AI Generated Summary
This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1968, proposes modifications to the first-tier income tax rate for individuals in Minnesota. Specifically, it seeks to reduce the first-tier tax rate from 5.35% to 2.8% for various filing statuses, including married individuals filing jointly, unmarried individuals, and heads of households.
Key Changes:
Reduction of First-Tier Tax Rate:
- The first taxable income bracket for all filing types (married, single, head of household) would have its tax rate reduced from 5.35% to 2.8%.
Income Brackets Adjustments:
- The bill appears to adjust the tax brackets for different filing statuses while maintaining the existing second-tier (6.8%), third-tier (7.85%), and fourth-tier (9.85%) tax rates.
Nonresident Tax Calculation Update:
- The bill makes adjustments to how nonresidents compute Minnesota income tax, ensuring that calculations consider Minnesota-source income and applicable subtractions/additions.
Pass-Through Entity Election:
- The legislation also clarifies how pass-through entity owners who elect to pay tax under Minnesota Statute 289A.08, Subdivision 7a must calculate their tax liability.
Impact:
- If passed, this bill would lower income taxes for lower-income taxpayers by cutting the first-tier tax rate by nearly half.
- The state would likely experience a reduction in tax revenue, which could impact budget allocations for public services.
This bill is currently in the Senate Taxes Committee after its introduction and first reading.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Taxes |
Citations
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