Filing a Paper Income Tax Return

Download Form M1, Individual Income Tax. To complete the form:

• Type your information into the appropriate fields.
• Use the Tab key to move from field to field on the form.
• To indicate a negative number, place an X in the box to the left of the line.
• When you print your completed return, make sure you check both "Auto-rotate” and “Center pages" in your print options. Make sure the "Shrink to fit" or "Expand to fit" boxes are unchecked. 

For details see, Minnesota Individual Income Tax Instructions.

Download and print Form M1. When filling out the form:

• Use black ink.
• Do not highlight numbers. This prevents our scanning equipment from reading them.
• Use capital letters when entering your name and address.
• Do not put a slash through any numbers such as 0 or 7.
• If an amount is negative, mark an X to the left of it. Do not use parentheses or minus signs.

Mail your return with all attached forms and schedules to:

Minnesota Individual Income Tax
Mail Station 0010
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-0010

When mailing your return:

• You must include a copy of your federal income tax return (including schedules) and any income tax returns you filed with other states.
• Be sure to include enough postage to avoid having your mail carrier return your forms. You may need additional postage if you enclose more than three sheets of paper.

For details on when to mail your return, see Due Dates for Filing Individual Income Tax.

Mail your check and payment voucher to the address given on the voucher. You must include all information requested on the voucher for your payment to be processed.