The Michigan Department of Treasury has expanded its options to process tax return information and issue tax refunds faster. These automated methods already account for over 1 million returns, or 64 percent of the total processed to date with the bulk of tax returns yet to be filed.
Taxpayers now have a variety of options available.
These options go a long way toward familiarizing the public with the ease and viability of conducting business electronically. The 2-D Barcoding process involves a software program for tax preparers. The software captures the data on the return and compacts it into a barcode on the front of the return, which can be read by special scanners at the Department of Treasury when the return is received. This process short-circuits the data entry process, resulting in a faster refund for the filer. Ask your tax preparer about 2-D Barcoding.