may not claim a property tax credit if your taxable value exceeds $136,600

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