Where’s My Refund? What Minnesota Taxpayers Need To Know

Moubin Ghafoory
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For most taxpayers, the deadline for filing 2022 state taxes in Minnesota is April 18, 2023. But if you’re getting a refund this year, you may be more concerned with when you’ll get your money. If you’re eligible, you can use “Where’s My Refund?,” the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s online refund tracking feature, to determine the status of your refund.

See: 3 Ways Smart People Save Money When Filing Their Taxes

This quick guide explains factors that determine refund processing timelines, why refunds can be delayed and how to sign up to track your refund.

How Long Are Minnesota Tax Refunds Taking?

The Minnesota Department of Revenue doesn’t publish how long it takes to process returns and issue refunds. The expected refund wait time depends on several factors, including the following:

  • How returns are filed — electronically or by mailing a paper form

  • The chosen option for receiving refunds — direct deposit or paper check

  • The Minnesota Department of Revenue’s tax return processing, which includes possible requests for more information

Why Is My Minnesota State Refund Taking So Long?

Sending your tax return and receiving a refund by mail will extend the time it takes to get your money. File your return electronically and elect direct deposit to speed up the refund process.

Errors on the return and further review by the Minnesota Department of Revenue can also cause a delay. Ensure your tax return is accurate and contains all necessary information.

An amended tax return may also cause a refund delay and may be necessary if someone notices an error. To amend a state tax return in Minnesota, taxpayers must file Form M1X via U.S. mail within 3.5 years of the original return’s due date.

Where’s My Refund? Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Refund Tracking Tool

How do you check the status of your tax refund? The Minnesota Department of Revenue allows for state refund tracking through its “Where’s My Refund?” system, which is updated each weekday overnight. Whether you want to track your personal tax refund or the refund for a business, you can use this system if you meet the following parameters:

  • Your tax return stipulates an expected refund.

  • You filed a return within the last 12 months.

  • You’re tracking a return for 2019 or later.

  • Your filed return included your date of birth.

To use the “Where’s My Refund?” system, you’ll need the following information, and it must match your return:

Takeaway

The Minnesota Department of Revenue doesn’t provide a specific timeline for refund processing, but you can check the status of your tax refund on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website using “Where’s My Refund?”

If you can’t use the online tracking system, the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s customer service department is available by phone Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 651-296-4444 or 800-657-3676. Make sure you have the refund amount of your return handy; you’ll need it to track your refund.

Andrea Norris contributed to the reporting for this article.

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: Where’s My Refund? What Minnesota Taxpayers Need To Know

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