SF 1527

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/04/2021 03:29pm

A bill for an act
relating to taxation; individual income; property; allowing taxpayers to use federal
individual taxpayer identification numbers in claiming certain credits and for
homestead classification; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 273.124,
subdivision 13; 289A.08, subdivision 11; 290.06, subdivision 38; 290.067,
subdivision 1; 290.0671, subdivisions 1, 1a; 290.0674, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 273.124, subdivision 13, is amended to read:

Subd. 13.

Homestead application.

(a) A person who meets the homestead requirements
under subdivision 1 must file a homestead application with the county assessor to initially
obtain homestead classification.

(b) The commissioner shall prescribe the content, format, and manner of the homestead
application required to be filed under this chapter pursuant to section 270C.30. The
application must clearly inform the taxpayer that this application must be signed by all
owners who occupy the property or by the qualifying relative and returned to the county
assessor in order for the property to receive homestead treatment.

(c) Every property owner applying for homestead classification must furnish to the
county assessor the Social Security number new text begin or individual tax identification number new text end of each
occupant who is listed as an owner of the property on the deed of record, the name and
address of each owner who does not occupy the property, and the name and Social Security
number new text begin or individual tax identification number new text end of the spouse of each occupying owner. The
application must be signed by each owner who occupies the property and by each owner's
spouse who occupies the property, or, in the case of property that qualifies as a homestead
under subdivision 1, paragraph (c), by the qualifying relative.

If a property owner occupies a homestead, the property owner's spouse may not claim
another property as a homestead unless the property owner and the property owner's spouse
file with the assessor an affidavit or other proof required by the assessor stating that the
property qualifies as a homestead under subdivision 1, paragraph (e).

Owners or spouses occupying residences owned by their spouses and previously occupied
with the other spouse, either of whom fail to include the other spouse's name and Social
Security number new text begin or individual tax identification number new text end on the homestead application or
provide the affidavits or other proof requested, will be deemed to have elected to receive
only partial homestead treatment of their residence. The remainder of the residence will be
classified as nonhomestead residential. When an owner or spouse's name and Social Security
number new text begin or individual tax identification number new text end appear on homestead applications for two
separate residences and only one application is signed, the owner or spouse will be deemed
to have elected to homestead the residence for which the application was signed.

(d) If residential real estate is occupied and used for purposes of a homestead by a relative
of the owner and qualifies for a homestead under subdivision 1, paragraph (c), in order for
the property to receive homestead status, a homestead application must be filed with the
assessor. The Social Security number new text begin or individual tax identification number new text end of each relative
occupying the property and the name and Social Security number new text begin or individual tax
identification number new text end of the spouse of a relative occupying the property shall be required
on the homestead application filed under this subdivision. If a different relative of the owner
subsequently occupies the property, the owner of the property must notify the assessor
within 30 days of the change in occupancy. The Social Security number new text begin or individual tax
identification number new text end of a relative occupying the property or the spouse of a relative
occupying the property is private data on individuals as defined by section 13.02, subdivision
12, but may be disclosed to the commissioner of revenue, or, for the purposes of proceeding
under the Revenue Recapture Act to recover personal property taxes owing, to the county
treasurer.

(e) The homestead application shall also notify the property owners that if the property
is granted homestead status for any assessment year, that same property shall remain
classified as homestead until the property is sold or transferred to another person, or the
owners, the spouse of the owner, or the relatives no longer use the property as their
homestead. Upon the sale or transfer of the homestead property, a certificate of value must
be timely filed with the county auditor as provided under section 272.115. Failure to notify
the assessor within 30 days that the property has been sold, transferred, or that the owner,
the spouse of the owner, or the relative is no longer occupying the property as a homestead,
shall result in the penalty provided under this subdivision and the property will lose its
current homestead status.

(f) If a homestead application has not been filed with the county by December 15, the
assessor shall classify the property as nonhomestead for the current assessment year for
taxes payable in the following year, provided that the owner may be entitled to receive the
homestead classification by proper application under section 375.192.

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new text begin This section is effective for applications for homestead filed in
2021 and thereafter.
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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 289A.08, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11.

Information included in income tax return.

(a) The return must state:

(1) the name of the taxpayer, or taxpayers, if the return is a joint return, and the address
of the taxpayer in the same name or names and same address as the taxpayer has used in
making the taxpayer's income tax return to the United States;

(2) the date or dates of birth of the taxpayer or taxpayers;

(3) new text begin (i) new text end the Social Security number of the taxpayer, or taxpayers, if a Social Security
number has been issued by the United States with respect to the taxpayers new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) if a Social Security number has not been issued by the United States with respect to
the taxpayer or taxpayers, the individual tax identification number, as allowed under sections
290.06, subdivision 38; 290.067; 290.0671; and 290.0674 new text end ; and

(4) the amount of the taxable income of the taxpayer as it appears on the federal return
for the taxable year to which the Minnesota state return applies.

(b) The taxpayer must attach to the taxpayer's Minnesota state income tax return a copy
of the federal income tax return that the taxpayer has filed or is about to file for the period.

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new text begin This section is effective for taxable years beginning after December
31, 2020.
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Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 290.06, subdivision 38, is amended to read:

Subd. 38.

Beginning farmer management credit.

(a) A taxpayer who is a beginning
farmer may take a credit against the tax due under this chapter for participation in a financial
management program according to section 41B.0391, subdivision 3.

(b) The credit may be claimed only after approval and certification by the Rural Finance
Authority according to section 41B.0391.

(c) The credit is limited to the liability for tax, as computed under this chapter, for the
taxable year. If the amount of the credit determined under this subdivision for any taxable
year exceeds this limitation, the excess is a beginning farmer management credit carryover
to each of the three succeeding taxable years. The entire amount of the excess unused credit
for the taxable year is carried first to the earliest of the taxable years to which the credit
may be carried and then to each successive year to which the credit may be carried. The
amount of the unused credit which may be added under this paragraph must not exceed the
taxpayer's liability for tax, less the beginning farmer management credit for the taxable
year.

(d) For a part-year resident, the credit under this section must be allocated using the
percentage calculated in section 290.06, subdivision 2c, paragraph (e).

(e) Notwithstanding the approval and certification by the Rural Finance Authority under
section 41B.0391, the commissioner may utilize any audit and examination powers under
chapter 270C or 289A to the extent necessary to verify that the taxpayer is eligible for the
credit and to assess for the amount of any improperly claimed credit.

(f) new text begin A taxpayer who does not have a Social Security number may claim the credit under
this section if the taxpayer provides an individual taxpayer identification number.
new text end

new text begin (g) new text end This subdivision expires at the same time and on the same terms as section 41B.0391,
except that the expiration of this subdivision does not affect the commissioner of revenue's
authority to audit or power of examination and assessment for credits claimed under this
subdivision.

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new text begin This section is effective for taxable years beginning after December
31, 2020.
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Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 290.067, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Amount of credit.

(a) A taxpayer may take as a credit against the tax
due from the taxpayer and a spouse, if any, under this chapter an amount equal to the
dependent care credit for which the taxpayer is eligible pursuant to the provisions of section
21 of the Internal Revenue Code except that new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) a taxpayer who does not have a Social Security number may claim the credit under
this section if the taxpayer provides an individual taxpayer identification number for the
taxpayer, taxpayer's spouse, and each qualifying individual; and
new text end

new text begin (2) new text end in determining whether the child qualified as a dependent, income received as a
Minnesota family investment program grant or allowance to or on behalf of the child must
not be taken into account in determining whether the child received more than half of the
child's support from the taxpayer.

(b) If a child who has not attained the age of six years at the close of the taxable year is
cared for at a licensed family day care home operated by the child's parent, the taxpayer is
deemed to have paid employment-related expenses. If the child is 16 months old or younger
at the close of the taxable year, the amount of expenses deemed to have been paid equals
the maximum limit for one qualified individual under section 21(c) and (d) of the Internal
Revenue Code. If the child is older than 16 months of age but has not attained the age of
six years at the close of the taxable year, the amount of expenses deemed to have been paid
equals the amount the licensee would charge for the care of a child of the same age for the
same number of hours of care.

(c) If a married couple:

(1) has a child who has not attained the age of one year at the close of the taxable year;

(2) files a joint tax return for the taxable year; and

(3) does not participate in a dependent care assistance program as defined in section 129
of the Internal Revenue Code, in lieu of the actual employment related expenses paid for
that child under paragraph (a) or the deemed amount under paragraph (b), the lesser of (i)
the combined earned income of the couple or (ii) the amount of the maximum limit for one
qualified individual under section 21(c) and (d) of the Internal Revenue Code will be deemed
to be the employment related expense paid for that child. The earned income limitation of
section 21(d) of the Internal Revenue Code shall not apply to this deemed amount. These
deemed amounts apply regardless of whether any employment-related expenses have been
paid.

(d) If the taxpayer is not required and does not file a federal individual income tax return
for the tax year, no credit is allowed for any amount paid to any person unless:

(1) the name, address, and taxpayer identification number of the person are included on
the return claiming the credit; or

(2) if the person is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, the name
and address of the person are included on the return claiming the credit.

In the case of a failure to provide the information required under the preceding sentence,
the preceding sentence does not apply if it is shown that the taxpayer exercised due diligence
in attempting to provide the information required.

(e) In the case of a nonresident, part-year resident, or a person who has earned income
not subject to tax under this chapter including earned income excluded pursuant to section
290.0132, subdivision 10, the credit determined under section 21 of the Internal Revenue
Code must be allocated based on the ratio by which the earned income of the claimant and
the claimant's spouse from Minnesota sources bears to the total earned income of the claimant
and the claimant's spouse.

(f) For residents of Minnesota, the subtractions for military pay under section 290.0132,
subdivisions 11 and 12, are not considered "earned income not subject to tax under this
chapter."

(g) For residents of Minnesota, the exclusion of combat pay under section 112 of the
Internal Revenue Code is not considered "earned income not subject to tax under this
chapter."

(h) For taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income in excess of $52,230, the credit is
equal to the lesser of the credit otherwise calculated under this subdivision, or the amount
equal to $600 minus five percent of federal adjusted gross income in excess of $52,230 for
taxpayers with one qualified individual, or $1,200 minus five percent of federal adjusted
gross income in excess of $52,230 for taxpayers with two or more qualified individuals,
but in no case is the credit less than zero.

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31, 2020.
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Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 290.0671, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Credit allowed.

(a) An individual who is a resident of Minnesota is
allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter equal to a percentage of earned
income. To receive a credit, a taxpayer must be eligible for a credit under section 32 of the
Internal Revenue Code, except that:

(1) a taxpayer with no qualifying children who has attained the age of 21, but not attained
age 65 before the close of the taxable year and is otherwise eligible for a credit under section
32 of the Internal Revenue Code may also receive a credit; deleted text begin and
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(2) a taxpayer who is otherwise eligible for a credit under section 32 of the Internal
Revenue Code remains eligible for the credit even if the taxpayer's earned income or adjusted
gross income exceeds the income limitation under section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ;
and
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new text begin (3) a taxpayer who is otherwise eligible for a credit under section 32 of the Internal
Revenue Code remains eligible for the credit even if the requirements of section 32(m) of
the Internal Revenue Code are not met if the taxpayer provides an individual taxpayer
identification number.
new text end

(b) For individuals with no qualifying children, the credit equals 3.9 percent of the first
$7,150 of earned income. The credit is reduced by 2.0 percent of earned income or adjusted
gross income, whichever is greater, in excess of the phaseout threshold, but in no case is
the credit less than zero.

(c) For individuals with one qualifying child, the credit equals 9.35 percent of the first
$11,950 of earned income. The credit is reduced by 6.0 percent of earned income or adjusted
gross income, whichever is greater, in excess of the phaseout threshold, but in no case is
the credit less than zero.

(d) For individuals with two qualifying children, the credit equals 11 percent of the first
$19,600 of earned income. The credit is reduced by 10.5 percent of earned income or adjusted
gross income, whichever is greater, in excess of the phaseout threshold, but in no case is
the credit less than zero.

(e) For individuals with three or more qualifying children, the credit equals 12.5 percent
of the first $20,000 of earned income. The credit is reduced by 10.5 percent of earned income
or adjusted gross income, whichever is greater, in excess of the phaseout threshold, but in
no case is the credit less than zero.

(f) For a part-year resident, the credit must be allocated based on the percentage calculated
under section 290.06, subdivision 2c, paragraph (e).

(g) For a person who was a resident for the entire tax year and has earned income not
subject to tax under this chapter, including income excluded under section 290.0132,
subdivision 10, the credit must be allocated based on the ratio of federal adjusted gross
income reduced by the earned income not subject to tax under this chapter over federal
adjusted gross income. For purposes of this paragraph, the following clauses are not
considered "earned income not subject to tax under this chapter":

(1) the subtractions for military pay under section 290.0132, subdivisions 11 and 12;

(2) the exclusion of combat pay under section 112 of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(3) income derived from an Indian reservation by an enrolled member of the reservation
while living on the reservation.

(h) For the purposes of this section, the phaseout threshold equals:

(1) $14,570 for married taxpayers filing joint returns with no qualifying children;

(2) $8,730 for all other taxpayers with no qualifying children;

(3) $28,610 for married taxpayers filing joint returns with one qualifying child;

(4) $22,770 for all other taxpayers with one qualifying child;

(5) $32,840 for married taxpayers filing joint returns with two qualifying children;

(6) $27,000 for all other taxpayers with two qualifying children;

(7) $33,140 for married taxpayers filing joint returns with three or more qualifying
children; and

(8) $27,300 for all other taxpayers with three or more qualifying children.

(i) The commissioner shall construct tables showing the amount of the credit at various
income levels and make them available to taxpayers. The tables shall follow the schedule
contained in this subdivision, except that the commissioner may graduate the transition
between income brackets.

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Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 290.0671, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Definitions.

For purposes of this section, the terms "qualifying child," and
"earned income," have the meanings given in section 32(c) of the Internal Revenue Code,
new text begin except that the requirements of section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code do not apply
to the definition of a "qualifying child" if all other requirements are met and an individual
taxpayer identification number is provided, new text end and the term "adjusted gross income" has the
meaning given in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code.

"Earned income of the lesser-earning spouse" has the meaning given in section 290.0675,
subdivision 1, paragraph (d).

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31, 2020.
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Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 290.0674, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Claimants eligible. new text end

new text begin A taxpayer who does not have a Social Security number
may claim the credit under this section if the taxpayer provides an individual taxpayer
identification number.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for taxable years beginning after December
31, 2020.
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