Pass-through entity tax expiration modification
This bill modifies the expiration date for Minnesota's pass-through entity tax provision, which allows certain business owners to pay state income tax at the entity level instead of individually. It directly affects qualifying owners (residents or nonresidents) of pass-through entities like partnerships, LLCs taxed as partnerships, and S corporations. The bill amends specific tax code sections to adjust when this tax option expires, without changing the tax rate or calculation method. This change ensures the existing tax mechanism remains available for affected businesses beyond its current expiration date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Introduction
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1st Engrossment
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3 edits
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Mar 9, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from an introduction to its first engrossment version, reflecting legislative progress and a change in the posting date. The most significant policy change extends the expiration of the pass-through entity tax credit from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2029, allowing taxpayers to claim credits for a longer period. Additionally, the effective date was changed to apply retroactively to January 1, 2026, ensuring that credits claimed during that period remain valid.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the duration of the tax credit was expanded to cover two additional years, and its applicability was extended retroactively to the start of the 2026 tax year.
TIMELINE
The expiration date for the pass-through entity tax credit was extended from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2029.
The effective date was changed to apply retroactively from January 1, 2026, rather than the day following final enactment.
TECHNICAL
The bill text was updated from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' and the referenced statute year was updated from 2024 to 2025 Supplement.
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Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Taxes
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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