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Individual Taxpayer

  • Michigan Department of Treasury does not endorse the companies nor do we guarantee their products, services, or prices. We recommend review of the product terms and conditions to fully understand what is supported by the software. If you have questions about the software product when filing your return, you must contact their customer support area. The Michigan Department of Treasury does not offer technical assistance or customer support for the software products listed.

    In most cases, in order to receive the FREE offer, you must access the software from the Michigan Department of Treasury Web site by clicking on the company name. Information about software developers will be published as it becomes available for tax year 2013.

    FREE Offers

    You must click on the company's name below to take advantage of their FREE offer.

    1040Now

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • Your AGI is $32,000 or less and you live in MI. 

     

    Supports: Federal/State and State-Only e-file

    TaxAct

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $52,000 or less and you are age 18 through 57 years old.

     

    Supports: Federal/State and State-Only e-file

    Online Taxes at OLT.com

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is between $13,000 and $58,000 regardless of age.

     

    Supports: Federal/State e-file

    H & R Block

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • $58,000 AGI or less and age 52 or younger

     

    Supports: Federal/State and State-Only e-file

    TaxSlayer.com

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • Your AGI is less than $30,000 and the state return is accompanying a qualified free Federal tax return.

     

    Supports: Federal/State

    average1040.com

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • You live in Michigan and have a Michigan mailing address, and
    • Less than $3,500 AGI

     

    Supports: Federal/State, State-Only, State-Only/Credit Only

    TurboTax Freedom Edition

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $30,000 or less, or
    • Your AGI is $58,000 or less and were Active military or reservist; or
    • You are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit regardless of your income level

     

    Supports: Federal/State and State-Only e-file

    Advance Tax Return

    FREE Federal and MI tax preparation and e-file if:

    • Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $32,000 or less and your home state is Michigan.

     

    Supports: Federal/State and State-Only e-file

  • e-File - Faster filing - Faster refund

    Last year, 3.7 million Michigan taxpayers opted for the safest, fastest and easiest way to submit their individual income tax returns – Michigan e-file.

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Individual Income Tax (IIT) Modernized e-File (MeF) system will be unavailable beginning November 23, 2013 for end of year maintenance.

    The Internal Revenue Service announced plans to open the IIT 2014 filing season on January 31 and encourages taxpayers to use e-file and Direct Deposit as the fastest way to receive refunds. In addition, many software companies are expected to begin accepting IIT returns in January and will hold those returns until the IRS systems open on January 31. The IRS cautioned that it will not process any IIT returns before January 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date. Taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file with the Direct Deposit option.

    Michigan anticipates retrieving and acknowledging IIT e-file returns on the same day the IRS opens for e-file. E-filing and choosing Direct Deposit is the fastest way to receive your Michigan refund. However, Michigan will be ready to process IIT returns and will begin making updates to Michigan's IIT self-service on January 22.

    E-file with Commercial Tax Software – Do it yourself. Buy tax preparation software either over-the-counter or online and prepare your own return. The software’s question and answer format makes doing taxes much easier than filling out tax forms. Several software companies offer FREE e-file services to qualified Michigan taxpayers. If you do not qualify to file for FREE, you may also e-file for a small fee.

    E-file Through a Paid Tax Preparer – Find a tax professional you trust to prepare and e-file your return. Nearly all tax preparers use e-file and many are required to do so. To find an e-file provider in your area, search the IRS Authorized e-file Provider Locator .

    Where’s My Refund Check My Income Tax Info Web site is the quickest way to check the status of your refund. Please allow 14 days before checking the status of your e-filed return.

    Tax Due Returns – Returns resulting in a tax due must submit payment, along with form MI-1040-V by April 15, 2014 to avoid penalty and interest. Michigan Department of Treasury does not participate in electronic funds withdrawals or direct debit for payment of taxes due.

    E-file Questions – Have a question regarding Michigan’s e-file program? Visit the e-file frequently asked questions .