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Dear Friend,

Today, I am excited to share that *700,000* Michigan families will get an average refund check of *$550* from the expanded Working Families Tax Credit ahead of schedule.????

Beginning February 2024, these checks will put money right back in people?s pockets, directly benefiting *1 million kids*?half the children in Michigan. Moms and dads can use this extra money at tax time to pay the bills, put food on the table, and buy school supplies.?

We got this done because of our new Democratic majority in the Legislature. Some of the first bills I signed into law this year rolled back the retirement tax on half a million seniors and quintupled the Working Families Tax Credit from *6% to 30%*. We also took action to make sure Michiganders could get their checks early, giving families relief sooner than expected.?

Let?s keep rolling up our sleeves, lowering costs, and growing our economy.?

Sincerely,

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Gretchen Whitmer?

Governor?

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What is the Working Families Tax Credit???

In March, Governor Whitmer signed legislation quintupling the Michigan Working Families Tax Credit match of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit to 30%, up from 6%. This expansion will deliver an average combined tax refund of $3,150 to 700,000 families, directly impacting nearly one million kids ? almost half the kids in Michigan.??

Beginning February 13, 2024, the Whitmer Administration will mail checks to Michigan families who qualified for the Working Families Tax Credit as part of their 2022 tax return. The checks will be the difference between the 6% tax credit Michiganders received on their tax return and the new, 30% rate that they will now get thanks to the new Democratic majority in our Legislature. Based on data from last year?s returns, eligible Michiganders should expect to receive $550 on average. ??

Click here to learn more about the *Working Families Tax Credit [ [link removed] ].?*

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How do Michiganders Receive their Check??

The Department of Treasury will automatically process checks for Michiganders who submitted their 2022 tax return and confirmed eligibility for the additional state credit. Checks will be mailed on a rolling basis as soon as they are printed. It is estimated to take between five to six weeks to print and distribute all payments.???

Eligible Michiganders do not need to submit any additional paperwork to receive the tax credit. However, if an individual has moved frequently or recently and has concerns about the accuracy of their address, they can manually update it *here [ [link removed] ]. ?*?

Additionally, eligible Michiganders should still apply for the expanded tax credit if they meet the criteria this year. It is possible for Michiganders to receive both the additional Working Families Tax Credit check from their 2022 tax return and also receive the full 30% tax credit on their 2023 tax filing when they file next year.?

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