How To File Your 2023 Minnesota State Taxes Securely

ST. PAUL, MN — It's officially tax season in Minnesota. As of Jan. 23, residents have begun submitting their 2022 state income tax returns, and many of them are expecting big refunds.

Taxpayers have until Tuesday, April 18 to file and pay both their state and federal income taxes.

According to the Minnesota Department of Revenue, the safest and most secure way to do your taxes is by electronically filing your return and choosing direct deposit for your refund.

The following tax software is approved by the state of Minnesota: 1040.com, 1040NOW, eFile Express, Express1040.com, FileYourTaxes.com, FreeTaxUSA.com, H&R Block, OLT.com, Sprintax, TaxAct, TaxHawk.com, TaxSlayer Online, and Turbo Tax.

People who make $73,000 or less could qualify for free filing options.

Frontline Worker Payments on Minnesota Tax Return

More than 1 million of Minnesota's frontline workers received a bonus check of $487.45 in 2022. Minnesotans who received a frontline worker bonus check in 2022 should report it on their federal tax returns, according to state officials.

However, the payment is not taxable in Minnesota and is not included in household income, according to the state. The state posted guidance on how to report the payment on its website.

Property taxes

Unlike income taxes, Minnesota property owners have until Aug. 15 to file for a property tax refund. However, the state accepts refund applications for up to a year after the due date.