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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 8:47:58 AM

I want to enter my "rent paid" for Michigan but I can't find where to enter it.

Other question's answers stated that since I live in Michigan, I will be prompted to enter that info but I never was.  where do I enter the rent I paid during 2017?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 8:48:00 AM

Yes, you can enter Michigan rent if it is your permanent home and you meet all the following requirements

·         Your homestead is in Michigan

·         You were a resident of Michigan for at least six months during the year

·         You own or are contracted to pay rent and occupy a Michigan homestead on which property taxes were levied

·         If you own your home, your taxable value is $135,000 or less (unless unoccupied farmland)

·         Your total household resources are $50,000 or less (part year residents must annualize total household resources to determine if a credit reduction applies)

For more information, follow this link: 

Michigan Homestead Exemption

Here are the steps to enter Rent in your Michigan return:

Click on State (left menu column)

As you go through the interview, you will come to the a menu for General Info, Income, Credits and taxes, etc.  Click on Credits and taxes  (click on screenshot #1 below)

Click on the Start/Revisit box next to Homestead Property Tax Credit.  (See Screenshot #2 below.)

On the screen Do you want to review your total household resources? click Yes.  (Screenshot #3)

On the Location of Property screen answer Yes (if appropriate).   (Screenshot #4)

At Any of These Sources of Household Resources - check the boxes that apply (if applicable) (Screenshot #5)

At Enter Medical Insurance or HMO Premiums, enter amount, if applicable (Screenshot #6)

On the Homestead Property Tax Credit screen click on Yes (if appropriate).  

Continue through the rest of the screens, entering the requested information.

NOTE:  Keep in mind that some screens may appear differently depending on where you are in the program.  If you need additional assistance, please comment and I will assist further.


New Member
Mar 5, 2020 5:27:55 PM

having issues entering the amount i paid for my rent for the year 2019 in Michigan 

Expert Alumni
Mar 6, 2020 7:16:40 AM

Entering your rent for Michigan is done in the interview toward then end. These are the steps for you since there are already details in your state.

  • From the left menu select State>
  • Continue>
  • Michigan click Continue>
  • The summary page will appear with Go over your Michigan Taxes
  • Scroll down to Credits and taxes and click Edit.>
  • Homestead Property Tax Credit and Edit.
  • Do  you want to review your household income? Answer Yes
  • At the Rented Homestead Summary, click Edit to enter the amount you paid for rent dates.