topic Why do I still owe Michigan State tax after withholding 4.25%? I don’t have any other income, credits, exceptions, etc. in State tax filing

Why do I still owe Michigan State tax after withholding 4.25%? I don’t have any other income, credits, exceptions, etc.

alissakumm84 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:39:58 GMT

Re: Why do I still owe Michigan State tax after withholding 4.25%? I don’t have any other income, credits, exceptions, etc.

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:09:19 GMT

MI does have a flat tax rate. Have you double checked the amounts you entered from boxes 16 and 17 of your W-2? Look for misplaced decimals or extra zeroes.

Re: Why do I still owe Michigan State tax after withholding 4.25%? I don’t have any other income, credits, exceptions, etc.

Mike9241 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:57:47 GMT

we can't see your return

your tax should be the net of your Michigan wages box 16 of W-2 less your exemptions from box 9 on the MI-1040 times 4.25%

Maybe your employer miscalculated withholding or maybe on the MI W-4 you claimed too many exemptions or maybe you mad an enry error.