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Online Inquiry Process Available for COVID-19 Business Relief Payments
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Revenue sent out the initial round of COVID-19 Business Relief Payments to nearly 4,000 eligible businesses across the state. This program, part of a bi-partisan COVID-19 relief legislation passed in December, offers direct relief payments to eligible restaurants, bars, gyms, and bowling centers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses that did not receive a COVID-19 Business Relief Payment but think they meet the program criteria can contact the department using their online inquiry process that is now available through Friday, February 5, 2021. Businesses can use this if their business either:
- Did not receive a COVID-19 Business Relief Payment but they think the business met the program requirements.
- Received a COVID-19 Business Relief Payment but they think the amount was wrong.
Businesses can find this online inquiry process by visiting revenue.state.mn.us and clicking “COVID-19 Business Relief Payments” found on the homepage.
Eligible businesses must meet the program requirements outlined in the legislation. Direct payment requirements for businesses include:
- Being located in Minnesota
- Had at least $10,000 in taxable sales in 2019
- Filed Sales Tax returns in 2019 and 2020
- Experienced a 30% drop in year-over-year taxable sales for April-September periods
- Being categorized by the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance program as a restaurant, bar, gym, bowling center, or similar business
Direct funding to all of Minnesota’s 87 counties was also provided to set up local COVID-19 grant relief programs. Businesses not eligible for a direct payment from Revenue are encouraged to contact their local county for additional COVID-19 relief.
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The Walz administration and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is looking to adopt the “California Cars Standard” through the administrative rulemaking process. This process completely cuts out the Minnesota legislature’s voice and the voices of Minnesotans we represent.
The MPCA should not be taking orders from Legislators in California—the state with the dirtiest air in the nation. Minnesotans deserve a voice in this process and these standards should be rejected. The MN Auto Dealers association has a website for more information. www.driveawaycacars.org
These standards would likely raise the price of vehicles for Minnesotans by at least $1,000.
Additionally, the MN Pollution Controls Agency will have hearings on this proposal, and you can chime in. Follow this link for more information on the hearings. Rulemaking: Clean Cars Minnesota | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (state.mn.us) The hearings are Feb 22 and 23rd.
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Please Stay in Touch
Please continue to stay in touch to share your thoughts or concerns. My phone number is 651-296-4265 or you can email me at rep.matt.grossell@house.mn.
Have a great weekend and God Bless!
Matt
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227 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155
ph: 651.296.4265 |
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