In this last issue of 2026, we’re sharing a new series of public meetings called Engaging Minnesota to Help Property Taxpayers, upcoming courses, and a few updates on local sales, use, and excise taxes. We also upgraded our e-Services system recently.
Thank You for Your Partnership
As the year winds down, we want to thank you for your work to help Minnesotans file accurately, understand what they qualify for, and receive or pay the right amount. We appreciate your efforts in informing clients about the advance Child Tax Credit payments and Renter’s Credit, protecting clients from cybercriminals, and staying updated on tax laws.
Thank you also for helping us improve our work by sharing your input and client concerns. Your insights helped us clarify our forms and instructions, systems, website, and other resources. We encourage you to stay engaged with us because your participation makes a meaningful difference.
Be sure to:
Please continue to share common client concerns, topics that need more clarity, and how we can better communicate with you.
We’re grateful for your partnership, and we look forward to working with you and learning more from you in 2027.
Engaging Minnesota to Help Property Taxpayers
From August to October, we’re holding a series of public meetings called Engaging Minnesota to Help Property Taxpayers.
Our goal is to find meaningful ways to support property taxpayers by examining the state's property tax system from their point of view. We’re exploring ways to make the system easier to understand, more accessible, more accountable, and simpler and less costly. All Minnesota property taxpayers are invited to participate and share their input.
Join our last meeting for a wrap-up and reflections from Revenue:
Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Online and in-person
Registration: Register to get the meeting location and online link.
After the last meeting, we plan to create a short report summarizing what we learned, identifying potential recommendations, and highlighting topics that need further discussion. The report will be available on our website.
For videos of each meeting, presentation materials, and other information, visit Engaging Minnesota to Help Property Taxpayers.
e-Services System Upgrade
We upgraded e-Services, our online filing and payment system, earlier this year.
The upgrade maintains the overall look, feel, and functionality of e-Services. Aside from a few visual changes, the upgrade does not change the way you work in e-Services.
The upgrade features:
- A streamlined and enhanced payment process
- More self-service options to manage your information
- A more consistent experience across all tax types
- Enhanced security to protect your data
This upgrade allows us to continue enhancing and expanding e-Services into the future.
It also gives our customer service agents new tools to provide you with even better customer support.
2027 Filing Season Update for Tax Professionals
Two webinars of the 2027 Filing Season Update for Tax Professionals are scheduled for:
- Wednesday, December 9, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Central Time
- Thursday, January 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Central Time
We’ll provide updates on the latest legislative and administrative changes affecting individual and business income taxes for the upcoming filing season.
Both webinars are the same and will be recorded. If you want to attend, you must register.
For more information and to register, visit 2027 Filing Season Update for Tax Professionals.
2026 Summary of Annual Forms Changes
The 2026 Summary of Annual Forms Changes is available on our website. It is a list of changes made to 2026 Minnesota business income, fiduciary income, estate, individual income, and property tax forms.
New or Updated Webinars
We have new or updated webinars on various topics:
- Fundamentals of the Minnesota Revenue Collection Division
- Essentials of Data Security for Minnesota Tax Offices
- Understanding Minnesota’s Research and Development Credit
- Minnesota Pass-Through Entity Tax Election: What You Need to Know (updated)
These webinars are free and offered periodically. If you’re subscribed to receive Tax Pro Education email updates, you’ll be notified about upcoming webinars.
Upcoming Sales and Use Tax Webinars
We’re offering the following Sales and Use Tax webinars in October and November.
We’ll hold one in-person class in Hudson, WI:
All webinars and classes are free. You must register in advance to attend a webinar or class. For a list of webinars and videos on Sales Tax, visit Sales Tax Education.
New and Ending Local Sales, Use, and Excise Taxes
Northfield has implemented a new 3% local lodging tax. The tax applies to sales and purchases on lodging on or after October 1, 2026. Revenues will fund a local tourism bureau for the purpose of marketing and promoting the city of Northfield as a tourist center.
The cities of Albert Lea and Blackduck ended their 0.5% local sales and use tax on September 30, 2026.
To stay up-to-date on new local sales, use, and excise taxes, visit Local Sales Tax Information.
