Employer Withholding


Welcome to the City of Lansing, Michigan's capitol city.  We are pleased you have selected Lansing as your place to do business.

Similiar to other Michigan cities, Lansing has adopted the Michigan Uniform City Income Tax Act.  Employers conducting business in Lansing must withhold Lansing city income taxes for employees who work or live in the City.  In addition to withholding requirements, Lansing has an income tax for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and sole proprietorships.  

Lansing has an on-line withholding system that allows you, the employer, more control and access to your withholding data. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 517.483.4114 or e-mail us at withholding@ci.lansing.mi.us 

Form Description 
W2 E-Filing Electronic W2 Reporting and Instructions
L-SS4 Employer's Withholding Registration
L-941Q Employer's Quarterly Deposit Coupon for Income Tax Withheld
L-941M Employer's Monthly Deposit Coupon for Income Tax Withheld
LW-3 2007 Employer's Annual Reconciliation of Income Tax Withheld - 2007
L-6-IT Notice of Change or Discontinuance
LW-4 Employee's Withholding Certificate
Guide Instructions and Information regarding Income Tax Withholding for the City of Lansing