Minnesota Individual Income Tax Forms And Instructions

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. If you are

expecting a refund, go to and type Where’s My Refund in the Search box to monitor the status.

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:

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Receive your return

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Check the return for accuracy

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Process your return

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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 legitimate.

How do I avoid common errors?

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Enter your name and your dependents’ names as they appear on Social Security cards.

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Double-check bank routing and account numbers used on tax forms.

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Complete each form and carry totals to the correct lines. If you electronically file, the calculations are done for you.

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File your return by April 17, 2018, even if you owe more than you can pay. Pay as much as you can by the due date, and continue to

make payments until you are contacted by Department of Revenue Collections. At that point, they can help you set up a payment plan for

the remaining balance.

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If you owe, make your payment electronically and pick when you want the payment submitted. For more information about making your

payment electronically, visit our website.

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If you are paper filing with a new address, be sure to place an X in the “Place an X if a New Address” box in the header. If you move

after filing, contact the Department of Revenue right away. That way anything we send to you will reach you, such as refund checks or

requests for more information. You should do this even when requesting a direct deposit.

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Do not staple or tape anything to your return. Use a paperclip.

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