Minnesota Individual Income Tax Forms And Instructions

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Filing Instructions

When do I file and pay?

Your 2017 Minnesota income tax return should be postmarked, brought to, or electronically filed with the Department of Revenue

by April 17, 2018. Your tax payment is due in full by April 17, 2018, even if you file your return later. If you file your tax return

according to a fiscal year, your tax payment and return are due the 15th day of the fourth month after the end of your fiscal year.

How do I pay my tax if I file after April 17?

If you are unable to complete and file your return by the due date, you may avoid a late payment penalty and interest by paying your

tax by April 17. Estimate your total tax and pay the amount you owe electronically, by check, credit, or debit card. If you pay by

check, you must send your tax payment with a completed voucher from our website. To avoid a late filing penalty, file your return by

October 15, 2018. See page 16 for payment options.

Do I have to sign and date my return?

Yes. An unsigned paper return is not considered valid. If you are married and filing a joint return, both spouses must sign. You may be

subject to interest and penalties if you fail to sign. If you paid someone to prepare your return, that person must also sign and provide

their federal preparer ID number.

Do I have to file electronically?

No. If you do not want your preparer to file your return electronically, check the appropriate box at the bottom of the return. Preparers

who filed more than 10 Minnesota returns last year are required to electronically file all Minnesota returns, unless you indicate

otherwise.

Where do I file paper returns?

If you are filing a paper return, read page 7. If you do not follow the instructions on that page, your return and refund will be

delayed. Send your Minnesota income tax return, including all completed Minnesota schedules, and your federal return and schedules

in the printed envelope included in this booklet. If you don’t have the printed envelope, mail your forms to:

Minnesota Individual Income Tax

Mail Station 0010

St. Paul, MN 55145-0010

What do I include when I mail my return?

Include your Form M1, all the Minnesota schedules you are required to complete, and a complete copy of your 2017 federal return and

all schedules.

If you do not enclose the required documentation, the department may send your return back to you. Make copies of all your forms

and schedules. Keep the copies and your W-2 forms with your tax records at least through 2022.

You will be charged a fee for copies of your forms from the department.

Also, if you claimed the K-12 Education Subtraction or Credit or Dependent Care Credit keep your original receipts and all other

documentation to prove your qualifying expenses. Keep this documentation with your tax records.

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