Homestead Credit Refund For Homeowners And Renters Property Tax Refund - Minnesota Department Of Revenue - 2017 Page 3

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Where’s my refund?
The Minnesota Department of Revenue takes the security of your money seriously and will take the time necessary to review every return
for accuracy. Each return is different and we process them as quickly as we can, making sure the right refund goes to the right person.
This process includes a combination of automated and manual reviews and may mean longer wait times for some refunds to be sent. Go
to after July 1 and type Where’s My Refund in the Search box to monitor the status of your refund. With this
system, you can:
• See if we’ve received your return
• Follow your return through the process
• Understand the steps your return goes through before a refund is sent
• See the actual date your refund was sent
When you use Where’s My Refund, we ask for the exact amount of your refund in addition to your Social Security number and date of
birth.
What can I do to get my refund faster?
• Avoid common errors (see below)
• Electronically file your return
• Choose direct deposit (use an account you do not plan on closing; the department cannot change the account)
• Complete your return
• Include all documentation
What happens after I send my return?
We will:
Receive your return
Check the return for accuracy
Process your return
Send your refund
Don’t have a computer? You can call our automated phone line at 651-296-4444 or 800-657-3676 (toll-free) to get the status of your
refund.
How the Department Protects your Information
Protecting your information and identity is a priority of the department. We have partnered with other states, the IRS, financial institutions,
and tax preparation software vendors to combat fraud.
For more information about keeping your identity safe, go to:
• and type Protecting Your Identity in the Search box
• (Internal Revenue Service (IRS))
• (Minnesota Attorney General’s Office)
We will never ask you to provide, update, or verify personal information through unsolicited email or phone calls. Do not respond to such
emails or phone calls.
If you are concerned about a potentially fraudulent contact by an individual or organization representing themselves as being from the depart-
ment, call 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094. An authorized department staff member can determine if the contact you received was legiti-
mate.
Avoid Common Errors
Enter your name and any dependents names as they appear on Social Security cards.
Double-check bank routing and account numbers used on tax forms.
Complete each form and carry totals to the correct lines. If you electronically file, the calculations are done for you.
File your return by the August 15, 2018 due date.
If you are paper filing with a new address, be sure to place an X in the Check if New Address box in the header. If you move after filing,
contact the Department of Revenue right away. That way anything sent to you will reach you, such as refund checks or requests for more
information. You should do this even when requesting a direct deposit
Do not staple or tape anything to your return. Use a paperclip.
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