Michigan Refund Status: Anyone Under Review Now Showing Completed?

Mine went from review to completed last Thursday. But has my refund hit my account yet? Nope. Called the MI Treasury yesterday and was told they're processing a backlog of returns that were flagged for review. Apparently they're working through them in batches based on filing date. Have they given a timeframe for when we'll actually see our money? Of course not. They just said "within 14 business days of completion status" which feels like forever when you're waiting, doesn't it?

I've been monitoring this situation closely. The Michigan Treasury Department has implemented enhanced verification protocols this tax season, particularly for returns claiming certain credits or with Schedule C income. According to their internal processing timeline, returns that transition from "Under Review" to "Completed" status typically have a 5-7 business day disbursement window before the refund is released to your financial institution. Additionally, your banking institution may hold funds for 1-3 business days after receipt, creating what appears to be further delay in availability.

Has anyone actually managed to talk to a real person at Michigan Treasury? I've been calling the number on their website for three days straight and keep getting the automated system that hangs up on me when the queue is full. I'm really worried because my status changed to completed 10 days ago but no deposit yet. My friend told me about this service called Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) that got him through to an actual Michigan Treasury agent in about 30 minutes instead of endless redials. Has anyone tried this? Would it work for state tax departments too or just the IRS?

Oh my goodness, I'm SO GLAD I found this thread! I was starting to think I was the only one with this problem! My Michigan return went from "under review" to "completed" 9 days ago, but still no money in my account. I've been meticulously tracking everything in a spreadsheet (yes, I know I'm that person 😅) and have noticed that even after completion, there seems to be an additional processing delay this year compared to previous years. I'm feeling much better knowing others are experiencing the same timeline!

According to Michigan Treasury Regulation 206.30, once a return moves to "completed" status, the refund must be processed within 15 business days unless additional verification is required. The Michigan Department of Treasury has confirmed they're experiencing higher than normal review volumes this year, particularly for returns with business income or claiming certain credits. Their current published backlog is approximately 12-14 business days from completion to disbursement, which is within their statutory requirements but longer than previous years. I've confirmed this directly with a Treasury representative earlier this week.

I was in this exact situation last month. Here's what happened and what worked for me: Step 1: My return was under review for 38 days Step 2: Status changed to completed on March 15th Step 3: No refund after 10 business days Step 4: Called MI Treasury at 517-636-4486 early morning (right when they open at 8:30am) Step 5: After 45 minute wait, spoke with representative who confirmed my refund was approved but stuck in final verification Step 6: Representative manually released the hold Step 7: Received direct deposit exactly 2 business days later The key was getting a representative who could actually see that my refund was approved but hadn't been released yet. Patience is important, but sometimes you need to advocate for yourself.

Last year I had the weirdest experience with Michigan taxes! My return went to completed status but then sat there for almost 3 weeks. I was about to call them when suddenly the money appeared in my account with no warning. What surprised me was that the deposit came through on a Saturday! I didn't even know state governments processed payments on weekends. So maybe check your account even on weekends? The whole Michigan system seems to operate on its own mysterious timeline.

Been through this rodeo before. Last year my Michigan return was under review for nearly 6 weeks, then showed completed for another 2 weeks before I got my money. This year was almost identical - 5 weeks under review, then 11 days from completed status to actual deposit. From what I've gathered talking to others and from my previous experience, the "completed" status just means they've finished reviewing your return, not that they've actually processed the payment. It's frustrating that they don't make this clearer on their website.

Important info. Michigan Treasury is handling reviews differently this year. They're doing batch processing. Returns are grouped by filing date. Each batch moves through the system together. Your completion date doesn't guarantee immediate payment. There's still a payment queue. Current wait is 7-14 days after completion. Direct deposits are processed Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Paper checks only go out Tuesdays and Thursdays. This explains weekend delays too.

It's been 69 days since the MI Treasury rcvd my paper return on March 11. I filed the simplest 1040EZ form with zero income and only receiving part of my property tax as a refund (I'm disabled with no insurance, living off savings). I've checked their website at least 3 times a week for the last 8 weeks, and it always says under review. I finally called and got through to an agent, who stonewalled me and said "it can take up to 16 weeks to process". Unfreakinbelievable... This ONLY happens when you really NEED the money! In the past I have always e-filed and rcvd my refund within 2 weeks. This year, b/c my income was less than my expenses, I was ineligible (per TaxAct) to file electronically. NEVER AGAIN! What a display of total incompetence.

This is incredibly helpful information from everyone! I'm in a similar situation - my return moved to "completed" status 6 days ago but no refund yet. Reading through all these experiences, it sounds like the 7-14 day wait after completion is pretty standard this year, which is frustrating but at least now I know what to expect. @Sean Kelly - thanks for sharing the specific phone number and timing strategy. I'm going to try calling at 8:30am sharp tomorrow to see if I can get through to someone who can check if there are any holds on my account. @Barab'bas - 69 days is absolutely unacceptable, especially for such a simple return. The difference in processing times between e-filed and paper returns seems extreme this year. I really hope they get your refund processed soon. One thing I'm curious about - has anyone noticed if certain banks seem to receive Michigan Treasury deposits faster than others? I bank with a smaller credit union and wondering if that might add additional processing time on their end.

I've been tracking Michigan refund processing times for the past three years, and this year is definitely an outlier. Based on what I'm seeing here and from other forums, the "completed" status seems to be more of a milestone checkpoint rather than an actual completion indicator. For those still waiting, here's what I've observed: - E-filed returns: 7-12 business days from "completed" to deposit - Paper returns: 14-21 business days (sometimes longer, as @Barab'bas unfortunately experienced) - Returns with business income/Schedule C: Often an additional 3-5 days @Isaiah Thompson - regarding bank processing, I haven't noticed significant differences between major banks, but credit unions can sometimes take 1-2 extra days to post ACH deposits. My local credit union always posts state refunds on the next business day after receiving them, while my friend's big bank posts them same-day. The batch processing system @GalaxyGazer mentioned explains a lot. If you're not in the current batch being processed, you're basically waiting for the next cycle. It's inefficient but seems to be their current method for managing the review backlog. Hang in there everyone - based on the patterns I'm seeing, most people do eventually get their refunds, just with more waiting than usual this year.

Just wanted to add my experience to this helpful thread! My Michigan return went from "under review" to "completed" exactly 10 days ago, and I finally received my direct deposit this morning. So for those counting days, that puts me right in the middle of the 7-14 day range that several people have mentioned. What's interesting is that I received the deposit on a Tuesday, which aligns with @GalaxyGazer's observation about Michigan processing direct deposits on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Mine must have been processed yesterday (Monday) and hit my account today. I did try calling the Treasury office twice last week using @Sean Kelly's strategy of calling right at 8:30am, but couldn't get through either time. Fortunately I didn't need to since the refund came through on its own timeline. For anyone still waiting - hang in there! Based on all the experiences shared here, it really does seem like the money eventually comes through, just with more patience required than in previous years. The "completed" status appears to be legitimate, just with that additional 1-2 week processing buffer that wasn't as common before. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines and experiences. This community knowledge has been way more helpful than anything on the official Michigan Treasury website!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently on day 5 since my Michigan return moved to "completed" status, and reading everyone's experiences has really helped set realistic expectations. Based on what I'm seeing here, it sounds like the 7-14 day window after "completed" is pretty standard this year, which is frustrating but at least predictable. I'm particularly interested in the batch processing system that @GalaxyGazer mentioned - it explains why some people seem to get their refunds quickly while others wait the full two weeks even with similar filing circumstances. @QuantumQuasar - congratulations on getting your deposit! Your 10-day timeline gives me hope that I should see movement soon. I'm also going to keep an eye out on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays based on the processing schedule pattern people have identified. One question for the group: has anyone noticed if the Michigan Treasury website shows any additional status updates between "completed" and actually receiving the deposit? Or does it just stay at "completed" until the money hits your account? I've been checking obsessively and wondering if there might be another status I should watch for. Thanks again to everyone sharing their experiences - this community knowledge is so much more valuable than the vague information on the official site!

I'm in a very similar situation and this thread has been a lifesaver! My Michigan return moved to "completed" status 8 days ago, and I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong. Reading everyone's experiences here has really helped me understand that this extended wait after "completed" is just the new normal this year. The batch processing system explanation makes so much sense - it's like we're all in different invisible queues waiting for our turn. I filed electronically in early February with some freelance income (Schedule C), so based on @Luca Esposito's observations, I might be looking at the longer end of that 7-12 day window plus the additional 3-5 days for business income. @Sean Kelly - I'm definitely going to try your 8:30am calling strategy if I don't see movement by early next week. It's good to know there might be representatives who can actually see if there are any holds or issues. @Barab'bas - I'm so sorry you're dealing with such an extreme delay. 69 days is absolutely unacceptable, especially for such a straightforward return. The paper filing vs e-filing difference this year seems to be creating a two-tiered system that really disadvantages people who can't e-file for various reasons. Thanks to everyone for sharing your timelines and strategies. This community knowledge is so much better than anything on the official Michigan Treasury site!

This is exactly the kind of thread I needed to find! I'm currently on day 6 since my Michigan return moved to "completed" status, and I was starting to wonder if something had gone wrong with my direct deposit information or if there was an issue with my return. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so helpful - it's clear that this 7-14 day wait after "completed" status is just the reality this year, even though it's frustrating. The batch processing explanation makes total sense and explains why the timing seems so random from a taxpayer perspective. @QuantumQuasar - thanks for coming back to share your actual timeline! Getting your deposit on day 10 gives me hope that I should see movement soon. I'll definitely be watching for deposits on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday based on the processing patterns people have identified. @Barab'bas - I'm so sorry about your 69-day wait. That's completely unacceptable, especially when you're dealing with financial hardship. The disparity between e-filing and paper filing processing times this year seems extreme. For everyone still waiting - this community knowledge has been infinitely more valuable than anything on the Michigan Treasury website. It's reassuring to know we're all in the same boat and that the refunds do eventually come through, just with more patience required than usual this year. I'll make sure to update when mine processes to add another data point to our collective timeline tracking!

New to Michigan taxes this year and honestly had no idea what I was getting into! I moved here from Ohio where state refunds were pretty straightforward and quick. My Michigan return has been sitting at "completed" status for 4 days now, and I was starting to panic thinking I did something wrong with my filing. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - thank you to everyone sharing your experiences and timelines! The batch processing explanation makes so much sense, even though it's frustrating to be stuck in an invisible queue. It sounds like 7-14 days after "completed" status is the new reality this year. @QuantumQuasar - congrats on getting your deposit on day 10! That gives me hope I should see movement soon. @Luca Esposito - your tracking and analysis has been incredibly helpful for setting expectations. And @Barab'bas - I'm so sorry about your 69-day ordeal with the paper filing. That's completely unacceptable. I'll definitely update here when my refund processes to add another data point. This community knowledge is so much better than trying to decode the vague status messages on the official Michigan Treasury website! Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting. 🤞