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Political Contribution Refund
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You may qualify for a refund for your political contributions made to Minnesota political parties and candidates for state offices.
You can request a Political Contribution Refund if you contribute money to:
For a list of requirements and qualified Minnesota political parties, see the instructions for:
Note: You can only request one refund for each calendar year you made contributions. Your request may include contributions you made to more than one candidate or party.
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Your contributions qualify if you made them to eligible state candidates or political parties on any of these dates:
- January 1 - December 31, 2025
- January 1 - December 31, 2026
Candidates must sign the public subsidy agreement before you make a refund claim. If you make your claim before the candidate has signed the agreement, the Minnesota Department of Revenue will deny your claim.
Note: You are allowed only one claim per year whether we approve or deny your claim. If we deny your claim, you may appeal our decision within 60 days. Do not submit a new receipt for a denied claim.
The refund for 2025 is the amount of your contributions up to $75 for individuals or $150 for married couples (if you file a joint Political Contribution Refund application).
The refund for 2026 is the amount of your contributions up to $75 for individuals or $150 for married couples (if you file a joint Political Contribution Refund application).
You can apply for a refund any time after making your contributions but no later than these deadlines:
- For 2025 contributions, you must apply by April 15, 2026
- For 2026 contributions, you must apply by April 15, 2027
For contributions made in 2026, complete 2026 Form PCR, Political Contribution Refund Application.
You must include with your Form PCR a copy of the official receipt, Form EP-3, Minnesota Political Contribution Receipt, you received for each contribution.
If you do not include a copy of the official receipt, we will send your form back to you.
