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SF2581 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Taxpayer assistance grants and tax credit outreach grants appropriation

Related bill: HF1932

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support to assist taxpayers through grants and to enhance outreach efforts for tax credits in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates a total of $2 million over two fiscal years (2026 and 2027) specifically for taxpayer assistance and tax credit outreach.

  • Distribution of Funds:

    • $1 million annually is earmarked for taxpayer assistance grants. These grants are intended to help taxpayers better understand and manage their tax obligations.
    • Another $1 million annually is allocated for tax credit outreach grants. This funding will support initiatives to inform and assist taxpayers about available tax credits that they might not be aware of or fully utilizing.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces new funding allocations from the general fund dedicated to improving taxpayer assistance and tax credit awareness. This initiative may improve the ability of citizens to access and properly apply for potential tax benefits, thereby fostering a more informed taxpayer base.

Relevant Terms

  • taxpayer assistance
  • tax credit outreach
  • grants
  • appropriations
  • fiscal year
  • Minnesota Statutes section 270C.21

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes

Citations

 
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