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Retirement tax questions

Whether your public pension is taxable in Michigan depends on your age:

  • Not taxable if born before 1946
  • Limited subtraction of $20,000 ($40,000 for joint filers) if born 1946 through 1952
  • Not eligible for subtraction if born after 1952

For complete pension deduction information, please see Michigan Income Tax for Retirement Benefits.