Tax professionals

If your client gets a letter from the Minnesota Department of Revenue requesting a missing tax return, they have 30 days to respond in one of three ways:

  • File the missing return
  • Prove they already filed the return
  • Show they are not required to file the return

If we do not receive a response, we will file and send a Commissioner Filed Return (CFR) to reflect your client?s tax owed. If your client disagrees with the CFR, they can either replace the CFR with their own return or prove they are not required to file. If they choose not to file their own return and are required to do so, they are liable for the amount owed on the CFR.

Your clients can replace CFRs at any time, but there are time limits to claim refunds. For details, see our Missing Returns and Commissioner Filed Returns page.

Questions?

Contact us.

If you

Then

Need help with your clients? accounts and have power of attorney on file with us

Contact the appropriate tax division

Have questions about tax law changes

Email our tax law change team

Have general questions, need time-sensitive assistance, have feedback or an idea for a tax pro tip

Email our Tax Professional Outreach Coordinators or call 651-556-6606

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