How to Check My Michigan State Tax Refund Status

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The status of your Michigan state tax refund can be checked online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Michigan Department of Treasure provides an online tool that can be used to check the status of your refund after the tax return is received and processed. If you e-filed, you can begin to check the status after you receive acknowledgment by e-mail that your return was received. It can take up to 14 days before you receive e-mail notification. If your tax return was mailed in, the status may not be available for up to six weeks.

Things You'll Need

• State tax return

Instructions

1. Access the Michigan Department of Treasury's "My Income Tax Information Login" online tool. The tool can not only be used to check the status of your refund, but can provide you information about whether the tax return was received.

2. Enter your Social Security number and last name in the appropriate fields. If you do not remember your Social Security number, it can be found on your state tax return.

3. Click "Log In" and select "Check My Refund Information." Select the year for which you would like to check the status of from the drop-down menu. Information is available for the current year and three prior years.

4. Review the status of your refund and click "Log Out" to exit the system. Close the browser window for your own security.

Tips & Warnings

• The status of your refund can also be obtained by calling the Department of Treasury's Computerized Return Information System (CRIS) at 800-827-4000. Your tax information needs to be readily available prior to making the call. CRIS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

References

• Michigan Department of Treasury: My Income Tax Information Login