Minnesota Veteran News

If you are a deployed soldier or a family member who is preparing tax returns for a deployed soldier and you need tax information, the Minnesota National Guard Family Programs Office can help.  They can refer you to Certified Public Account who has volunteered their services.

Call: 651-268-8200, or Toll-free: 1-888-234-1274

Also, the Minnesota Department of Revenue website at www.taxes.state.mn.us has tax information on the Tax Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone.

If you served in a combat zone or hazardous duty area anytime from Sept. 11, 2001 through Dec. 31, 2006, you may be eligible for a credit of $59 for each month you served.

To claim the credit, complete Form M99, Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone. You will need to include certain documentation with your form. Tax forms can be downloaded from the Minnesota Department of Revenue site at: www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/individ/other_supporting_content/military_credit.shtml

Credits will be issued starting January 2007. It may take up to 90 days to process this credit.