During an audit, the Minnesota Department of Revenue reviews withholding tax returns to make sure we're collecting the right amount of tax. If we have enough information, we will correct problems or errors on your return and send you a letter. In some cases, an auditor may send you a letter requesting more information.
Individuals. Once you receive a bill, you may request a payment agreement online by going to our Payment Plan Agreement System. If you want to set up a payment agreement before you receive a bill, you must contact us by phone, email, or letter.
If you are waiting for a refund and want to know its status: Use our Where's My Refund? system. Call our automated phone system (available 24/7) at 651-296-4444 or 1-800-657-3676.
It means they took some or all of your Federal refund and sent it to the MN taxing authority because you owed unpaid state taxes.
The Revenue Recapture program allows the Minnesota Department of Revenue to recapture (take) your individual tax refunds or other payments and apply them to debts we're collecting for other agencies or for the federal government. (See Minnesota Statutes, section 270A. 03 and section 270C. 41.)
You may receive a letter from the Minnesota Department of Revenue indicating we received a suspicious Minnesota income tax or property tax refund return. In these cases, we stop processing the return to safeguard your information.
You may receive a letter from the Minnesota Department of Revenue indicating we received a suspicious Minnesota income tax or property tax refund return. In these cases, we stop processing the return to safeguard your information.