Michigan Tax Return Stuck in Manual Review for 4+ Weeks - No Updates Since Feb 3, 2025 on Treasury eServices Portal

The Michigan Department of Treasury portal shows two key dates for your return: initial receipt on January 28, 2025, and transition to manual review status on February 3, 2025 - a 6-day processing window before being flagged for review. The status update indicates you're in what's known as the manual review queue, which is Michigan's standard fraud prevention process. While this status might seem concerning, it's actually a routine procedure that many Michigan taxpayers experience each year. The portal message explicitly states three important points: 1. No specific completion timeline will be provided 2. Any dates shown are estimates only 3. You'll receive mail communication if they need additional documentation The current 6-week wait since your February 3rd review status is within normal parameters - Michigan manual reviews typically take 6-8 weeks to complete. The fact that you haven't received any mail requests for additional information could actually be a positive sign, suggesting they may be able to verify everything without requiring more documentation from you. Keep monitoring both your mail and the eServices portal, but understand that this timeline is still within normal processing windows for Michigan manual reviews.

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I went through this exact same situation last year with Michigan. The manual review process is frustrating but pretty standard - they flag returns for various reasons like income verification, deduction amounts, or just random selection. One thing that helped me was creating a simple log of when I checked the portal and what it said, just so I could track if anything actually changed (spoiler: it didn't for weeks). The 6-8 week timeline that FireflyDreams mentioned is accurate from what I experienced. Mine took about 7 weeks total and then one day it just updated to "processed" with no warning. Never got a letter asking for additional info either. The waiting is the worst part honestly. Try not to check the portal every day if you can help it - maybe once a week max. It'll update when it updates and checking more often just adds to the stress.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my Michigan return on February 1st and it's been in manual review since February 8th. Seeing your post makes me feel a little better knowing I'm not alone in this waiting game. The most frustrating part is how the portal just sits there saying the same thing day after day. I've been checking it obsessively too, but after reading these comments I think I need to step back and just check maybe once a week like Ava suggested. It's reassuring to hear that most people eventually get their refunds processed without needing to send additional documentation. The 6-8 week timeline actually gives me some hope - I was starting to think something was seriously wrong with my return. Thanks for posting about this! Sometimes just knowing other people are dealing with the same bureaucratic nightmare makes it a little easier to handle.

I'm dealing with a similar situation - filed my Michigan return on January 20th and it's been in manual review since February 1st. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're counting on that refund money. One thing I learned from calling the Michigan Treasury helpline (even though others say it doesn't help) is that they're experiencing higher than normal volumes this year, which is contributing to longer processing times. The rep couldn't give me specifics but did confirm that no news is generally good news - if they needed something from me, I would have gotten a letter by now. I've also been tracking my dates like Ava suggested, and it's actually helped me realize that while it feels like forever, I'm still within that 6-8 week window everyone mentions. Hang in there Oliver - sounds like you're right on track for normal processing, even though it doesn't feel normal when you're living through it!

I've been dealing with Michigan manual reviews for years and want to share some insights that might help ease your anxiety. The 4+ week timeline you're experiencing is actually pretty typical - I've seen them take anywhere from 6-12 weeks depending on the complexity and current workload. A few things that might give you peace of mind: 1. The fact that your return moved from "received" to "manual review" status within 6 days is actually a good sign - it means they're actively processing it, not just sitting in a pile somewhere. 2. Michigan's manual review process is mostly automated verification against databases (wage reports, previous returns, etc.). Most returns clear without human intervention once the system completes its checks. 3. The "no mail = good news" rule is generally accurate. If they needed W2s, 1099s, or other documentation, you would have received a specific request by now. My advice: set a calendar reminder to check the portal once per week instead of daily. The status will update when it updates, and obsessively checking just adds stress. Based on your timeline, I'd expect movement sometime in the next 2-3 weeks. Hang in there!

I'm currently going through this exact same process with Michigan! Filed on February 5th and been in manual review since February 12th. Reading through all these experiences has been such a relief - I was starting to think there was something seriously wrong with my return. The most helpful thing I've learned from this thread is that the 6-8 week timeline is normal and that no letter usually means good news. I've been checking the portal multiple times a day (sometimes hourly when I'm really anxious), but I'm going to take everyone's advice and switch to weekly checks. It's also reassuring to hear from people like Nia Harris who've dealt with this process multiple times. The explanation about automated verification makes so much more sense than imagining some overworked person manually going through thousands of returns. For anyone else in this situation - this thread has shown me we're definitely not alone. Michigan seems to put a lot of returns through manual review as a standard fraud prevention measure. The waiting absolutely sucks, but it sounds like most people do eventually get their refunds processed without any additional hassle.

I'm in a very similar situation - filed my Michigan return on January 31st and it's been stuck in manual review since February 4th. This thread has been incredibly reassuring! I was getting really anxious about the lack of updates, but hearing from so many others going through the exact same thing makes me feel much better. The explanation about Michigan's fraud prevention process and automated verification makes total sense. I've also been guilty of checking the portal obsessively (sometimes multiple times per day), but I'm going to follow everyone's advice and limit myself to weekly checks. It's particularly helpful to hear that the 6-8 week timeline is normal and that not receiving any mail requests is actually a good sign. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like most returns eventually get processed without any issues - just takes patience. Thanks Oliver for starting this discussion and thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines. It's nice to know we're all in this waiting game together!