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Michigan Wage Report

Create and upload Michigan wage reports (MI1028) using ProPay and the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency website.

Overview

ProPay automatically generates MI1028 Report files for Michigan quarterly unemployment insurance reporting. You create the file in ProPay and upload it through the Michigan UIA website.

Key features:

  • Automated MI1028 Report generation
  • Integration with Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency website
  • Support for J-1 and H2B visa wage reporting
  • Internal report for record-keeping

Before You Begin

You need:

  • Michigan UIA website account credentials
  • Quarter ending date for filing
  • Client selection prepared

Special consideration: If you have employees working under J-1 or H2B visas, you need to report their wages under the "Visa wages" tab during the upload process.

Create the MI1028 Report

  1. Open ProPay.
  2. Go to Client Functions > Electronic Functions > Magnetic Media.
  3. Select State Quarterly Magnetic Media Filing from the dropdown menu.
  4. Choose the client(s) to include in your filing upload.
  5. Create the file.
  6. Print the internal report (detailed or summary) for your records.
  7. Save the file.

Upload the Report

  1. Visit the Michigan UIA website: https://miwam.unemployment.state.mi.us/mip/webdoc/_/
  2. Log in to your account.
  3. Click My Accounts on the left side of the web page.
  4. Follow the website's instructions to upload your saved MI1028 Report.
  5. For employees on J-1 or H2B visas, report their wages under the Visa wages tab during the upload process.
  6. Save or print the confirmation for your records.

File Format Notes

ProPay generates the MI1028 Report in the format required by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. The file contains quarterly wage and unemployment insurance information for all selected clients.

File location: ProPay saves the file in your default Mag Media folder (typically `C:\PAYSOFT\PROPAY26`).

Visa wage reporting: If you have employees working under J-1 or H2B visas, their wages must be reported separately under the "Visa wages" tab on the Michigan UIA website. Ensure these employees are properly identified in ProPay before generating the report.

Troubleshooting

Unable to generate the MI1028 report:

  • Ensure you have selected the correct clients
  • Verify that all required employee information is complete in ProPay
  • Check that the tax period is correctly specified

File upload fails:

  • Verify your internet connection is stable
  • Ensure the file is not corrupted
  • Try using a different web browser
  • Contact Michigan UIA support if the issue persists

Issues with visa wage reporting:

  • Verify that employees with J-1 or H2B visas are properly identified in ProPay
  • Ensure you are using the Visa wages tab during upload
  • Contact ProPay support if you need assistance with visa wage classification

Missing clients in the report:

  • Review the client selection during file creation (step 4)
  • Check the internal report to verify which clients are included
  • Regenerate the file if a client is missing

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