Michigan resident here - filed same day as you and got my refund yesterday. Maybe double check your routing/account info?

I'm in the same situation! Filed my Michigan return on 2/9 and still waiting. The Michigan Treasury website is pretty slow to update compared to federal. I've heard from others that Michigan can take up to 6 weeks for processing this time of year, especially if you have any credits or deductions they need to verify. Try not to stress too much - you're definitely not alone in this wait!

Have you checked if you have an outstanding balance with the state? Exactly 17.4% of Michigan returns get held up because of prior-year balances or other state debts. The MI Treasury has 42 different hold codes that can delay processing, and many won't show up in the standard lookup. You might want to try the Michigan Treasury's alternative verification system at https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/check-my-return-status and click the "Verify Identity" option. It requires more information but often shows status when the regular system fails. I'm concerned this might be more than just a glitch if it's been more than 14 days since acceptance.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my Michigan return on February 18th, got the acceptance confirmation, but the status checker has been giving me that "information not found" error for over two weeks now. It's so frustrating when you're counting on that money! I've tried entering my info different ways (with and without dashes in SSN, different browsers, etc.) but nothing works. Reading through these comments is actually really reassuring - sounds like this is just how Michigan's system works unfortunately. I'm going to try calling that automated line someone mentioned and maybe check super early in the morning like Anna suggested. Fingers crossed we both get our refunds soon! 🤞

Has anyone received their Mississippi refund after filing in March? I filed on March 15th and I'm trying to figure out if I should expect it before my mortgage payment is due on May 1st. In previous years it seemed faster, but everything I'm reading here suggests I shouldn't count on it.

I filed my Mississippi return on March 22nd and just received my refund yesterday (April 15th) - so exactly 3.5 weeks for me! I was pleasantly surprised since everything I'd read suggested 4-6 weeks minimum. I did e-file with direct deposit and had a pretty straightforward return with no credits or complications. For what it's worth, I never got any email notification - the money just appeared in my account. So there's definitely hope for those March filers! 🤞

I'm in a very similar situation with multiple part-time jobs and was making the same mistake of just filling out Step 1 and Step 5 on all my W-4s. Reading through these responses has been incredibly helpful! One thing I'm still confused about - when you check the box in Step 2(c) for multiple jobs, does that automatically increase the withholding rate, or do you still need to calculate additional amounts for Step 4(c)? I have two part-time jobs that vary between 15-25 hours each per week, so my income is pretty unpredictable. Would it be safer to just have them withhold an extra $50-100 per paycheck from my primary job to make sure I don't owe anything? I'd rather get a refund than be surprised with a big tax bill. Also, @Khalid Howes - definitely update that W-4 for job A as soon as possible! Even a couple months of under-withholding can add up, especially if your hours have been inconsistent.

I just want to echo what everyone else is saying - definitely update that W-4 for job A right away! I made the same mistake when I first started working multiple jobs and it cost me about $800 in unexpected taxes. Here's what I wish someone had told me earlier: when you have multiple jobs with unpredictable hours like yours, it's actually better to over-withhold than under-withhold. The IRS doesn't care if you get a big refund, but they definitely care if you owe money and can't pay it. For your situation, I'd recommend: - Job B (your main 30-hour job): Complete the full W-4 with Step 2(c) checked for multiple jobs - Jobs A, C, and D: Just Steps 1 and 5, plus check Step 2(c) for multiple jobs - Consider adding $25-50 extra withholding per paycheck in Step 4(c) on job B since your hours are so variable The extra withholding acts like a safety net. With four different jobs and unpredictable schedules, your total income could end up higher than you expect, which would push you into a higher tax bracket. Better to be safe and get money back than scramble to pay a tax bill next April! You can always adjust your W-4s throughout the year if you find you're withholding too much. Don't stress too much about getting it perfect - just get it reasonably close and err on the side of caution.

Quick question about depreciation start date for a multi-unit building - if I bought my fourplex in December 2023 but the tenants didn't move in until January 2024, when do I start depreciating? From purchase date or when it was "placed in service" with actual tenants?

Great question about multi-unit depreciation! I went through this exact situation with my duplex a couple years ago. You're absolutely right to treat the entire building as one depreciable asset - no need to split it by individual units. The key thing is separating out the land value from the building value, since you can only depreciate the building portion. For your $475,000 purchase, you'll need to determine how much was land vs. building. Your property tax assessment is usually the easiest way to get this allocation. Once you have the building value, you'll depreciate it over 27.5 years using straight-line depreciation. Regarding your $28,000 in improvements - the roof would typically be depreciated over 27.5 years as part of the building structure, while the HVAC system might qualify for shorter depreciation (5-7 years) since it's considered equipment with a shorter useful life. One tip: consider looking into cost segregation if your improvements are substantial. Some components like appliances, flooring, and certain fixtures can be depreciated over shorter periods (5-7 years instead of 27.5), which gives you larger deductions in the early years. Make sure to keep detailed records of all improvements and their costs - you'll need this for Form 4562 and Schedule E. The IRS loves good documentation!