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This bill requires the commissioner of revenue to establish an online system for claiming the political contribution refund (PCR), which allows Minnesota taxpayers to receive a refund for political donations. The bill modifies existing law to create an electronic receipt and filing process for political contributions, with contributions of $10 or more being eligible for the refund. The maximum refund remains $75 for individuals and $150 for married couples filing jointly. Political parties and candidates must now issue electronic receipts with unique validation numbers, and the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board will be allowed to share specific contribution data with the revenue commissioner to verify claims. The new system will enable taxpayers to file refund claims either through traditional paper forms or an online platform, with claims allowed between January 1 and April 15 of the following year. The bill provides an appropriation to develop the electronic filing system and classifies the contribution data as nonpublic and private to protect individual privacy. The changes will take effect for contributions made after December 31, 2026, giving state agencies time to implement the new electronic reporting and refund claiming processes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0009&ssn=0&y=2025