Who needs to file a City of Hamtramck income tax return (H1040R &H1040NR)?
Every resident or part year resident of Hamtramck, 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 within the city limits, must file a return. The following examples may be used to assist you in determining if a return is required: $ Filing as a single person if your income is $600 or more, you must file a return. $ Married filing jointly if your income is $1200 or more you must file a return. $ Filing single and you are 65 years or older and your income is $1200 or more you must file a return. $ Married filing jointly and both you and your spouse are 65 or older and your income is $2400 or more you must file a return. If you do not meet the above criteria but Hamtramck tax was withheld or you made estimated tax payments, you must file a Hamtramck return. All corporations and partnerships should file tax returns regardless of net income or loss.
