Minnesota: K-12 Education Expense Subtraction Incorrect for Some Customers

For certain Minnesota customers, the K-12 Education Expense subtraction (MN Form M-1, line 7) may be incorrect.

The issue was fixed on February 15, 2011.

How to tell if you are impacted

You are affected if ALL of the following are true:

1. You filed (or submitted for filing) a Minnesota return prior to February 15, 2011 AND,
2. You claimed education expenses for more than one child on Minnesota Form M-1, line 7 AND,
3. The amount claimed for one or more children was less than the maximum allowed ($1,625 for grades K-6; $2,500 for grades 7-12) AND,
4. The amount claimed for any additional child was more than the maximum allowed ($1,625 for grades K-6; $2,500 for grades 7-12)

If you are affected, you may have underpaid your Minnesota tax and will need to amend your Minnesota tax return.
 

If you would like to have one of our tax experts correct your Minnesota tax return for you:

1. Please download and print this Authorization Form.
2. Complete the form and fax it to us at the number printed at the top of the form.
3. A TurboTax representative will contact you (within 6 days) when your corrected return is ready to be securely emailed back to you.
4. You can print, sign and mail the corrected return to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Or if you prefer to correct your return yourself:

1. Please access the following step-by-step instructions.
2. After you make the changes to your tax return, you will need to mail a copy to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

If you have questions, please contact us at the phone number that was included in the email.