SF2997 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Taxes provisions modification

Related bill: HF2768

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to modify various tax-related provisions in Minnesota, including individual income taxes, corporate franchise taxes, sales and use taxes, as well as other tax-related policies. It also seeks to implement technical changes to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the state's tax system.

Main Provisions

  • Individual Income and Corporate Franchise Taxes: The bill proposes changes to how individual and corporate income taxes are calculated and enforced. It includes modifications to income tax credits and subtractions, which will affect how much taxpayers owe or are refunded.
  • Sales and Use Taxes: Adjustments are made to exemptions, collections, and deposits related to sales and use taxes. This could impact how businesses collect and remit sales tax.
  • Partnership Provisions: Amends rules and regulations concerning partnerships, potentially affecting how they report income and pay taxes.
  • Property Tax Classification: Changes to property tax classifications can alter tax rates for certain types of properties.
  • Tax Enforcement: Modifications to enforcement, return filing, and audit provisions aim to enhance compliance and streamline processes.

Significant Changes

  • The bill allows a tax credit of up to 25 percent for certain eligible production costs, available to taxpayers who obtain a credit certificate.
  • Various Minnesota Statutes are amended to reflect these changes, including updates to subdivisions covering credit allocations and tax payment procedures.

Relevant Terms

income tax credits, corporate taxes, sales tax exemptions, use taxes, tax enforcement, property tax classification, audit provisions, partnership taxation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes

Citations

 
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    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
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      "summary": "This section deals with modifications to tax compliance and auditing under section 270C.445.",
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      "summary": "Modifying property tax classification under section 273.13.",
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    "subdivision": "subdivision 22"
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      "summary": "Changes to enforcement and return provisions under section 289A.08.",
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      "summary": "Modifications to audit provisions under section 289A.12.",
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      "summary": "Amending tax payment procedures in section 289A.31.",
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    "subdivision": "subdivision 54"
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      "summary": "Changes to distribution of tax collections in section 297A.94.",
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