Minnesota Taxes

Sound state tax policy decisions can contribute to a more equitable state economy and ensure that there are enough resources to sustainably fund schools, health care, vibrant communities, and other building blocks of a durable prosperity that includes all Minnesotans, regardless of who they are or where they live.

Minnesota Taxes and Tax Plans Research

May 2023

A Minnesota Child Tax Credit would unleash the power of the tax code to fight child poverty

Minnesota should join a growing number of states that have created Child Tax Credits, building on the remarkable success of the expanded federal Child Tax Credit in reducing child poverty and material hardship among families.

February 2023

Who Receives the Renters' Credit?

By providing property tax refunds to qualifying households, Minnesota helps bring down one of the costs of housing and creates a more equitable tax system. This issue brief provides data on the impact of the Renters’ Credit in each Minnesota county and for the state as a whole.

February 2023

Tax cuts from unlimited Social Security exemption skewed to higher-income Minnesotans

This issue brief looks at why higher-income Minnesotans are more likely to benefit from fully exempting taxes on Social Security, who benefits from existing Social Security exemptions, and how the cost of these tax cuts limit critical investments in public services.

January 2023

Income tax repeal would damage Minnesota's quality of life, increase inequality

All Minnesotans deserve to lead healthy and secure lives. But the path to a stronger, more equitable future for our...

Minnesota Taxes Blog Posts

June 07, 2021

Racial opportunity gaps persist despite prosperity for some

A national study finds that Minnesota is one of the worst states for racial disparities in economic security and opportunities to build wealth, despite our overall high economic performance.

May 07, 2021

Over 100 organizations ask state leaders to make bold investments and raise revenues

As the end of the 2021 Legislative Session inches closer, over 100 organizations from around Minnesota have called on s...

April 15, 2021

Walz's supplemental budget calls for resources for greater investments

We have called on policymakers to take bold action to respond to the health, economic, and racial justice crises before...

January 27, 2021

Walz’s proposed budget includes strong and fair revenues

Governor Tim Walz released what he called his “COVID-19 Recovery Budget” in the context of health, economic, and state revenue crises.

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Tax Credits for Workers and Families Research

May 2023

A Minnesota Child Tax Credit would unleash the power of the tax code to fight child poverty

February 2023

Who Receives the Renters' Credit?

January 2023

Who Receives the Working Family Credit?

Minnesota’s Working Family Tax Credit encourages and supports work, makes the tax system more equitable, and helps working people across the state to meet their basic needs and get their kids off to a strong start. This issue brief includes printable and interactive maps showing county level data.

Minnesota Taxes

Minnesota Taxes and Tax Plans Research

A Minnesota Child Tax Credit would unleash the power of the tax code to fight child poverty

Who Receives the Renters' Credit?

Tax cuts from unlimited Social Security exemption skewed to higher-income Minnesotans

Income tax repeal would damage Minnesota's quality of life, increase inequality

Minnesota Taxes Blog Posts

Racial opportunity gaps persist despite prosperity for some

Over 100 organizations ask state leaders to make bold investments and raise revenues

Walz's supplemental budget calls for resources for greater investments

Walz’s proposed budget includes strong and fair revenues

Tax Credits for Workers and Families Research

A Minnesota Child Tax Credit would unleash the power of the tax code to fight child poverty

Who Receives the Renters' Credit?

Who Receives the Working Family Credit?

Who receives the Renters' Credit? (TY 2018)

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