Nearly 300K Checks Averaging $550 Sent To MI Taxpayers: What To Know

MICHIGAN — More than $219 million has been mailed out to Michigan taxpayers as part of the Working Families Tax Credit, according to the governor's office.

Nearly 300,000 checks worth an average of $550 each have been sent out to roughly 700,000 Michigan families who quality for the credit, according to the governor's office.

In March 2023, Whitmer signed legislation quintupling the Michigan Working Families Tax Credit match of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit to 30 percent from 6 percent, dropping state revenues by about $385 million a year.

Michiganders who earned income under $63,398 and have investment income below $11,000 meet the basic qualifications for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

A state law that became effective Feb. 13 means those taxpayers will receive a supplemental check for the remaining 24 percent portion of their 2022 tax year Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families, according to the governor's office.

You don't need to file an amended 2022 income tax return to receive the extra money, according to the governor's office.

"My team is working hard to ensure that 700,000 Michigan households receive their supplemental checks while simultaneously processing tax returns," Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. "These checks are being sent in batches due to seasonal mailing demands. We anticipate this mailing will be completed in the next few weeks and ask eligible taxpayers to be patient as we work as fast as practical to get your check to you."

If you are eligible and didn't receive your Earned Income Tax Credit supplemental check by April 1, call the Michigan Department of Treasury.

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