How to Check on Your State Tax Refund in Michigan
Delays in receiving a Michigan tax refund may be caused by a number of issues, such as providing inaccurate banking information or an incorrect address. If a Michigan state refund is taking a long time to arrive, it may become necessary to check the status of the return. According to the State of Michigan Department of Treasury website, Michigan taxpayers who e-filed their state tax returns should wait 14 days before checking the status of a Michigan state tax refund. Taypayers who mailed a Michigan state tax return should wait six weeks before checking the status of their Michigan state tax refunds.
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Log on to the State of Michigan Department of Treasury's website, which provides an online tool that allows you to check the status of your state tax refund. Provide your last name and Social Security number as they both appeared on your Michigan state tax return. Indicate the tax year, adjusted gross income and filing status used on the Michigan tax return. As explained on the Michigan Department of Treasury website, this information is required to maintain the privacy and security of Michigan state taxpayers.
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Call the Michigan Computerized Return Information System (CRIS) at 800-827-4000. The CRIS system allows you to accomplish tasks such as checking the status of your refund and requesting copies of filed tax returns. Provide the tax year, your Social Security number, filing status and adjusted gross income. The CRIS system has 24-hour availability.
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Log on to the website of the tax preparation software used to prepare your Michigan state taxes, if applicable. If you use their services, many tax preparation websites such as Turbo Tax or H and R Block will provide you with an online link where you can check the status of your Michigan state tax refund. The link will direct you to the State of Michigan Department of Treasury website.
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