Income Tax Information
The City of Ionia has an income tax. Residents pay 1% of their taxable income and non-residents who work inside the city limits of Ionia pay 1/2% of their taxable income. Income taxes are due on the 30th of April each year.

Every resident or part year resident of Ionia who has taxable income in a tax year must file a return. Every non-resident who has taxable income derived from working or from sources inside the city limits must file a return. For a complete listing of addresses that are within the city limits, please view our city street guide.

Because of the city income tax, Ionia has one of the lowest property tax rates in West Michigan. Our operating property tax rate for the city of Ionia is just three mills and is levied on the summer property tax bill. View our tax division page for more information regarding city income and property taxes.

City Income Tax Forms
You can view a list of city income tax forms that you can download and print. After filling it out you can either email, postal mail, fax, or drop off the completed form(s) at City Hall.

Electronic Filing Tax Tool Preparation
City of Ionia residents and non-resident tax payers can utilize the city income tax preparation tool for electronic filing. This tool is not available the very first year you file an Ionia City Income Tax Return and this tool is also not available to part-year residents. The software requires that you are already in our system before you can use the tax tool.

Make a Payment Online
Individuals and Businesses can make their city income tax payments online. Individuals need to use their alternate ID that is located on their billing statement.

We have a professional staff that can answer questions and help you find the necessary forms, or provide other information. Call the City of Ionia Income Tax Department at 616-523-0142, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Be sure to bookmark this section to access the City of Ionia's income tax forms.