Michigan
Overall Rating for Taxes on Retirees: Mixed tax picture
State Sales Tax: State levy of 6%.
State Income Tax Range: Michigan has a flat tax rate of 4.25%. Cities can levy income taxes as well, on both residents and non-residents (who are taxed 1/2 the rate of residents). In Detroit, the resident rate is 2.4%; the state average is 1.70%, according to the Tax Foundation.
State Taxes on Social Security: Social Security benefits are not taxed in Michigan.
Property Taxes: The median property tax on Michigan’s median home value of $122,400 is $2,174.
