The information on this page is about juries in Michigan's state courts. However, you may also be called to serve on a federal jury.The general tax rule requires you to report all jury duty pay on the "other income" line of your Form 1040. It's not usually the full amount you would be paid if you had worked. Summary: Federal law doesn't require employers to provide employees leave, compensation, or benefits for jury dutyrelated absences. This interview will help you determine if the payment you received for jury duty is taxable. Information you'll need Non-refundable travel plans are generally a valid reason to postpone jury service. You can take a tax deduction, which offsets taxable income, so you only pay taxes on the amount of money you didn't give back. To contact the jury department please call (800) 553-6050.