In a bold move to provide economic relief, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan families will receive Working Families Tax Credit checks earlier than expected, starting February 13th, 2024. Over 700,000 households will benefit from the accelerated distribution, putting an average of $550 back into the pockets of Michiganders. These checks are part of the $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law by the governor earlier this year.
Governor Whitmer signed legislation in March, increasing the Michigan Working Families Tax Credit match to 30%, up from 6%. However, the distribution faced delays when Republican lawmakers blocked a procedural vote, pushing back the tax credit for a full year.
The governor urged eligible Michiganders to apply for the expanded tax credit this year, emphasizing the possibility of receiving both the additional Working Families Tax Credit check from their 2022 tax return and the full 30% tax credit on their 2023 filing next year.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
