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Payments

Payments

  • eCheck, debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover).
    • Current Year Michigan Individual Income Tax (Tax due on the MI-1040)
    • Michigan Estimated Income Tax for Individuals (MI-1040ES)
    • Michigan Individual Income Tax Extension (Form 4)

    The dropdown menu will identify the specific tax year and payment type currently available.

  • You will need the following taxpayer information for whom the payment is being made:

    eCheck

    • Social Security Number (SSN)
    • Taxpayer(s) full name used on last year’s (2019) Michigan Individual Income Tax Return
    • Zip code used on last year’s (2019) Michigan Individual Income Tax Return
    • Checking or savings account number
    • Routing transit number (RTN) of the financial institution that you will be using
    • Contact information
    • Email address
    • Physical address 

    Credit card/debit card

    • Credit card/debit card number
    • Expiration date
    • Security code (3-digit number on the back of the card to the right of the signature strip)
    • Name as it appears on the card
    • Contact information
    • Email address
    • Billing address associated with credit/debit card
  • Yes, provided you have the information required to make a payment. Please see What will I need to make a payment? for more information.

  • An auto response email from “noreply@payconnexion.com” containing the confirmation number, date of payment and payment amount will be sent to the email address you provided.  A confirmation page is also provided at the end of your transaction, and you may print that page for your records.

    Example of Payment Confirmation Email:

     

  • An auto response email from “noreply@payconnexion.com” containing the confirmation number and payment amount will be sent to the email address you provided.  A confirmation page is also provided at the end of your transaction, and you may print that page for your records. 

    Payments can take up to two weeks to post to your individual income tax account. Allow two weeks before checking the status of your payment using Treasury’s eServices.

    It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to verify the following:  

    • Correct routing number was provided
    • Correct account number was provided
    • Funds were successfully deducted from the account provided

    Note: Only estimated and extension payments can be viewed. To verify an MI-1040 payment was received, use the link above and select "Inquiries" to ask a question.  

  • Yes. Provided you have the name, Social Security number (SSN) and Zip code used on last year’s (2019) Michigan individual income tax return for the person for whom you are making a payment. 

    To make an eCheck payment you will need:

    • A checking or savings account number
    • The financial institution’s routing transit number (RTN)

    To make a credit/debit card payment you will need:

    • A valid credit/debit card account number
    • Name as it appears on the card
    • The expiration date
    • The three digit security code (3-digit number on the back of the card to the right of the signature strip)
  • Yes, but you can only make one payment per session. To make a payment on multiple accounts, you will need to complete separate sessions for each account. Each payment will be listed separately on your card or bank statement and have separate confirmation numbers. You will be charged separate convenience fees for each credit and debit card payment.
  • No. The system is not set up to post-date payments; funds must be available in your bank account prior to submitting an eCheck payment.
  • You can make multiple payments but you can only make one payment per session. To make multiple payments, you will need to complete separate sessions for each payment. Each payment will be listed separately on your card or bank statement and have separate confirmation numbers. You will be charged separate convenience fees for each credit and debit card payment.
  • Yes. The minimum payment amount is $1.00.

  • There are some limitations for credit and debit card payments. Your credit and debit card has limitations on payment amounts allowed. Treasury's system limit is $129,000.

  • No. To use e-Payments you will need to access the site each time you make a payment.
  • It can take up to three business days for the funds to be debited out of your account.
  • Once an e-Payment is submitted, it cannot be changed. Please also see Can I cancel an eCheck payment using the e-Payments system? and Can I cancel my credit or debit card e-Payment using the e-Payments system? for more information.

  • Yes.  You can cancel your eCheck payment, providing the cancellation is completed prior to 8 p.m. EST on the same day you made the payment.  Use Treasury’s e-Payment web site. Select “Check Your Payment Status” at the bottom of the page.

  • No. Once a credit or debit card payment is submitted, it cannot be canceled. 

  • For card payments, authorizations occur in real-time. Therefore, you will receive a response of decline if authorization cannot occur at the time of your payment. This includes confirming credit availability. 

    ACH payments (eCheck) are not verified in real-time. Therefore, you will receive a payment acceptance response upon completion of an eCheck payment. If funds are not able to be withdrawn from your account, you will receive a notification from PayConnexion and your bank will return the payment to the State of Michigan with the specific reason the payment was declined. The Michigan Department of Treasury will then update your Individual Income Tax account to show taxes are still owed. 

  • No. You can make multiple payments, although you may make only one payment per session. To make multiple payments, you will need to complete separate sessions for each payment. Each payment will show separately on your bank or card statement and have separate confirmation numbers. You will be charged separate convenience fees for each credit and debit card transaction.

  • Payments can take up to two weeks to post to your individual income tax account. Allow two weeks before checking the status of your payment using Treasury’s eServices.

    It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to verify the following:  

          •  Correct routing number was provided
          •  Correct account number was provided
          •  Funds were successfully deducted from the account provided

    Note: Only estimated and extension payments can be viewed. To verify an MI-1040 payment was received, use the link above and select "Inquiries" to ask a question.  

  • Once the e-Payment process is complete, a confirmation number will be given and also emailed to the address you provided.  To view your e-Payment you will need this confirmation number and email address. On Treasury’s e-Payment web site, select “Check Your Payment Status” at the bottom of the page.

    Note: It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to verify the following:  

    • Correct routing number was provided
    • Correct account number was provided
    • Funds were successfully deducted from the account provided 
              

  • This system can only accept payments for the tax years available on the menu. If you need to pay taxes for a year not available on the menu, you can make a payment using a check or money order.  Please refer to the specific tax year and form instructions for more information. 

  • eCheck payments will be identified as “MI Income Tax - Payment”.  There is no convenience fee charged for eCheck payments.

    Debit card payments will be identified as “MI INCOME *TAX PYMT”.  The convenience fee will show as a separate line item and be identified as “CHASE TAX PMT* CNV FEE”.

  • Credit card payments will be identified as "MI INCOME *TAX PYMT". The convenience fee for credit card payments will show as a separate line item and be identified as "CHASE TAX PMT* CNV FEE".

  • The type of payment made will determine the action required for overpayment.

    Michigan Individual Income Tax:

    You can request a refund using eServices and select "Inquiries" to ask a question.  

    Michigan Estimated Income Tax:

    Claim the total amount of estimated payments made on your Michigan Individual Income Tax return.  This amount will be included when calculating the amount you owe and any overpayment will be refunded to you after your return is processed.

    Michigan Individual Income Tax Extension:

    Claim the total amount of the extension payment on your Michigan Individual Income Tax return. This amount will be included when calculating the amount you owe and any overpayment will be refunded to you after your return is processed.

  • No. By law, we must issue the refund in the name(s) and Social Security number(s) of the taxpayer(s) listed on the tax return. You will need to make arrangements privately with the person whose tax you paid.

  • No. You need to use the Social Security number of the person listed first on last year's (2019) Michigan Income Tax return (also known as the primary taxpayer).

  • Yes. Anyone can make a payment as long as the correct information (Social Security number, taxpayer's name, etc., from last year's (2019) Michigan Individual Income Tax return) are provided and the payment is made using an authorized credit card.

  • Yes. You will need to complete separate sessions for each payment. Each payment will be listed separately on your bank or card statement and have separate confirmation numbers. You will be charged separate convenience fees for each payment.
  • No. The e-Payments system will issue you a confirmation number when your transaction is complete. Your credit card or bank statement will show your payment and will serve as your receipt.

  • Yes. When completing the payment, the Social Security number of the person for whom taxes are being paid is entered.

    To make an eCheck payment you will need:

    • Social Security Number (SSN)
    • Taxpayer(s) full name used on last year’s (2019) Michigan Individual Income Tax Return
    • Zip code used on last year’s (2019) Michigan Individual Income Tax Return
    • Checking or savings account number
    • Routing transit number (RTN) of the financial institution that you will be using
    • Contact information
    • Email address
    • Physical address

    To make a credit/debit card payment you will need:

    • Credit card/debit card number
    • Expiration date
    • Security code (3-digit number on the back of the card to the right of the signature strip)
    • Name as it appears on the card
    • Contact information
    • Email address
    • Billing address associated with credit/debit card
  • No.