Michigan Tax Return Filed Feb 3 Shows "Completed" But Under Manual Review - Confusing Status & No Timeline Given

The screenshot shows your tax return was received and marked as "completed" on February 3, 2025, but has been flagged for manual review by the Michigan Department of Treasury. This dual status - "completed" yet "pending review" - can seem contradictory, but it simply means your initial filing was successfully received while requiring additional human verification. The key timing information shown is: - Filing date: February 3, 2025 - Current status: Manual review required - Completion date: Intentionally not provided by Treasury The manual review process means a Treasury employee needs to personally examine elements of your return, rather than just having it process through automated systems. While this may feel concerning, it's a fairly routine procedure that doesn't necessarily indicate any problems with your return. Important to note that the system explicitly states they won't provide an estimated completion timeline. The department will only contact you by mail if they need additional documentation or information. This "wait and see" approach, while frustrating, is standard procedure for manually reviewed returns in Michigan. The presence of "Available Actions" at the bottom suggests there may be additional options or information available through your eServices account that could be helpful during this waiting period.

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im in the same boat rn. been waiting 3 weeks with the same message 🤡

This happened to me last year and it took about 6 weeks total. Just hang in there!

Have you tried calling them? Sometimes you can get more info that way

Check if you claimed any credits or deductions. That usually triggers manual review tbh

I went through this exact same thing last year with Michigan! The "completed" but "under manual review" status is super confusing - basically it means they received and processed your return through their initial systems, but something triggered an additional human review step. In my case, it was also a credit claim (earned income credit) that flagged it. Took about 4-5 weeks total from the date I first saw that message. The waiting is honestly the worst part because there's literally nothing you can do except wait for them to either mail you requesting more info or approve it. One thing that helped me was checking the status every Friday - I noticed they tend to update things toward the end of the week. But definitely don't check daily, it'll just drive you crazy! The system rarely changes during the week. Michigan is notoriously slow with manual reviews compared to other states, but they do eventually get through them. Just try to be patient even though I know it's frustrating when you're expecting that refund!

I'm dealing with something similar right now! Filed my Michigan return on January 28th and got the exact same confusing "completed" but "pending review" message. It's been almost two weeks for me. What's really frustrating is that Michigan's system is so vague compared to the IRS - at least with federal returns you can sometimes get more specific codes or timelines. But Michigan just gives you this generic "we appreciate your patience" message that tells you absolutely nothing useful. From what I've gathered lurking on forums, it seems like Michigan has been really backed up this year. Some people are reporting longer wait times than usual. I've also seen that certain credits (like the home heating credit you mentioned) almost always trigger reviews because there's apparently a lot of fraud with those. The one silver lining is that most people do eventually get their refunds processed without having to send in additional documentation. It's just the waiting game that's brutal. I've been trying to check only once a week like someone else suggested because checking daily was making me way too anxious. Hang in there - sounds like we're both in the same frustrating boat! 🤞

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my Michigan return on February 1st and have been seeing that same confusing "completed" but "under manual review" status for about a week now. What's really getting to me is how Michigan's eServices portal is so much less informative than the IRS website. At least with federal returns you get some kind of processing timeline or more specific status codes. But Michigan just gives you this vague "we appreciate your patience" message that basically tells you nothing useful about when you might actually see your refund. I also claimed the home heating credit on my return, so that's probably what triggered the review for me too. From reading through this thread and other forums, it seems like Michigan has been really backed up this tax season and those heating credits almost always get flagged for additional review. The waiting is honestly the worst part - especially when you're counting on that refund money! I've been trying to follow the advice about only checking once a week instead of obsessively checking daily, but it's easier said than done. At least it sounds like most people eventually get approved without having to send in additional paperwork. Thanks for posting this - it's oddly comforting to know I'm not the only one stuck in this frustrating limbo! 🤞