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Level 2
April 21, 2026
Question

State of MI Death Benefits Help

  • April 21, 2026
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Clients are getting letters from the state of Michigan to adjust retirement income who have had 1099-R with code 4. In ProSeries the MI calculation is excluding all of the benefits as surviving spouse benefits, even when boxes are not checked and 4884 is not filled out. Some of the benefits are from parents or nephews so MI is sending out letters to correct the mistake. How do I fix this in ProSeries so the income is taxable? 

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
April 21, 2026

Im not familiar with MI returns, but at first glance I see this.....On the MI return, which "type" are YOU choosing?

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JoJoTaxesAuthor
Level 2
April 21, 2026

Either P or G

IRonMaN
Level 15
April 21, 2026

When were the returns filed?  I have one retired Michigan client that was accepted at the end of February and the codes flowed correctly.

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JoJoTaxesAuthor
Level 2
April 21, 2026

March. I went back and changed the code to N to see the difference. It did change the refund amounts for most. But doesn't exactly match the adjustment from the MI letter.

Moderator
April 23, 2026

Hi @JoJoTaxes Welcome to the Community!  We'd recommend connecting with ProSeries Support as they can remote in and take a closer look at what might be happening.