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W-4 Local Tax

Important Note: W-4 tax information related to East Lansing city income tax will be available in the EBS Portal for review and certification beginning December 17, 2018. If you make changes prior to that time, they will need to be re-certified on or after December 17, 2018.

Follow these steps to review and certify your W-4 information:

NOTE: Both tax areas must be certified, even if you are not making changes to the information.

  1. The first screen to display is the Local Tax Personal Profile screen. In the Residence Tax Area field, click the pencil icon.
  2. The W-4 Local Tax – Residency screen will display. 
    1. If you need to change your city of residence:
      1. Click the Help Lookup icon Search Papers and select your city of residence from the list.
        • NOTE: this list only includes cities that have a local income tax. If you don't see your city in this list, your resident city does not have a local income tax and you should select Other/No Applicable City Tax.
      2. Click the Certification check box to confirm your review and approval of the information.
    2. If you do not need to change your city of residence, click the Certification check box to confirm your review and approval of the information.
  3. Click the Save and Back button.
  4. You will return to the Local Tax Personal Profile screen. In the Work Tax Area field, click the pencil icon.
  5. The W-4 Local Tax - for Work City screen will display.
    1. If you need to change your work city:
      1. Click the Help Lookup icon Search Papers and select your work city from the list.
        • NOTE: this list only includes cities that have a local income tax. If you don't see your city in this list, your work city does not have a local income tax and you should select  Other/No Applicable City Tax.
      2. Click the Certification check box to confirm your review and approval of the information.
    2. If you do not need to change your work city, click the Certification check box to confirm your review and approval of the information.
  6. Click the Save and Back button.
  7. Remember to log out of EBS once you’re finished reviewing and certifying.
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