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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payments

Highlights
- Improvements to the Michigan Automated Tax Payment System
Information regarding the recent changes to the automated tax payment system used for electronic funds transfer (EFT) debit transactions

The Michigan Department of Treasury accepts Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a method for paying certain business taxes. EFT is a safe and efficient process for making tax payments. All transactions are governed by strict, nationally established rules, regulations and security procedures and occur between financial institutions only at your request.

    Benefits of  EFT
  • Eliminates monthly paper return.
  • Taxes are paid automatically from your bank account.
  • Payments can be scheduled in advance.
  • Tax payments are made on the day you specify.
  • No risk of payments getting lost.
  • Transactions are secure and confidential.
    The following business taxes can be paid by EFT
  • Withholding Tax
  • Michigan Business Tax Estimate (MBT)
  • SBT Annual Return (C-8000 or C-8044)
  • Sales Tax
  • Use Tax on Sales and Rentals
  • Use Tax on Purchases
  • Motor Fuels
  • IFTA Motor Carrier
  • Bill for Taxes Due.  If you received a Bill for Taxes Due and want to make payment by EFT, please contact the Collection Division at (517) 636-5265 for more information about paying your delinquent taxes by EFT.
    Two ways to make EFT payments

EFT Credit: Taxpayers contact the bank to initiate tax payments and transfer funds to the State. Some banks may charge a fee for EFT Credit.

To make payments by EFT Credit , complete and submit one of the following forms to Treasury. You will receive an approval letter and instructions on how to notify the bank to set up the account for EFT Credit filing.

EFT Debit: Taxpayers can schedule their tax payments up to 90 days in advance through the Michigan Automated Tax Payment System. There is no cost when making payments by EFT Debit.

To make payments by EFT Debit, complete and submit one of the following forms to Treasury. You will receive a letter and instructions on how to use your touch-tone phone to make EFT Debit payments.

Mail your completed application to the address shown on the form or fax to (517) 636-4356. Please allow 4 weeks for processing.

Voluntary EFT Filers

Accelerated EFT Filers


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