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Number of tax brackets
4Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 1 (Single) — $0–$33,310
5.35%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 2 (Single) — $33,311–$109,430
6.80%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 3 (Single) — $109,431–$203,150
7.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 4 (Single) — $203,151+
9.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 1 upper bound (Single)
$33,310Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 2 upper bound (Single)
$109,430Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 3 upper bound (Single)
$203,150Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 1 (MFJ/Qualifying Surviving Spouse) — $0–$48,700
5.35%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 2 (MFJ/Qualifying Surviving Spouse) — $48,701–$193,480
6.80%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 3 (MFJ/Qualifying Surviving Spouse) — $193,481–$337,930
7.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 4 (MFJ/Qualifying Surviving Spouse) — $337,931+
9.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 1 upper bound (MFJ/Qualifying Surviving Spouse)
$48,700Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 2 upper bound (MFJ/Qualifying Surviving Spouse)
$193,480Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 3 upper bound (MFJ/Qualifying Surviving Spouse)
$337,930Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 1 (MFS) — $0–$24,350
5.35%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 2 (MFS) — $24,351–$96,740
6.80%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 3 (MFS) — $96,741–$168,965
7.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 4 (MFS) — $168,966+
9.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 1 upper bound (MFS)
$24,350Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 2 upper bound (MFS)
$96,740Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 3 upper bound (MFS)
$168,965Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 1 (Head of Household) — $0–$41,010
5.35%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 2 (Head of Household) — $41,011–$164,800
6.80%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 3 (Head of Household) — $164,801–$270,060
7.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Rate 4 (Head of Household) — $270,061+
9.85%Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 1 upper bound (Head of Household)
$41,010Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 2 upper bound (Head of Household)
$164,800Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Bracket 3 upper bound (Head of Household)
$270,060Minn. Stat. § 290.06
Standard deduction (Single / MFS)
$15,300Minnesota DOR — 2026 Bracket Announcement (https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/press-release/2025-12-16/minnesota-income-tax-brackets-standard-deduction-and-dependent-exemption)
Standard deduction (MFJ / Surviving Spouse)
$30,600Minnesota DOR — 2026 Bracket Announcement (https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/press-release/2025-12-16/minnesota-income-tax-brackets-standard-deduction-and-dependent-exemption)
Standard deduction (Head of Household)
$23,000Minnesota DOR — 2026 Bracket Announcement (https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/press-release/2025-12-16/minnesota-income-tax-brackets-standard-deduction-and-dependent-exemption)
Dependent exemption (per qualifying dependent)
$5,300Minn. Stat. § 290.0674
Filing deadline (TY 2026)
April 15, 2027Minn. Stat. § 289A.18
Extension period
Automatic 6-month with federal extensionMinn. Stat. § 289A.19
Estimated tax filing threshold (liability after withholding and credits)
$500Minn. Stat. § 289A.25
Estimated tax payment due dates (quarterly)
April 15, June 15, September 15, January 15Minn. Stat. § 289A.25
Estimated tax form (self-employed)
Form M14 / Schedule M14Minnesota Form M1 Instructions
Residency presumption — days in Minnesota
183+ daysMinn. Stat. § 290.01
Starting point for Minnesota taxable income
Federal taxable income (Form 1040, Line 15)Minn. Stat. § 290.01
Add-back: state/local tax deduction claimed on federal Schedule A
Full add-back requiredMinn. Stat. § 290.0131
Add-back: IRC § 199A QBI deduction
Full add-back requiredMinn. Stat. § 290.0131
Add-back: federal bonus depreciation (IRC § 168(k)); replace with straight-line MACRS (§ 168(a))
Full add-back of bonus depreciation; substitution of straight-line MACRSMinn. Stat. § 290.0131
Subtraction: U.S. government bond interest
Full subtraction allowedMinn. Stat. § 290.0132
Subtraction: state income tax refund included in federal taxable income
Full subtraction allowedMinn. Stat. § 290.0132
Minnesota Working Family Credit (state EITC) — refundable
Percentage of federal EIC (refundable)Minn. Stat. § 290.0671
K-12 Education Credit — income-limited
Credit for qualifying education expenses (income-limited)Minn. Stat. § 290.0674
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Percentage of federal creditMinn. Stat. § 290.067
Credit for taxes paid to other states — non-refundable
Non-refundable credit; computed on Schedule M1CRMinnesota Form M1 Instructions
Local/city income tax
None — Minnesota does not impose local or city income taxesMinn. Stat. § 290.06
Bonus depreciation timing difference tracking form
Schedule M1ARMinnesota Form M1 Instructions
Scope. This skill covers Minnesota Form M1 for full-year Minnesota residents who are sole proprietors or single-member LLC owners. Minnesota imposes a four-bracket graduated income tax with rates of 5.35%, 6.80%, 7.85%, and 9.85%.
Quality tier. Q3 — AI-drafted, not independently verified. All rates and thresholds were researched on 2026-05-22 from official Minnesota Department of Revenue publications. A qualified professional must review before filing.
Section 1: Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Minnesota (US-MN) |
| Tax type | Individual income tax |
| Primary form | Form M1 |
| Tax year | 2026 (filed in 2027) |
| Authority | Minnesota Department of Revenue |
| Statute | Minn. Stat. § 290.06 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-22 |
| Validation | AI-drafted — Q3 |
Sources consulted
| # | Source | URL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota DOR — Income Tax Rates and Brackets (2026) | https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/minnesota-income-tax-rates-and-brackets |
| 2 | Minnesota DOR — 2026 Bracket Announcement | https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/press-release/2025-12-16/minnesota-income-tax-brackets-standard-deduction-and-dependent-exemption |
| 3 | Minn. Stat. § 290.06 | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/290.06 |
| 4 | Minnesota Form M1 Instructions | https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/form-m1-individual-income-tax |
Tax rates — 2026 tax year (Single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $33,310 | 5.35% |
| $33,311 – $109,430 | 6.80% |
| $109,431 – $203,150 | 7.85% |
| $203,151+ | 9.85% |
Tax rates — 2026 tax year (MFJ / Qualifying Surviving Spouse)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,700 | 5.35% |
| $48,701 – $193,480 | 6.80% |
| $193,481 – $337,930 | 7.85% |
| $337,931+ | 9.85% |
Tax rates — 2026 tax year (MFS)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $24,350 | 5.35% |
| $24,351 – $96,740 | 6.80% |
| $96,741 – $168,965 | 7.85% |
| $168,966+ | 9.85% |
Tax rates — 2026 tax year (Head of Household)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $41,010 | 5.35% |
| $41,011 – $164,800 | 6.80% |
| $164,801 – $270,060 | 7.85% |
| $270,061+ | 9.85% |
Standard deduction — 2026
| Filing status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single / MFS | $15,300 |
| MFJ / Surviving Spouse | $30,600 |
| Head of Household | $23,000 |
Key thresholds
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing deadline | April 15, 2027 (for TY 2026) | Minn. Stat. § 289A.18 |
| Extension | Automatic 6-month with federal extension | Minn. Stat. § 289A.19 |
| Estimated tax threshold | Liability of $500 or more after withholding and credits | Minn. Stat. § 289A.25 |
Minnesota taxable income begins with federal taxable income (Form 1040, Line 15 — after the federal standard or itemized deduction).
Key difference from many states: Minnesota starts from federal taxable income (after the standard/itemized deduction), not from federal AGI. This means the federal standard deduction and itemized deductions are already factored in. Minnesota then applies its own standard deduction or uses the federal amounts depending on the schedule.
Section 5: Tier 1 rules — deterministic
| Rule ID | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MN-T1-01 | Start with federal taxable income (Form 1040, Line 15) | Minn. Stat. § 290.01 |
| MN-T1-02 | Add back state/local tax deduction claimed on federal Schedule A | Minn. Stat. § 290.0131 |
| MN-T1-03 | Add back IRC § 199A QBI deduction | Minn. Stat. § 290.0131 |
| MN-T1-04 | Add back federal bonus depreciation (IRC § 168(k)) and replace with straight-line MACRS | Minn. Stat. § 290.0131 |
| MN-T1-05 | Subtract U.S. government bond interest | Minn. Stat. § 290.0132 |
| MN-T1-06 | Subtract state income tax refund included in federal taxable income | Minn. Stat. § 290.0132 |
| MN-T1-07 | Apply graduated rates: 5.35%, 6.80%, 7.85%, 9.85% to the 2026 brackets | Minn. Stat. § 290.06 |
| MN-T1-08 | Dependent exemption: $5,300 per qualifying dependent (2026) — reduces tax, not income | Minn. Stat. § 290.0674 |
| MN-T1-09 | Minnesota Working Family Credit (state EITC): percentage of federal EIC (refundable) | Minn. Stat. § 290.0671 |
| MN-T1-10 | K-12 Education Credit: credit for qualifying education expenses (income-limited) | Minn. Stat. § 290.0674 |
| MN-T1-11 | Child and Dependent Care Credit: percentage of federal credit | Minn. Stat. § 290.067 |
Section 6: Tier 2 rules — requires judgment
| Rule ID | Rule | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| MN-T2-01 | Residency determination — Minnesota uses a domicile test. A person domiciled in Minnesota is a resident. Spending 183+ days in MN creates a presumption of residency. | If taxpayer has homes in multiple states, flag for professional review. |
| MN-T2-02 | Bonus depreciation add-back — Track multi-year timing differences between federal and Minnesota depreciation on Schedule M1AR. | Maintain a depreciation schedule parallel to federal. |
| MN-T2-03 | Social Security subtraction — Minnesota taxes Social Security for higher-income taxpayers but provides a partial subtraction. Phase-out applies based on provisional income. | Compute the subtraction using the worksheet in M1 instructions. |
| MN-T2-04 | Credit for taxes paid to other states (Schedule M1CR) — Non-refundable credit to prevent double taxation. | Requires the other state's return to compute. |
| MN-T2-05 | Marriage credit — Reduces the marriage penalty for two-earner MFJ couples. Income-based calculation. | Compute using Schedule M1MA. |
| MN-T2-06 | Alternative minimum tax — Minnesota imposes a state AMT (Schedule M1MT). Self-employed with large § 179 or depreciation differences should check. | Compute AMT if federal AMT preferences are significant. |
Section 7: Supplier pattern library
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| W-2 wages from Minnesota employer | MN withholding applies; include on M1 | Most common |
| Schedule C net profit (sole prop) | Flows through federal taxable income → MN taxable income | QBI deduction add-back required |
| Rental income (Schedule E) | Included in federal taxable income → MN taxable income | MN-source if property in MN |
| Interest on U.S. government bonds | Subtract from MN taxable income | Minn. Stat. § 290.0132 |
| Interest on non-MN muni bonds | No addition needed (already in federal taxable income if taxed federally) | Check if exempt at federal level |
| Social Security benefits | Partial subtraction available (income-limited) | Use worksheet in M1 instructions |
| Capital gains from asset sale | Included in federal taxable income → MN taxable income | No special MN rate |
| 1099-NEC freelance income | Flows through Schedule C → federal taxable income | Estimated payments likely needed |
Section 8: Form mapping
| Minnesota form / schedule | What it covers | Federal counterpart |
|---|---|---|
| Form M1 | Minnesota Individual Income Tax Return | Form 1040 |
| Schedule M1M | Income Additions and Subtractions | Schedule 1 (Form 1040) |
| Schedule M1W | Minnesota Withholding | W-2/1099 withholding summary |
| Schedule M1CR | Credit for Taxes Paid to Other States | N/A |
| Schedule M1MA | Marriage Credit | N/A |
| Schedule M1MT | Alternative Minimum Tax | Form 6251 |
| Schedule M1AR | Accelerated Depreciation Adjustment | N/A |
| Schedule M1WFC | Working Family Credit (state EITC) | Schedule EIC |
| Schedule M1ED | K-12 Education Credit | N/A |
| Form M14 | Estimated Tax Instructions | Form 1040-ES |
Section 9: Refusal catalogue
| ID | Situation | Action |
|---|---|---|
| MN-R-01 | Part-year or non-resident return (Schedule M1NR) | Refuse — out of scope |
| MN-R-02 | Corporate franchise tax (Form M4) | Refuse — out of scope |
| MN-R-03 | Estate tax (Form M706) | Refuse — out of scope |
| MN-R-04 | Partnership / S-corp pass-through returns | Refuse — out of scope |
| MN-R-05 | Multi-state income apportionment | Refuse — flag for professional review |
| MN-R-06 | Amended returns (Form M1X) | Refuse — out of scope |
| MN-R-07 | Tax year other than current | Refuse — rates and thresholds may differ |
| MN-R-08 | MinnesotaCare provider tax | Refuse — different tax type |
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