Michigan EITC, Homestead Property Tax Credit, and Home Heating Credit¶
Michigan tax relief relevant to caregiver households, including the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families, Homestead Property Tax Credit for eligible homeowners and renters, and Home Heating Credit for low-income households.
Michigan offers several tax credits relevant to caregiver households. The Michigan EITC is 30% of the federal EITC, with a 2025 maximum Michigan credit of $2,414, and can produce a refund even when no tax is owed. The 2025 Homestead Property Tax Credit helps eligible homeowners and renters with property taxes, with a taxable value limit of $165,400, total household resources limit of $71,500, and credit limit of $1,900. The Home Heating Credit helps low-income Michigan homeowners and renters pay heating expenses, based on total household resources, household size, and standard or actual heating-cost calculations.