Tax Returns Must be eFiled or Mailed by April 15, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns are due in less than a month.
State individual income tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked through the U.S. Postal Service by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15. For more information about e-filing, go to www.mifastfile.org
“Taxpayers still have time to complete and file their 2023 tax return before the mid-April deadline," said Deputy State Treasurer Kavita Kale, who oversees Treasury's Revenue Services programs. “This year, there are a lot of tax benefits on the table for Michigan’s taxpayers, including an expanded Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families and the ‘Retirement Tax’ rollback. Consider e-filing or finding a reputable tax preparer to ensure an accurate return is filed and all benefits are received.”
For the 2023 tax year, the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families quintupled from 6% to 30% and retirees have more options for choosing the best taxing situation for their retirement benefits.
To date, more than 2.1 million returns for the 2023 tax year have been processed, providing more than $1.46 billion in refunds. The average refund amount is $841.
Printed tax forms are available online and at public libraries, post offices in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, Department of Health and Human Services county offices, and Treasury field offices.
For the benefit and convenience of taxpayers, both federal and state of Michigan individual income tax returns are due April 15, 2024. City of Detroit individual income tax returns are also due on April 15, 2024.
Ask Tax Questions with eServices
Michigan taxpayers who have questions about their individual income tax returns or refunds can use the Treasury eServices platform to find answers.
The state Treasury Department portal enables taxpayers to ask state individual income tax-related questions when convenient and avoids waiting for a customer service representative to answer your call. Taxpayers typically get answers to questions through Treasury eServices within 24 to 48 hours.
The Treasury eServices platform also enables taxpayers to change addresses, view estimated tax payments, calculate penalty and interest, and view and respond to letters. Tax refund status information is available through eServices.
Free Tax Help
Individuals with low income, disabilities or are 60 years of age or older may qualify for free tax preparation help from IRS-certified volunteers. For information about free tax help, go to irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep or dial 2-1-1.
Additional free tax help can be found at www.michiganfreetaxhelp.org.
To learn more about Michigan's individual income tax or to download forms, go to www.michigan.gov/incometax. Information about the city of Detroit's individual income tax can be found at www.michigan.gov/citytax.
