Scammers are contacting taxpayers while pretending to be from the Michigan Department of Treasury, using out‑of‑state phone numbers. They may request payments or attempt to trick you into providing your bank account information. Always verify the source before sharing any personal or financial details.
If I am receiving unemployment, should I be making estimated payments?
If I am receiving unemployment, should I be making estimated payments?
If you elect to have state tax withheld from your unemployment income, then no estimated tax payments are required. However, if your annual tax liability after deduction of any withholding or available credits is expected to be greater than $500, then estimated tax payments are required.
For additional information on changing the tax withholding status on unemployment benefits through UIA, see Unemployment General Questions After Filing.