How to Make a Payment on Michigan.gov

Welcome to your go-to guide for making payments on Michigan.gov. Think of it as your nerd-approved roadmap for getting Uncle Sam what he’s owed without the stress. In just a few steps, we’ll guide you through selecting the correct payment method and confirming your submission, ensuring everything is placed exactly where it should be. We’ll cut through the jargon and make the process as painless (and geeky) as possible.

 

  1. Go to the MI website.
    1. From the section labeled “Refunds and Payments”, click “Make a Payment.”
  2. Verify that you have a valid ID (ex. FEIN, SSN, ITIN), the desired payment type, accounting information, and the desired filing period for payment. Click “Next.”
  3. Select one of the options and then click “Next.”
    1. Make a Voucher Payment – If you received a balance due notice with a payment voucher.
    2. Make a Return Payment – If you owe a balance on your Michigan Individual Tax Return.
    3. Make an Estimated Payment – If you are making an estimated quarterly tax payment (typically due on April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15).
  4. Verify your identity on the account information page, then click “Next.”
    1. Tax Type is “Individual Income Tax.”
  5. Enter your contact information, then click “Next.”
  6. If you are making a Return payment, select the period check box on the left side of the screen and then enter the amount to pay on the right side of the screen.
  7. Enter your banking information and billing information, and click “Next.”
  8. Review and submit:
    1. Confirm the information, then submit your payment. You will receive an email confirmation.
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