Minnesota Individual Income Tax filing season opens January 27, 2025

New option this year for Child Tax Credit recipients; filing changes for renters

The Minnesota Department of Revenue will open the state Individual Income Tax filing season on Monday, January 27, 2025. This date matches the opening day for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The filing deadline to submit 2024 Minnesota and federal income tax returns is Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Tax software providers and tax professionals may be accepting and preparing tax returns before January 27 and will submit those returns when the IRS and state systems open.

“There are some new things this tax season that taxpayers should be aware of. A first-in-the-nation advance payment option for Child Tax Credit recipients is available to help families get the benefits of the credit when it best meets their budget needs,” said Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart. “Renters will be filing for the new Renter’s Credit on their income tax return and will get that refund along with their income tax refund instead of getting it separately later in the year.”

“Taxpayers can find more information about these changes as well as electronic tax filing options and information on choosing a tax preparer on our website,” said Commissioner Marquart.

Minnesota Child Tax Credit

Taxpayers may qualify for a Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child, with no limit on the number of children claimed. This is a refundable credit, meaning you can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. You must file a 2024 individual income tax return in order to claim the credit.

More than 223,000 tax returns claimed the new Child Tax Credit for tax year 2023, for an average total credit of $1,242 per child. This tax credit put over $562 million into the budgets of Minnesota families this year.

Learn more about income requirements and qualifications on the Child Tax Credit webpage.

Advance payment option available for Child Tax Credit recipients

If a Child Tax Credit recipient chooses advance payments of their 2025 credit when filing their 2024 tax returns this filing season, they will receive a portion of their 2025 credit in three installments going out at the end of July, September, and November. They will receive the remaining portion of the credit amount when they file their 2025 income tax returns.

Learn more about advance payments of the Child Tax Credit.

New Renter’s Credit this year

Starting this tax filing season, renters eligible for a property tax refund will now claim the new Renter’s Credit on their Minnesota return. To claim the Renter’s Credit, renters must file a state income tax return. For most renters, this means they will no longer file a separate Property Tax Refund return and will not receive a separate refund later in the year. The Renter’s Credit will be part of their income tax refund amount, be applied to the amount owed on their income tax return, or be applied to other debts referred to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Learn more about the new Renter’s Credit on our website.

Protect yourself

Tax time is also primetime for identity theft and fraud attempts. Revenue encourages taxpayers filing their returns to use electronic tax filing software and choosing direct deposit for any refund. Not only is that the most convenient way to file but it is also the most secure. A list of certified tax filing software will be available on Revenue’s website when filing season opens.

When working with a tax preparer, taxpayers should make sure the preparer has the knowledge and experience to prepare their returns correctly. Taxpayers should make sure they are fully aware of any tax document or agreement they sign. 

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