Even if you are not required to file Minnesota income tax returns, you can still file to claim valuable Minnesota tax benefits. The Working Family Credit and Child Tax Credits deliver tax relief to individuals whose income is below a certain level. Both credits are refundable, meaning you can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax.
The new Child Tax Credit is available to Minnesotans who have children under age 18. By filing a Minnesota tax return, you may qualify for $1,750 per child with no limit on the number of children.
The Working Family Credit is available to Minnesotans who earned income during the year. The maximum Working Family Credit is $350 if your earned income is $8,750 or more, and it can increase by:
$350 for no qualifying child
$1,275 for one qualifying child age 18 or older
$2,450 for two qualifying children age 18 or older
$2,850 for three or more qualifying children age 18 or older
For more information, please visit the Working Family Credit webpage and Child Tax Credit webpage on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.