City income tax return deadline extended

Battle Creek taxpayers have extra time to file their 2020 local tax returns.

The city has extended the filing deadline until Tuesday, June 1, when taxes and any payment owed will be due. 

The automatic extension comes after the Michigan Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service moved the federal and state filing deadlines to May 17 and applies to anyone filing city taxes, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and those who are self-employed. 

Estimated due dates for tax payments have not been changed, but the city will provide an update if the IRS extends those deadlines. 

City buildings are still closed to the public, so taxpayers can find 2020 local income tax forms online at battlecreekmi.gov/206/income-tax. 

Those with questions or who need assistance with the tax forms can call the income tax office at (269) 966-3345. 

The city is encouraging people to file and pay their taxes electronically, if possible. People can also select a direct deposit for any refund. This will speed up the city's processing of tax returns, refunds and payments. 

Tax payments can be made online or by phone at (269) 966-3345. Credit card fees depend on the transaction amount. The city also accepts payments via the blue box in the City Hall parking lot. 

Employee withholdings payments have not been extended, and employers must continue to pay monthly or quarterly. 

People looking for the taxable value of their property or how much they paid in property taxes during 2020 can find the information on the city's website at the property data and taxes link under City Spotlight. 

For more information or additional help filing city income taxes, contact city income tax administrator Vicki Kammerud at vakammerud@battlecreekmi.gov or call the income tax office at (269)966-3345. 

Contact reporter Elena Durnbaugh at (269) 243-5938 or edurnbaugh@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow her on Twitter at @ElenaDurnbaugh.