What if I only work in East Lansing part of the time?

Your income tax may be pro-rated by your employer based on the amount of time you worked in the East Lansing community. The tax will only apply to the income earned while working in East Lansing. If your employer is unable to prorate and withholds too much, you will receive a refund when you file your EL-1040 form. You will be required to furnish support of the time worked outside of the City and this must be certified by your employer.

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1. Who will pay the East Lansing income tax?
2. How will the income tax be collected?
3. I have an East Lansing address. How do I know if it's within the City of East Lansing's boundaries?
4. What if I am a resident of the City of East Lansing, but work outside of the City in a community that already has an income tax?
5. What if I am a resident of the City of East Lansing, but work in another community that does not have a local income tax?
6. What income is exempt from the City income tax?
7. I am claimed on someone else's Michigan taxes and my adjusted gross income is less than $5,000. Should my employer still withhold the tax from my pay?
8. What if I only work in East Lansing part of the time?