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Working Family Credit

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The Minnesota Working Family Credit is a refundable credit for working individuals whose income is below a certain level. (See Minnesota Statutes, section 290.0671.) It is similar to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Both credits are refundable, which means you can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax.

Note: Before claiming this credit for tax year 2018, review the 2018 Schedule M1NC, Federal Adjustments, and determine if you must file this schedule. For more information, see Federal Adjustments.

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Who is eligible for this credit? [+]

Complete Schedule M1WFC, Minnesota Working Family Credit, to see if you are eligible for this credit. Those who are restricted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from claiming the EIC should not complete Schedule M1WFC.

Part-Year Residents

Part-year residents are eligible for the credit even if they move into or out of Minnesota during the year. You must adjust your credit based on the percentage of your income taxable to Minnesota. To do so, complete Schedule M1NR, Nonresidents/Part-Year Residents, and the worksheet in the Schedule M1WFC instructions when calculating your credit.

American Indians

For tax years 2016 and earlier, American Indians must adjust their credit based on the amount of income taxable to Minnesota. For details, see the worksheet in the Schedule M1WFC instructions.

Military Members

Military members whose home of record is Minnesota are considered residents for tax purposes. You may claim the federal EITC and the Minnesota Working Family Credit if you meet the requirements. You may include nontaxable combat zone pay as earned income when calculating these credits.

Who is not eligible for this credit? [+]

You are not eligible if any of the following apply:

You were a full-year nonresident.
You file with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
You do not meet the state income requirements based on your filing status or number of qualifying children (see Schedule M1WFC Instructions for more information).
You are the dependent of another person.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has restricted you from claiming the federal Earned Income Credit (EIC).

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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 Department of Revenue
Mail Station 0010
600 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55145-0010

Mail your property tax refund return to :

Minnesota Department of Revenue
Mail Station 0020
600 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55145-0020

Mail your tax questions to:

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

Street address (for deliveries):
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Individual Income Tax
600 North Robert Street
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

February 26, 2020