Minnesota Tax Tables
Minnesota Tax Tables provide a complete reference of how state income tax is calculated for each supported year. These tables summarise the official rules issued by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and present them in a clear structure that matches the calculations used in our Minnesota Tax Calculator. They are useful for checking withholdings, estimating liability, reviewing historical tax years and understanding how state policy shapes taxable income.
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Tax Years
Select a tax year to view the official Minnesota tax rates and rules used in our calculators. Each page shows the brackets or flat tax rate, deduction amounts, credit structures, withholding guidance and any year-specific updates published by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. You can also access the matching Minnesota Tax Calculator for precise calculations for that year.
How Minnesota Calculates Income Tax
Minnesota uses a progressive tax system where income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. These rules determine how wages and other taxable income are assessed for Minnesota returns, with updated tables released each year to reflect legislation and inflation changes. For a broader explanation of how tax tables work, see our Tax Tables guide.
Minnesota supports resident, nonresident and part-year filing rules. The tax tables help clarify which thresholds apply when income is earned both inside and outside the state.
What Is Contained in the Minnesota Tax Tables?
Each tax-year page provides a structured summary of the components Minnesota uses to calculate individual income tax. While details vary by year, the state tax tables generally include the following elements:
- State tax brackets and marginal rates for each filing status.
- Standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
- Itemized deductions where permitted under Minnesota law.
- Dependent and family-related credits including any child-based or filer-based reductions.
- State Earned Income Credit (EIC), including percentage match and income limits.
- Retirement income rules including partial or full exemptions for pensions or Social Security.
- State withholding tables used by employers for payroll calculations.
Together, these elements provide a transparent breakdown of how Minnesota calculates tax for each year. This structure helps taxpayers review year-to-year changes, employers validate payroll withholding and financial planners analyse how Minnesota’s rules differ from federal requirements. All values shown in our Minnesota Tax Tables match the official figures published by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MN renter/homeowner property refunds in here?
No—MN’s Property Tax Refund (homestead/renter) is claimed on the return, not via payroll.
Do 529 contributions help MN tax?
MN offers a 529 credit or subtraction (limits apply). Add eligible amounts on the MN page to see impact.
Part-year moving between MN and ND/MI
Reciprocity may apply for wages; use part-year resident settings and apportion wages to the correct state.
Capital gains in MN
Compute gains via Schedule D; MN generally taxes them like ordinary income.
Why don’t my payroll brackets match this page?
Per-pay rounding, timing, and employer supplemental methods differ; annual totals reconcile.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.