Are you eligible for the expanded Working Families Tax Credit?
Last year, Governor Whitmer and Democrats in the legislature quintupled the tax credit, meaning more money back in YOUR pocket. If you’re eligible, be on the lookout for a check in the mail.
FAQ
A: The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is a tax benefit for working individuals with income below a certain level. Effective for the 2022 tax year and beyond, the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit is a 30% match of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.
A: Checks will put an average of $550 into Michiganders’ pockets for more than 700,000 Michigan households
A: If a taxpayer received a Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit when they filed their 2022 tax year state individual income tax return last year, a supplemental check will be on the way.
A: Treasury began sending checks on Feb. 13. Please allow 5 to 6 weeks for the checks to hit mailboxes. If a check has not been received by April 1, please contact Treasury.
A: Additional information about the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families supplemental checks can be found at www.michigan.gov/2022eitc.