Michigan Identity Verification Timeline - How Long After Verification Until Refund?

I went through this last year with my Michigan return. In my experience, it took about 14 days after verification to receive my refund. Keep in mind though, this can vary based on when you filed and the current processing volume. My federal refund came quickly too, but Michigan seems to have more verification steps. Their system is designed to prevent fraud, which is understandable, but it does add time.

OMG the Michigan verification process is THE WORST!! I verified my identity THREE WEEKS AGO and still nothing! Why do they make this so complicated?? Has anyone tried calling them directly? I'm about to lose my mind waiting for this money!

I believe Michigan might be experiencing higher verification volumes this year, which could potentially extend wait times beyond the usual 2-3 weeks. If you're really concerned about the timeline, you might want to try reaching the Michigan Treasury directly, though their phone lines are notoriously busy this time of year. I've found that using Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) can help you get through to state tax agencies much faster. It worked when I needed to reach the California FTB last month - got through in about 15 minutes instead of hours on hold.

I dealt with this exact situation last month. According to Michigan Treasury Regulation 206.30(7), they're required to process verified returns within 45 days, but in practice it's taking 21-30 days right now. I called them after 25 days and they told me my refund was "in the final stages of processing" but couldn't give me an exact date. This is incredibly frustrating since they're essentially holding our money interest-free while we wait! I finally received mine exactly 28 days after verification.

I've been filing Michigan returns for over a decade, and I've noticed their verification process has become more stringent each year. Last year, I received my refund exactly 19 days after verification. The year before that was 23 days. Back in 2020, it was only 10 days! Their online "Where's My Refund" tool is actually pretty accurate once your verification is processed - when it shows "approved," you'll typically get your money within 3-5 business days.

I verified my identity for Michigan on February 12th and received my refund exactly 24 days later on March 7th. $1,842 deposited directly to my account. No additional contact from them after verification. The online status just changed from "Verification Required" to "Processing" to "Approved" to "Issued." Each stage took about 6-8 days. Very predictable once you know their pattern.

Based on everyone's experiences here, it looks like Michigan typically takes 15-30 days after identity verification, with most people seeing their refunds around the 19-24 day mark. I'm in a similar situation - just completed verification last week and trying to plan my budget accordingly. It's frustrating that it takes so much longer than federal returns, but at least the timeline seems fairly consistent based on what everyone has shared. I'll keep checking the "Where's My Refund" tool and try to be patient for those 3-4 weeks. Thanks everyone for sharing your actual experiences - this is much more helpful than the vague information on their official website!

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Just verified my identity with Michigan on March 3rd and have been anxiously waiting. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I should expect to wait about 3-4 weeks, which would put me around March 24-31st for my refund. It's really helpful to see actual timelines from people who've been through this process. I'm also a newcomer to Michigan taxes (moved here from Florida last year) so I had no idea this verification step was normal. The federal refund came so quickly that I was worried something was wrong when Michigan asked for verification. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's much more informative than anything I could find on the official Michigan Treasury website!

I'm currently going through this process too - verified my identity with Michigan on March 6th and have been checking their "Where's My Refund" tool daily (probably too often!). Based on all the experiences shared here, it sounds like I should expect my refund sometime around March 27th-April 3rd. What's interesting is how consistent the 19-24 day timeline seems to be across different people and years. I moved to Michigan from New York last year, and NY's process was much faster but also less thorough. While the wait is frustrating, I appreciate that Michigan is being diligent about preventing fraud. Has anyone noticed if filing earlier in the season (like January) results in faster processing times, or is the 3-4 week timeline pretty standard regardless of when you file?

I'm currently in the same situation - verified my Michigan identity on March 8th and trying to figure out the timeline. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful! It sounds like the consensus is 19-24 days is the typical range, which would put me around March 31st-April 5th for my refund. I'm also new to Michigan taxes (moved from Arizona last year) and was completely caught off guard by the verification requirement since my federal refund came through so quickly. It's reassuring to know this is standard procedure and not an indication that something went wrong with my filing. The consistency of everyone's timelines gives me confidence that Michigan's system, while slower than federal, is at least predictable. I'll try to be patient and stop checking the "Where's My Refund" tool quite so obsessively!