Tax Tips #2 and #3 for Tax Professionals - Tax law changes, using our website as a resource for your questions and Error Rejection Codes

 

Minnesota 2019 Special Session Omnibus Tax Bill (HF5)

There were significant changes made to Minnesota tax laws in the Omnibus Tax Bill signed on May 31, 2019. The bill adopted the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended through December 31, 2018, which impacts taxable years 2017, 2018, and 2019. Additionally, for taxpayers filing an individual income tax return, the bill changed the definition of "net income" from federal taxable income to federal adjusted gross income.

Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 1865)

More recently, there have been several changes to federal tax laws including tax extenders, disaster tax relief, and retirement plan changes. Minnesota has not adopted the tax law changes made in the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019. The Minnesota Department of Revenue has reviewed the federal bill and updated Minnesota forms and instructions to comply with Minnesota tax laws for the upcoming filing season.

Use the most updated software, forms and instructions

It is important to download software updates as soon as they become available from your software provider. Using updated software, forms, and instructions will help you file an accurate return. The most recent versions of our forms and instructions are on our website.

Visit our Tax Law Changes webpage

For the most up-to-date information on tax law changes that impact current or previous filing seasons, visit our Tax Law Changes webpage. We recently reorganized this page by tax year and moved resources to a separate section at the bottom of the webpage.

Need answers to your tax questions quickly?

Use the Search box in the upper right corner of the Minnesota Department of Revenue website. Our search feature was enhanced with the launch of our new website this past year.

For your convenience, we organized information for tax professionals in one location on our website. We identified the top reasons why you visit our website and have grouped those links under Top Tasks.

If you cannot find the answer to your question through our website, call Taxpayer Assistance at 651-296-3781.

Did you receive an Error Rejection Code (ERC) when filing electronically?

Find ERC explanations for Minnesota returns on our website. Generally, ERCs are four digits. If your ERC is not four digits, please contact your software provider for more information.

If you are e-filing a prior year return, you can look up error codes for tax years 2017 and 2018 here, too.

If you need additional e-file help, have your submission ID number ready and call our e-file assistance line at 651-556-4818.