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2011 Michigan Tax Return Preparation Guidance

NOTE: This is just a summary of common line items. It’s important to thoroughly go through every line item and do applicable calculations.

MI-1040 Tax Form

    MI-1040 Tax Return Form
    MI Schedule W
    Instructions

Line 4: Enter School District Code of your U.S. address. Complete List of School District Codes are found on pages 49-50 in the instructions. (This is actually pages 27-28 of the on-line instruction booklet, as the on-line instruction booklet does not contain forms). Most common School District Codes are:

Houghton: 31110
Hancock: 31010
Dollar Bay: 31100
Lake Linden: 31130
Calumet: 31030
Chassell: 31050

Line 6: Leave blank.

Line 7: Check “Single” box. Nonresident individuals file as single.

Line 8: Check “Resident” box.

Line 9a: Number of exemptions should be “1” and $3,700 should go next to it.

Line 9h: Amount should be $3,700.

Line 10: Enter the amount from Line 10 of your Form 1040NR-EZ or Line 36 from 1040NR. This is your adjusted gross income.

Line 11 & 13: Complete Michigan Schedule 1, if applicable. Otherwise – put $0. See instructions pages 12-14.

Line 18: Complete Michigan Schedule 2, if applicable. Otherwise – leave blank. See instructions pages 15-16.

Line 31: Enter amount from Box 17 of W2 Tax Form.

Final Notes:

Be sure to sign and date return.
Bottom of Form indicates where to mail form.
Attach State Copy of 1042-S Tax Form to Tax Return.
Make copy of return for your records.
Be sure to complete Michigan Schedule W.