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State Representative Rick Hansen
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-6828
For more information contact: Ben Schweigert 651-296-5809
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REPRESENTATIVE HANSEN REMINDS TAXPAYERS ABOUT PROPERTY TAX CREDIT MANY CREDITS CURRENTLY GOING UNCLAIMED
Representative Rick Hansen is working to encourage Minnesotans to apply for the property tax assistance program when they file their taxes. This program allows certain residents to take an income tax credit to offset high property taxes. This can give substantial tax relief to many people.
“This is an excellent program and it can be extremely helpful," Representative Hansen said, “We have had a lot of large property tax increases in our communities, and this can help people deal with that.”
The property tax credit affects taxpayers whose homestead property taxes rise suddenly in any single year by more than 12% and by at least $100 or if their property taxes are high relative to their income. To apply, the homeowner needs to fill out an M-1PR form. That form is available from area libraries and wherever tax forms are distributed or from the Minnesota Department of Revenue at 651-296-4444. The application is due on August 15th, and refunds are sent out in October.
“As a first term legislator I feel that it is an important part of my job to educate people about this program. I want to make sure that every person who is eligible takes advantage of it” Representative Hansen said. “Of course, what we really need is for the state to stop passing its problems along to our communities so that we can have real property tax reform.”
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