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Michigan Department of Treasury
Michigan Department of Treasury
Lansing, MI 48922

www.MIfastfile.org

Email: MIFormsEfile@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-636-4450
Tax Refund Inquiries: 517-636-4486

State electronic filing details

Grace period 10 days
E-filing mandate Yes, if preparing more than 10 returns
Accepts state-only filings Yes
Return types accepted

Resident

Nonresident

Part-year

Amended

MI-1040CR series

Return types not accepted

Estimate Payments

Extensions

Superseded

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Electronic funds transfer (EFT)

Credit card 

Signature requirements Accepts federal PIN as signature when filing fed/state. For state-only, provide "shared secrets" to use a state PIN, or complete Form MI-8453. If used, ERO retains MI-8453 for 6 years.
Supports PDF attachments Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year and two prior tax years
Special considerations See Michigan Tax Preparer Handbook for Electronic Filing information.

State contact information

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Battle Creek City Income Tax
10 N Division St
Battle Creek, MI 49014

www.battlecreekmi.gov/206/Income-Tax
Email: lwright@battlecreekmi.gov
Phone: 269-966-3345

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Battle Creek considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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City of Benton Harbor
PO Box 597
Benton Harbor, MI 49023

https://bhcity.us/
Emaillgolliday@cityofbentonharbormi.gov
Phone: 269-927-8457

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Benton Harbor considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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City of Big Rapids
Income Tax Department
226 N Michigan Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307

www.cityofbr.org/
Phone: 231-592-4012

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Big Rapids considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Michigan Department of Treasury
Michigan Department of Treasury
Lansing, MI 48922

www.michigan.gov/citytax
Email: Treas_CityTax@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-636-5829

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate You must e-file if you are preparing more than 10 returns.
Accepts city-only filings Yes
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Amended

Return types not accepted

 

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Signature requirements Detroit accepts federal PIN as the signature when you are e-filing with the federal return. If you are e-filing without a federal return, provide "shared secrets" to use PIN.
Supports PDF attachments Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current year and prior two years
Special considerations For tax year 2015 and later, Detroit returns are processed by the Michigan Department of Treasury. See Michigan Tax Preparer Handbook for Electronic Filing.

State contact information

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City of East Lansing
Income Tax Department
410 Abbot Road
Room 204
East Lansing, MI 48823

Income Tax - East Lansing, MI Official Website
Email: incometax@cityofeastlansing.com
Phone: 517-319-6862

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct Debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements East Lansing considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Flint Income Tax Division
City Hall
1101 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48502

www.cityofflint.com/finance/income-tax
Email: Incometax@cityofflint.com
Phone: 810-766-7015

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Flint considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Grand Rapids Income Tax Department
City Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 380
300 Monroe Av NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

grcity.us/treasury/income-tax

Email: grincometax@grcity.us
Phone: 616-456-3415

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Credit card

Online ePayment

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Grand Rapids considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Will accept current tax year plus previous 2 years. They will not accept amended prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Hamtramck Income Tax Department
3401 Evaline
Hamtramck, MI 48212

www.hamtramck.us/incometax
Phone: 313-870-9366

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Hamtramck considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Highland Park Income Tax Department
12050 Woodward Av
Highland Park, MI 48203

highlandparkcity.org/Government/CityTreasurer.asp

Email: jbibbs@highlandparkcity.org
Phone: 313-603-3118 or 313-252-0050

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Highland Park considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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City of Jackson Income Tax Division
161 W Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49201

https://www.cityofjackson.org/224/Income-Tax-Division
Phone: 517-788-4044

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Jackson considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Lansing Income Tax Department
1st Floor City Hall
124 W Michigan Av
Lansing, MI - 48933

www.lansingmi.gov/income_tax
Email: incometax@lansingmi.gov
Phone: 517-483-4114
Tax Refund Inquiries: 517-483-4114

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

 

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with Form CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Lansing considers the act of e-filing a signature.
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior years.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check. 

State contact information

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City of Lapeer Income Tax Division
576 Liberty Park
Lapeer, MI 48446-2189

http://www.ci.lapeer.mi.us/forms/income_tax.php
Phone: 810-667-7155

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Lapeer considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Muskegon Heights Income Tax Dept
2724 Peck St
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

www.muskegonheights.us
Phone: 231-733-8812

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Muskegon Heights considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Pontiac Income Tax Division
City Hall
47450 Woodward Av
Pontiac, MI 48342

pontiac.mi.us/departments/income_tax
Email: LKosofsky@pontiac.mi.us
Phone: 248-758-3236

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Pontiac considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Portland Income Tax Office
259 Kent St
Portland, MI 48875

www.portland-michigan.org/153/Income-Tax-Office
Email: cityincometax@portland-michigan.org
Phone: 517-647-2941

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Portland considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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City of Saginaw Income Tax Office
1st Floor, Room 105
1315 S Washington Av
Saginaw, MI 48601

http://www.saginaw-mi.com/departments/fiscalservices/incometax/
Email: VMatthias@saginaw-mi.com
Phone: 989-759-1655
Tax Refund Inquiries: 989-759-1650

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Saginaw considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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Springfield Income Tax Department
601 Avenue A
Springfield, MI 49037-7774

springfieldmich.com/departments/income_tax_department
Phone: 269-965-8324

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Credit card

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Springfield considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.

State contact information

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City of Walker Income Tax Department
PO Box 153
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0153

https://www.walkermi.gov/

Emailincometax@walker.city

Phone: 616-791-6838

State electronic filing details

Grace period  
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings No
Return types accepted

Resident

Part-year resident

Nonresident

Return types not accepted

Amended

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds Yes
Accepted forms of payment

Direct debit (EFW)

Check with CF-1040PV

Signature requirements Walker considers the act of e-filing a signature
Supports PDF attachments No, other than the automatic attachment of the federal return PDF.
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only. You must paper file prior year returns.
Special considerations Include Form CF-1040PV if you are paying a balance due by check.
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State contact information

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Michigan Electronic Filing Programs Office
430 W Allegan St
Lansing, MI 48922

Website: bit.ly/2APoeDL
Email: MIFormsEfile@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-636-4450

State electronic filing details

Grace period No
E-filing mandate Yes, all returns.
Accepts state-only filings Yes
Return types accepted

C Corporation

S Corporation

Amended

Short-year

Unitary

Financial, Insurance

Return types not accepted

Estimate Payments

Extension

Composite

Accepts returns with these conditions

Refund

Zero balance

Balance due

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

Check by mail

Electronic funds transfer (EFT) 

Signature requirements Form 4763 (MI-8879), Fed PIN, or Fed 8453
Supports PDF attachments Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year and two prior tax years.
Special considerations  

State contact information

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Forms, Documentation and E-file Services
Michigan Department of Treasury
430 W. Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48922

bit.ly/2APoeDL

Email: MIFormsEfile@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-636-4450

State electronic filing details

Grace period None
E-filing mandate No
Accepts city-only filings Yes
Return types accepted

C Corporation

S Corporation

Short-year 

Return types not accepted

Amended

Consolidated/Combined

Estimate Payments

Extension

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

Check by mail

Electronic funds transfer (EFT)

Signature requirements Yes, Form 4763 if unlinked
Supports PDF attachments Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only
Special considerations  

State contact information

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Michigan Department of Treasury
Alternative Filing Programs Office
P. O. Box 30058
Lansing, MI 48909

www.MIfastfile.org

Email: MIefile2D@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 636-4450
Tax Refund Inquiries: (517) 827-4700

State electronic filing details

Grace period No
E-filing mandate Yes
Accepts state-only filings Yes
Return types accepted

Partnership (MBT)

Amended (MBT)

Financial (MBT)

Return types not accepted

Partnership (Composite), Extension

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

 

Credit card 

Signature requirements Form 4763 (MI-8879-MBT), Fed PIN, or Fed 8453
Supports PDF attachments No
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year and two prior tax years
Special considerations  

State contact information

If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.

Michigan Department of Treasury
Alternative Filing Programs Office
P. O. Box 30058
Lansing, MI 48909

www.MIfastfile.org

EmailMIFormsEfile@michigan.gov

Phone: (517) 636-4486

State electronic filing details

Grace period 10 days
E-filing mandate Yes, if preparing 11 or more IIT returns. 
Accepts state-only filings Yes
Return types accepted

Fiduciary Income Tax Return

Amended

Return types not accepted

Estimates

Extensions

Direct deposit of refunds No
Accepted forms of payment

 Check payments only

Signature requirements

Accepts federal PIN as signature when filing Federal/State. 

For State-only, provide "shared secrets" to use a state PIN, or complete form MI-8453FE

Supports PDF attachments Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing Current tax year only
Special considerations  See Michigan Tax Preparer Handbook for Electronic Filing information

State electronic filing details

Electronic filing is not available for Michigan 990 returns.


State contact information

Michigan Department of Treasury
Michigan Department of Treasury
Lansing, MI 48922

www.MIfastfile.org

Phone number: 517-636-4450

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