Minnesota State Tax Credit for Past Military Service

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Nonrefundable credit of up to $750

You can claim a nonrefundable Minnesota tax credit of up to $750 if your federal adjusted gross income is less than $37,500. Part-year residents and nonresidents can claim a share of the credit based on how much of their income is taxable in Minnesota. You cannot claim this credit and the military retired pay subtraction in the same year.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Work the amount out on Schedule M1C, Nonrefundable Credits, and file it with your Minnesota income tax return.

What you'll need

Your DD214 showing an honorable discharge and your years of service, or your VA decision showing a 100 percent total and permanent rating, plus your federal return showing your adjusted gross income.

Eligibility

You are a Minnesota resident, part-year resident or nonresident with income taxable in Minnesota
Your federal adjusted gross income is less than $37,500
You were honorably discharged and receive military retired pay, or you served at least 20 years in the U.S. Armed Forces, or you have a service-connected 100 percent total and permanent disability rating from the VA
You are not claiming the subtraction for military retired pay for the same year

Source

Official source

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