Military tax information

The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds the state?s military service members to claim a refundable military tax credit before it expires. Over 2,800 service members were eligible for the 2018 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone (Form M99), but about 1,400 service members still have not claimed it.

The 2018 credit will expire October 15, 2022, for qualifying service members.

*Who qualifies for the credit?*

Service members may qualify if they:


* Were a Minnesota resident during the time of service
* Served in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area during 2018
* Received combat pay that is exempt from federal and Minnesota income tax

The IRS has online information about combat zone locations approved for tax benefits [ [link removed] ].

The credit is $120 per month or partial month served.

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*How do service members claim the credit?*

They may either:


* Use our free online system [ [link removed] ] to file electronically__
* Complete and send 2018 Form M99 [ [link removed] ] to file by mail__

When filing, be sure to include these required documents:


* *Active-duty members:* Attach a Leave and Earnings Statement for each month of qualifying service.
* *National Guard member, reservist, or retired or discharged active-duty member: *Attach a Form DD-214 for each period of qualifying service.

*Is the credit available** for other years? *

Service members may claim this credit for tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 if they qualify. File Form M99 for the appropriate year and include the required documents.

*Questions? *

Visit our website to learn more about the Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone [ [link removed] ] and other Minnesota tax benefits for military members [ [link removed] ].

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Visit our website:
www.revenue.state.mn.us [ [link removed] ]

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