How to Amend a Michigan State Tax Return Online

Michigan allows up to three years to file an amended return. If you filed through Online Taxes, you can access your return and make corrections for free. If you did not originally file online, a fee of $49.95 is charged to amend the tax return online.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tax information for filing year to be amended
• Username and password

Access OnLine Return

1. 
    

   Log in with original username and password. Go to "Tax Return Status." Under "Quick Links" on the right hand side of the screen, click on "Amend a Return."

2. Select "File an Amended Return."
   Go through original interview again.

3. Go through entire interview for return. Make the individual corrections or changes needed.

4. Enter information that has changed when you get to the end of the interview, if prompted. Enter reason for the return.

5. Print and mail the amended return to the address that is provided at the end of the interview.

Tips & Warnings

• If you did not complete your original filing with Online Taxes, you will need to amend your return by going to "Start an Amended Tax Return." Create a username and password for your amended return. Enter information for your corrected return and print and mail the corrected return.
• If you owe a debt to the State of Michigan, the Treasury Department will satisfy the debt before issuing a refund.

References

• Michigan.gov

Resources

• Michigan State Online Tax Forms