If you need to make a change to an already accepted Minnesota return, you must file an amended return.
How do I generate an amended return for Minnesota?
To generate your amended state return, please follow the steps below.
- Select 2024 Amended Return from the navigation bar
- Pay for your amended return
- Read the "Filing an Amended Return" page, then press continue
- Select Amend State Return(s)
- Select "Amend State" from within the white box
- Scroll to the bottom of your state return menu and select Amended Return
- Select Yes to generate your amended Minnesota return
- Complete the rest of the applicable sections
What if I received a refund from my original Minnesota return?
If you received a refund from the state, you must report the amount on your amended return so it is included in your amended return's calculations. To do so, please follow the pathway above to navigate to the Amended return section of your state return. Next, select Review and Complete Amended Return. Then, you will want to select Total Payments and Refundable credits and enter your refund amount in the box labeled "Amount of refund received from original return."
What if I originally owed state taxes?
If you made a tax payment after your original state return was accepted, you must report it on your amended return so the amount is included in your calculations. To do so, please follow the pathway above to navigate to the Amended return section of your state return. Next, select Review and Complete Amended Return. Then, you will want to select Total Payments and Refundable credits and enter your payment amount in the box labeled "Enter any amount paid with your original return, plus any additional income tax paid after filing."
How do I file my amended Minnesota return?
Amended state returns must be paper filed. To print your amended return select Summary/Print from the navigation bar followed by View Return once you are on the Tax Return Summary. Selecting View Return generates your PDF which contains your amended state return. Simply print, sign, and mail your amended Minnesota return to paper file it.
Only the amended return (not the originally filed return) and copies of supporting documents (W-2's, 1099's, etc.) that supports the reason for the change to the tax return need to be mailed unless the state or IRS specifically ask for other documents. View and compare your original and amended pdf's to see the changes.
The state amended return mailing address can be found on the printed form and state department of revenue website. The address to mail the return may differ if you are receiving a refund or making a payment with your return.
Additional Information
When you file an amended return you must provide an explanation regarding what it is you changed. Please make sure to provide your explanation when completing your amended return(s).