Tax Professional Tip #8 – Taxes and Paid Leave

Minnesota Department of Revenue sent this bulletin at 02/20/2026 10:14 AM CST
Tax Pro Tips

The Minnesota Paid Leave program is now in effect as of January 1, 2026. You or your clients may have questions on how premiums and benefits will be treated for tax purposes. Check out Taxes and Paid Leave on the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) website for more information, including this factsheet.

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Need help with your clients’ accounts and have power of attorney on file with us

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Have questions about tax law changes

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Have general withholding tax questions

Email our Withholding Tax Outreach Team or call 651-556-3180

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