How do I add the M1PR to my return?

Form M1PR (Minnesota Property Tax Refund) is used to claim a refund based on:

• Property taxes paid (homeowners), or
• Certain property-related situations (such as mobile home ownership)

The refund amount is based on:

• Household income
• Property tax burden

🧭 M1PR vs M1RENT – Which Should I Use?

✅ Use Form M1PR if:

• You owned and lived in your home on January 2
• Your home is classified as a homestead
• You paid (or arranged to pay) property taxes
• You qualify for the Special Property Tax Refund
• You are a mobile home owner

🏢 Use Schedule M1RENT (Renter’s Credit) if:

• You rented during the year
• You received a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP)
• You are claiming the Renter’s Credit on your MN return

Note: The Renter’s Credit is claimed on Form M1 (income tax return) and is included in your refund, not filed separately. For step-by-step instructions, see: How do I claim the MN Renter’s Credit (Schedule M1RENT)?

🔄 When You May Need BOTH

You may need to file both forms if:

• You rented part of the year and owned part of the year, or
• You are a mobile home owner who also pays lot rent

👉 In these cases:

• File M1RENT for rental periods
• File M1PR for homeownership (if eligible)

✅ How Do I Qualify for M1PR?

You may qualify if:

• You were a full-year or part-year MN resident
• Your household income is within limits (generally under ~$142,490)
• You owned and lived in your home on January 2
• The property is your homestead
• Property taxes were paid or payable

🧮 What Is Household Income?

Household income is used to determine eligibility and refund amount.

It includes:

• Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
• Most nontaxable income
• Certain deductions and contributions
• Co-occupant income

✅ Included:

• Tax-exempt interest
• Worker’s compensation
• Deferred compensation

❌ Not included:

• Child support received
• Minnesota property tax refunds
• Dependent income

🧭 How to Add M1PR in TaxSlayer

📂 Navigation Path:

1. After the MN return has already been added to the return, go back to the State Section.
2. Choose Property Tax Refund (Minnesota) in the yellow banner at the top of the screen. 
3. Follow the prompts to enter the required information, such as:
   • Property tax paid on your homestead, or
   • Rent paid (if you are a renter), and
   • Any other information requested by the M1PR screens.
4. Review the completed M1PR for accuracy. If there is no refund, the M1PR cannot be e-filed. You can delete it from the account. 

🏠 Mobile Home Owner Scenarios

Mobile home owners may have different filing requirements depending on their situation.

✅ Own mobile home (no lot rent)

• File M1PR only
• Treated as a homeowner

✅ Own mobile home and pay lot rent

• File M1PR for the home
• File M1RENT for the lot rent

✅ Received CRP for lot rent

• Determine whether the taxpayer is treated as a:
  • Homeowner
  • Renter
  • Or both
• Review carefully: Some cases require filing M1PR instead of M1RENT depending on classification 

🔄 Mixed-Year Filing (Renter + Homeowner)

If you rented and owned during the same tax year, both forms may apply.

✅ Example:

• Rented part of the year
• Purchased a home later in the year

👉 File:

• M1RENT for the rental portion
• M1PR for the ownership portion

✅ Important Notes:

• Household income is based on the full year
• Each form calculates its portion of the refund separately
• Additional explanation may be required in certain cases

❓ Common Questions

1. Can I e-file M1PR?
   • Yes. You can e-file it with your Minnesota return or separately.
2. What is the deadline?
   • M1PR is typically due August 15 following the tax year
3. When will I get my refund?
   • Refunds are generally issued after September 30
   • Processing typically takes about 60 days
4. Can dependents file M1PR?
   • No. Dependents are not eligible.
5. What if I forgot to claim the Renter’s Credit?
   • You must amend your Minnesota income tax return (Form M1)

✏️ How Do I Amend M1PR?

To correct a filed M1PR:

• State Section 
• Edit the Property Tax Refund
• Amended Property Tax Refund (M1PRX)

The amended M1PR cannot be E-filed. To print a copy, visit the Summary/Print section and follow the prompts for printing. Sign the M1PRX form and mail it to the address on the bottom of the form. 

You can also download a copy of the M1PRX and the instructions on the Minnesota website. 

🔗 Related Articles

• How do I compute household income for M1PR?
• How do I claim the MN Renter’s Credit (M1RENT)?