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Choosing a Tax Preparer

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It is important to find a tax preparer with the knowledge and experience to prepare your returns correctly.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue does not require tax preparers to be licensed, but we do expect them to follow standards of ethics and conduct. We may take action when they do not.

To find a current list of:

Disciplined preparers, see Tax Preparers Subject to Sanctions
Preparers who are not authorized to represent you before the department, see Who Can Represent You

Whether or not a preparer is on one of these lists, you are ultimately responsible for your tax return. Choose a preparer carefully.

To find preparers with professional credentials or other qualifications recognized by the IRS, see the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers.

To report an unprofessional preparer to Revenue, contact us at individual.incometax@state.mn.us, or call 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094.

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Before You Hire a Tax Preparer [+]

Take the time to ask potential preparers these questions:

What kind of formal tax training do you have?
Do you hold any professional licenses or designations, such as certified public accountant (CPA), enrolled agent (EA), registered accounting practitioner (RAP), accredited tax advisor (ATA), or accredited tax preparer (ATP)?
Do you belong to any professional organizations?
Do you take continuing professional education classes each year?
How long have you been preparing tax returns?
Have you ever done a tax return dealing with my situation?
Can I contact you year-round?
Have you ever been disciplined by any organization or governmental authority?
Will you represent me if I’m audited?
How much do you charge and how do you calculate your fees?

Other Considerations

Be careful of tax preparers who claim to know “the secrets” of obtaining unusually large refunds
Be cautious if someone charges fees based on a percentage of your refund

Never sign a blank tax form, even for your preparer.

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Contact Info

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Questions

651-296-3781
800-652-9094

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Mail your income tax return to:

Minnesota Revenue
Mail Station 0010
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-0010

Mail your property tax refund return to :

Minnesota Revenue
Mail Station 0020
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-0020

Mail your tax questions to:

Minnesota Revenue
Mail Station 5510
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-5510

Street address (for deliveries):
Minnesota Revenue
Individual Income Tax
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55101

Returns and payments may be placed in the night deposit box located in front of our building.

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Last Updated

December 26, 2024