Income Tax

All  forms for filing Individual tax returns are available by clicking this link: 2015 Forms on Michigan.gov website

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office.

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Wed and Friday) in 

room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.
 

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office.

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office.

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office.

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office.

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office. 

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

PLEASE NOTE: You cannot save a completed copy of this form on your computer. If you would like a copy for your records, please fill out the form and then print it. AS A REMINDER, YOU SHOULD MAIL YOUR COMPLETED RETURN. THE CITY DOES NOT ACCEPT E-FILING.
Printable Forms	Fill-In Forms
Form D-1040(R) - Resident Individual Return Booklet & Instructions	Form D1040(R) - Resident Individual
Form D-1040(NR) - Non-Resident Individual Return Booklet & Instructions	Form D1040(NR) - Non-Resident Individual Form
Form D-1040(L) - Part-Year Resident Return & Instructions
Form D-1040(ES) -Estimate Tax Payment Vouchers Booklet
Form D-1040(EXT) - Individual Application for Extension of Time
Form D-1040(RZ) - Individual Renaissance Form
Form D-1041 - Estates & Trusts Tax Return & Instruction
Form D-1041(EXT) - Estates & Trusts Applications for Extension of Time
Form D-1065 - Partnership Return Booklet & Instructions	Form D-1065 - Partnership Return
Form D-1065(EXT) - Partnership Application for Extension of Time
Form D-1065(RZ) - Partnership Renaissance Form
Form D-1120 - Corporation Return, Booklet & Instructions	Form D-1120 - Corporation Return
Form D-1120(EXT) - Corporation Application for Extension of Time
Form D-1120(RZ) - Corporation Renaissance Form
Form D-941/501/DW3 - Monthly/Quarterly Tax W/H Vouchers Booklet
Request for Income Tax Clearance For R.Z. Benefit Act
City of Detroit Income Tax Order Form
Form DSS4 - Employer's Withholding Registration Form
Form DSS4 - Employers Withholding Instructions
Form DW4 Employee Withholding Certification & Instructions
Form D-U1 - Utility Users Tax Monthly Return & Instructions
Form DU1A - Utility Users Tax Annual Return & Instructions
Income Tax Lockbox Addresses
Order 2009 Tax Forms

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office. 

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

Printable Forms

Form D1040(R) - 2008 Detroit Resident Individual (with instructions)

Form D1040(NR) - 2008 Detroit Non-Resident Individual (with instructions)

Form D1040(Ext) - Individual Extension Request

Form D1040(ES) - Estimate Tax Payment Vouchers Please use Form D1040 (ES) Estimate Tax Payment Vouchers Booklet for Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations - and check the applicable box in the form.

Form D1040(L) - Part Year Resident Form

Form D1040(L) - Part Year Resident(instructions)

Form D-1040 (RZ) - Individual Renaissance Zone Form

Form D-1041 - Estates and Trusts

Form D-1041 (Ext) Estates and Trusts Extension Request

Form D1120 - 2008 Corporation Return (with instructions)

Form D1120 - (Ext) Corporate Extension Request

Form DU1 - Utility Users Tax

Form DU1A - 2008 Utility Users Tax (with instructions)

Form D941/501 - Employer's Monthly Return (includes vouchers,  instructions, and annual reconciliation form - DW3)

Form D1065 - 2008 Partnership Return (with instructions)

Form D1065 - (Ext) Partnership Extension Request

Schedule RZ of D-1065

Schedule RZ of D-1120

Employer's Withholding Registration Form

Employer Withholding Instructions

Employee Withholding Certificate

Request for Income Tax Clearance

Order Tax Forms

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office. 

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

The following City of Detroit Tax forms are available online.

Printable Forms

Form D1040(R) - 2007 Detroit Resident Individual (with instructions)

Form D1040(NR) - 2007 Detroit Non-Resident Individual (with instructions)

Form D1040(Ext) - Individual Extension Request

Form D1040(ES) - Estimate Tax Payment Vouchers Please use Form D1040 (ES) Estimate Tax Payment Vouchers Booklet for Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations - and check the applicable box in the form.

Form D1040(L) - Part Year Resident Form

Form D1040(L) - Part Year Resident(instructions)

Form D-1040 (RZ) - Individual Renaissance Zone Form

Form D-1041 - Estates and Trusts

Form D-1041 (Ext) Estates and Trusts Extension Request

Form D1120 - 2007 Corporation Return (with instructions)

Form D1120 - (Ext) Corporate Extension Request

Form DU1 - Utility Users Tax (with instructions)

Form DU1A - 2007 Utility Users Tax (with instructions)

Form D941/501 - Employer's Monthly Return (includes vouchers,  instructions, and annual reconciliation form - DW3)

Form D1065 - 2007 Partnership Return (with instructions)

Form D1065 - (Ext) Partnership Extension Request

Schedule RZ of D-1065

Schedule RZ of D-1120

Employer's Withholding Registration Form

Employer Withholding Instructions

Employee Withholding Certificate

Requirements for Income Tax Clearance

Request for Income Tax Clearance for Renaissance Zone

Requirements for Income Tax Clearance for Renaissance Zone

For additional forms, call or fax your request to the income tax office. 

All forms are available for pickup during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays) in room 130 or 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

An approved Income Tax Clearance states that an individuals, businesses or subcontractors  seeking seeking employment or contracts with the City of Detroit has complied with all the provision of the City Income Tax Ordinance. Contractors (Individuals, businesses or subcontractors) cannot be awarded a contract and are not authorized to perform services until they are in compliance with the City Income Tax Ordinance. The "Request for Income Tax Clearance" form should be submitted 30 days prior to submission for new bids or renewals of contraction extensions. Please e-mail your completed request form (preferably in pdf format) to : 

When requesting an Income Tax Clearance, complete the form
carefully to avoid processing delays. We must have the full name of the individual or business, the complete address, including zip code and telephone number. Clearances without social security numbers or federal identification numbers CANNOT be processed, they will be denied. Individuals married or previously married who filed joint returns must include spouse's social security number. If business is a sole proprietorship, the owner's social security number must be provided.

Businesses must file Corporation D-1120 or Partnership D-1065 returns, regardless of net profit or loss. Non-profit organizations are required to file D-1120 tax return based on non-related income. All employers located in the City or "doing business within the City" must withhold City of Detroit income taxes from employees compensation. Employers subject to withholding tax must file monthly or quarterly forms D-941/501, as well as, form DW-3 Annual Reconciliation with W2's.  All assessments must be paid. New employers must request an Employer's Package and register with the City by completing and submitting an Employer's Withholding Registration form DSS-4. contractors must Supply a list of subcontractors with federal identification numbers or social security numbers. Contractors must also supply the federal identification numbers used for their leased employees.

Individuals must file returns and pay income taxes, and not have any unpaid assessments. Detroit residents must file Form D-104(R). If a taxpayer claims a non-resident status, proof will be required (copy of lease, mortgage closing statements, drivers license, voter's registration, ect.) If an individual seeking a tax clearance reside within the City, but claimed dependent status on another person's tax return, or received assistance, proof my be required.

Income Tax Clearances denied based of one or more of the following reasons: (1)Missing withholding payments, DW-3 Annual Reconciliation with W2's, (2) Unpaid assessments and (3) Missing tax returns and related data regarding taxpayers are confidential : therefore,reasons for denial are given only to the taxpayer or authorized representative with power of attorney.

Taxpayers denied clearance  may visit our office to obtain information about their account or to drop off requested information.

Appointments are not necessary. For additional information contact the Clearance Section at (313) 224-3328. Our office is located in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center,2 Woodward Ave, Suite 130. Office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday