NEWS RELEASE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
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The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced that the official 2025 filing season has begun and is processing individual income tax returns.
Individuals can file their state individual income tax return online, with a tax professional or by mailing in paper forms and documentation. All state of Michigan income tax returns and payment of any taxes owed must be received by April 15, 2025.
For the convenience of taxpayers, the state's individual income tax deadline is the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service.
“The 2025 individual income tax filing season begins today,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “My team is ready and will work as fast as practical to process your return and issue refunds. Filing electronically helps ensure tax returns are accurate and improves tax refund turnaround times.”
All employers are required to provide previous year income record forms - W-2s and 1099s - to their employees by Jan. 31. End-of-the-year pay stubs should not be used when filing a state income tax return because they are typically not an accurate reflection of all income received.
Taxpayers who rush to file without all the necessary paperwork will need to file an amended return later. State income tax returns filed without the required paperwork will be placed on hold for future processing and review.
Tax refunds are typically issued within four weeks from when the individual income tax return is received by the state of Michigan through efiling. Allow up to eight weeks for paper filed returns.
Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit (Michigan EITC) for Working Families
Michigan’s 2024 tax return, forms and instructions reflect the expansion of Michigan EITC for Working Families at 30%.
Taxpayers eligible for the Michigan EITC should not delay in filing their tax year 2024 return and claiming the expanded credit. For the 2023 tax year, more than 653,000 recipients received the Michigan ETIC, with an average credit at $836.
“Retirement Tax” Rollback Continues
Taxpayers have more options so they can choose the best taxing situation for retirement benefits for the 2024 tax year.
Over a four-year phase-in, which began last tax year, state law restores the pre-2012 retirement and pension subtraction for most taxpayers in Michigan beginning in 2026. The change benefits retirees in Michigan while ensuring taxpayers in unique circumstances are not harmed.
Retirees should consult a tax preparer for what options are best for their situation.
City of Detroit Individual Income Tax Returns
City of Detroit individual income tax return filing begins on Jan. 27 and ends on April 15, like federal and state income tax returns. City individual income tax returns can be e-filed or completed using paper forms and mailed through the U.S. Postal Service.
Taxpayers with taxes due can pay by eCheck or debit card or credit card by April 15, 2025. To make a city of Detroit individual income tax payment, go to www.michigan.gov/citytax and then click on the “City of Detroit Individual Income Tax” button and then “Make a Payment.”
As a part of a partnership with the city, the Michigan Department of Treasury has been processing the city of Detroit’s individual income tax returns since the 2015 tax year. In calendar year 2024, more than 300,000 city individual income tax returns were received and processed by the state.
To learn more about city of Detroit income taxes, go to www.michigan.gov/citytax.
How to File
Choosing electronic filing and direct deposit is convenient, safe and secure. Last year, of the approximately 5 million returns received by Treasury, Michigan taxpayers e-filed more than 91% of those returns.
For more information about e-filing, go to www.mifastfile.org.
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.
For More Information
To learn more about Michigan's individual income tax, go to www.michigan.gov/incometax or follow Treasury on X or on LinkedIn.
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