If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.

Can Michigan take my federal tax refund?

A: Yes. The Michigan Department of Treasury will continue to offset federal income tax refunds even though you are meeting your payment arrangements. Michigan statute allows for the offset of an Income Tax refund until the account is paid in full even if you are on an approved Installment Agreement.

How long does it take for Michigan to accept tax return?

You may also call 1-517-636-4486. For e-filed returns: Allow two weeks from the date you received confirmation that your e-filed state return was accepted before checking for information. For Paper-filed returns: Allow six to eight weeks before checking for information.

How does the state of Michigan pay taxes?

A: State and federal law authorizes the Michigan Department of Treasury to enter into agreements with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) to intercept, or offset, federal tax refunds and federal payments for Michigan state income tax debts.

Where can I get a tax refund form in Michigan?

You can download the form at You can also call the IRS at 800.829.3676, or visit a local IRS office. Q: I paid the Michigan Department of Treasury in full, but my federal refund was still offset.

Can a Michigan State income tax refund be offset?

How to contact the Michigan Department of Treasury?

The notice you receive from BFS will outline the name of the state agency (or agencies) that requested the offset of your federal income tax refund, along with contact information for those agencies. Note: For questions about a debt that you owe to the Michigan Department of Treasury, contact 517-636-5265.