Highland Park Income Tax Division

Highland Park Income Tax Division is a municipal tax office in Highland Park, MI, responsible for administering income tax collection for residents, non-residents working in the city, and businesses operating within city limits. It handles tax returns, estimated tax payments, and compliance for individuals and corporations, with a filing deadline of April 30th or within four months after the end of a fiscal year. The division serves residents who live within Highland Park city limits, non-residents earning income within the city, and part-year residents who must file for the time they resided there. All income tax returns for individuals are processed through the City of Hamtramck, which administers the program on behalf of Highland Park. The tax rate is 2.0% for residents and businesses and 1.0% for non-residents working in the city. Taxpayers must mail paper returns to a designated post office box or submit them in person at Hamtramck City Hall, with no email submissions accepted.

The office operates under the oversight of the City of Highland Park and is managed by Pamela Kowalewski, the Income Tax Administrator. It handles tax filings for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and self-employed persons, requiring supporting documentation to be included with all submissions. Payments must be made by check or money order payable to the City of Highland Park and include the last four digits of the Social Security number and the tax year. The division does not accept e-filed returns and emphasizes that incomplete or incorrectly submitted documents may delay processing.

The office is located on Woodward Avenue, a main road in Highland Park, approximately 0.1 miles from the intersection with the Robert B. Blackwell Municipal Building, a short distance from the Highland Park Police station, and within a half-mile of Mulford Park and Highland Park Head Start. The surrounding area includes the Gateway Community neighborhood and is near the city’s civic and public service centers.

The business has a rating of 1.00 based on customer reviews, though no specific strengths are listed in the score_strengths field. It is part of the city’s broader governmental operations and serves as a key administrative function for local tax collection. The division plays a central role in maintaining the city’s revenue system, ensuring compliance with local tax laws for all income earned within Highland Park.