Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Welcome to my latest e-newsletter! It is and continues to be a privilege to represent Livonia, Redford Township and Detroit, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our community in Lansing. I encourage you to stay up to date on what is going on in Lansing and continue to let me know about the issues that matter to you.

If there is anything I can do to help you and your family, please do not hesitate to call my office at 517-373-1530, or email me at [email protected]. You can also catch me on Facebook. 

Legislative Update

Vote Post

Follow this link to see what we have been voting on. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at 517-373-1530.

Constituent Resources

Tax Year 2025 Return Processing Update

Guidance for Taxpayers Checking Refund Status

  • E-Filed Returns: Allow 4-6 weeks from the date the taxpayer received an “accepted” confirmation.
  • Paper Returns: Allow 6-8 weeks from the mailing date.
  • Status information is updated overnight Monday-Friday.

Once the return has been processed, please allow up to 5-7 business days for the refund to be issued. This is a separate process, and exceptions cannot be made to this timeframe. 

Michigan Treasury eServices is the fastest way to:

  • Check refund status.
  • Respond to the Treasury.
  • Upload documents.
  • Send and receive secure messages.
  • Make payments.

Taxpayers may call the individual Income Tax Call Center at 517-636-4486 on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To reduce wait times, taxpayers are encouraged to:

  • Call during mid-morning or afternoon when the call volume is lower.
  • Avoid calling on Mondays, if possible.
  • Have necessary information ready (SSN, tax year, AGI/THR).

Call volumes are sometimes high due to repeat callers. Treasury asks that taxpayers allow adequate processing time before calling again or request a callback through Michigan Treasury eServices.

Hardship Situations

Expedited review is available if a taxpayer has a qualifying hardship:

  • Court approved foreclosure.
  • Court approved eviction.
  • Official current utility shutoff notice for their principal residence.

Documentation must be provided for Treasury to consider processing a return out of order.

Expedited reviews still take time.

  • Please allow 10-14 business days after submitting documentation for the return to be processed.
  • Once the return has been processed, please allow up to 5-7 business days for the refund to be issued. This is a separate process, and exceptions cannot be made to this timeframe. 

Events

Coffee Hours

graphic for virtual coffee and conversation with State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky

I hope you can join me for one of my upcoming coffee hours! I look forward to having an informal conversation with you about the issues families face in our community. I host two coffee hours a month, one in-person and one virtual. The location for in-person coffee hours will rotate throughout the year between Livonia, Redford Township and Detroit. June’s in-person coffee hour will be in Livonia at Biggby Coffee (33443 7 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152). You can join the livestream for my virtual coffee hours on my Facebook page.

You can join the livestream for my virtual coffee hours on my Facebook page.

     In-Person: Sunday, June 7, from 2-3 p.m.

     Virtual: Monday, June 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Never hesitate to reach out to me or my staff if you have any questions or concerns!

Sincerely,

 

Laurie Pohutsky

State Representative

17th House District