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.
Can a parent or someone else make a payment on my behalf?
Can a parent or someone else make a payment on my behalf?
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)
- Checking or savings account number
- Routing transit number (RTN) of the financial institution that you will be using
- 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)
- Name as it appears on the card
- Email address
- Billing address associated with credit/debit card