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Amending an Income Tax Return
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If you find a mistake on your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return after you filed it, you must file Form M1X, Amended Minnesota Income Tax, to correct the error.
Note: If you’re married and filed a joint return, you may not change your filing status to Married Filing Separately after the due date (April 15 for 2026).
Electronic Filing
Beginning with tax year 2025, you can file amended Minnesota Income Tax returns electronically if your software product offers this option. Check with your preparer or product for availability.
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To claim a refund, you must file Form M1X within 3½ years of the original due date for your return. If you need a prior year form, see Find a Form.
You must notify the Minnesota Department of Revenue within 180 days. If you do not amend your Minnesota return or notify us as required, we will charge a 10% penalty on any additional tax you owe.
If the changes affect your Minnesota return, you must file Form M1X even if your refund or amount due does not change. Include a complete copy of your amended federal return or IRS correction notice. Send your amended return to:
Minnesota Amended Individual Income Tax
Mail Station 1060
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-1060
If the changes do not affect your Minnesota return, you must send us a letter of explanation and a complete copy of your federal amended return or IRS correction notice. Send this letter to:
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Mail Station 7703
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-7703
You must pay the amount due when you file Form M1X, or we will charge a late payment penalty. For payment options, see Make a Payment.
Yes. Starting with tax year 2025, you can file amended Minnesota Income Tax returns electronically if your software product offers this option.
You may want to consult a tax professional when amending your tax return in the following situations:
- You are amending a joint tax return when you and your spouse are now divorced
- You are protecting your right to a potential refund in the future (filing a protective claim)
For details, see Amending a Return in Special Circumstances.