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What should I do if I cannot pay my debt in full?

What should I do if I cannot pay my debt in full?

Making payments BEFORE a "Bill for Taxes Due" is issued:

At this time you are not eligible for an Installment Agreement/payment plan. You may submit check or money order payments prior to receiving your "Bill for Taxes Due". Use the Michigan Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher MI-1040-V and submit with your payment to the following address:

Michigan Department of Treasury 
P.O. Box 30774
Lansing, MI 48909

Be sure to include your Social Security number and tax year on the check or money order.

Payments can be made prior to receiving a Notice of Intent/Final Bill for Taxes Due by using Michigan Treasury eServices.

Any payment(s) received after April 15th will be considered late and subject to penalty and interest charges.

Making payments AFTER a "Bill for Taxes Due" is issued:

After you receive a "Bill for Taxes Due" (Form 168, Intent to Assess) or "Final Bill for Taxes Due" (Form 169, Final Assessment) the Michigan Department of Treasury may consider an installment agreement if your situation meets certain criteria.

Applying for an Installment Agreement 

Information on Installment Agreements 

 

 
There are fast and convenient ways to make your payment on our e-Service site.  You can make a payment from your checking/savings or by debit/credit card by clicking on the e-Service button above. Using your checking/savings account is free, however, using a debit/credit card will add a fee of 2.3%. Have your financial institution's nine-digit routing number and your checking/savings account number, or your credit/debit card available.