Bill > HF3288

This bill eliminates Minnesota's political contribution refund program, which previously allowed taxpayers to receive refunds of up to $75 for individual contributions or $150 for married couples filing jointly to political candidates and parties. The bill amends several sections of Minnesota tax law to remove references to this program and repeals specific statutes related to the political contribution refund, including sections that outlined how refund receipt forms were to be issued and how the refund program operated. The bill sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, with a specific provision that the commissioner of revenue will not issue refunds after June 30, 2026. The changes mean that taxpayers will no longer be able to claim refunds for political contributions, effectively ending a long-standing practice that allowed Minnesotans to receive partial reimbursement for political donations as a way to encourage civic engagement and political participation.

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