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Proposed Minnesota Latino Museum under review
The Minnesota State Legislature is currently reviewing a bill to establish the Minnesota Latino Museum, a significant step towards celebrating Latino heritage in Minnesota. This initiative, envisioned by NeoMuralismos de México and supported by bipartisan state representatives and senators, aims to preserve and highlight the rich contributions of the Latino community to the state's cultural fabric.
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The proposed location for the museum, Harriet Island Regional Park in Saint Paul, is deeply significant. It's not just a piece of land; it represents a historical touchstone for the Mexican immigrants who first made Minnesota their home over a century ago. The park's location in both the Downtown Cultural District and the West Side, the only Latino-focused cultural district in Minnesota, underscores the museum's mission to serve as a space for healing, dialogue, and education.
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The Minnesota Latino Museum is envisioned as more than a traditional museum. It aims to be a vibrant community space that fosters a deeper understanding of the Latino experience in Minnesota. With plans that include architectural renderings and detailed project summaries, the museum is poised to become a cornerstone of cultural pride and historical acknowledgment for Minnesota's Latino community.
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As this project progresses, it highlights the importance of cultural preservation and the power of community in celebrating and honoring our diverse histories. The Minnesota Latino Museum represents a future where the stories of Latino Minnesotans are told with the respect and prominence they deserve. -- Katya Zepeda
DEED plans regional events highlighting local and state business resources
St. Paul—The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business and Innovation is working with partners across the state to host a series of events to highlight the many organiza- tions and resources available to help entrepreneurs and small businesses start and succeed.
The events are opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet one-on-one with local, regional and state economic development experts who serve small businesses, main streets and start-ups. At the events, DEED is conven-
ing Launch Minnesota partners, Small Business Development Center consultants and other local partners that provide services to entrepreneurs in their areas of Minnesota.
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“Supporting the vital contributions small businesses provide for state and local economies is a core priority at DEED, and these events are among the many ways we’re delivering for entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Minnesota,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “We are thrilled to offer this new event series showcasing regional experts and resources that are eager to help existing and new small businesses to launch, grow and thrive.”
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“Small businesses not only have a big impact on the state’s economy—comprising 99.4% of businesses in Minnesota and employing about 75% of the state’s workers—they also contribute to the vibrancy of their communities,” said DEED Office of Small Business and Innovation Director Neela Mollgaard. “We developed this event series to help make it easier for small businesses throughout Minnesota to learn how our state serves them and to showcase local, regional and statewide resources available to support businesses.”
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All of the events are free and open to the public. To register, visit Small Business Resource Connection Registration.
Minnesota Tax Delinquency List updated​
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ST. PAUL, Minn.—The Minnesota Department of Revenue has updated its online posting of Minnesota businesses prohibited from purchasing liquor, beer or wine to resell. The department updates the list each month to reflect companies that have failed to pay taxes to the state.
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The department posts a list of active liquor establishments that owe delinquent state taxes and therefore are prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages to resell. Distributors are prohibited from the sale or delivery to the listed businesses. Once a business pays the taxes owed, we remove it from the list within two business days.
Businesses on the list have delinquent taxes in any of the following categories: Sales, withholding, partnership, S corporations and corporate. Minnesota sales and withholding taxes are “trust taxes” in that customers or employ- ees pay these taxes with the expectation that businesses will remit them to the state on their behalf. It cannot be used by a business as additional operating capital or for any other purpose.
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Go to www.revenue.state.mn.us/
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Enter "Tax Delinquency list" into the Search box or visit our website for the direct link.
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Get the latest news and updates from the Minnesota Department of Revenue by following the department on Facebook and Twitter or by signing up for our email subscription list.
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Department of Revenue one-time tax rebates
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ST. PAUL, Minn.—The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today the process to send 2.4 million one-time tax rebate payments to Minnesotans. This rebate was part of the historic 2023 One Minnesota Budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz on May 24, 2023.
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“This rebate will help millions of Minnesotans pay for everyday expenses such as groceries, school supplies, rent, or childcare,” said Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart. “We know it will be very valuable to a lot of people, and we look forward to sending payments out in early fall.”
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Taxpayers will not apply for this rebate payment. The department will use tax year 2021 individual income tax or property tax refund returns to determine eligibility and distribute these tax rebate payments in the early fall.
Eligible recipients who have not changed their address or banking information from what was on their 2021 income tax or property tax refund returns do not need to take any action.
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There is no application for the one-time tax rebate payment. Only eligible rebate recipients who need to update their information need to use the secure online portal.
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You do not need to take any action. We will deposit the refund to your bank account or mail a check to the address on your 2021 return.
You will need to update your information with us. Update your information using the secure online portal.
Exceeded the income limits or did not file a 2021 return
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When will rebate payments go out?
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Eligible recipients of the one-time tax rebate can expect to get their rebate payment in the early fall.
Who is eligible for the one-time tax rebate? You are eligible if you meet all of the following requirements:
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You were a Minnesota resident for part or all of 2021
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You filed one of the following returns by December 31, 2022:
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2021 Form M1, Minnesota Individual Income Tax
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2021 Form M1PR, Homestead Credit Refund (for Homeowners) and Renter’s Property Tax Refund
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Your 2021 adjusted gross income (line 1 of Form M1 or Form M1PR) was:
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$150,000 or less for married joint filers
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$75,000 or less for all other filers
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You were not claimed as a dependent on someone else's 2021 Minnesota income tax return
Taxpayers who died before January 1, 2023, are not eligible.
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Visit our website for one-time tax rebate eligibility requirements and additional information.
Where can Minnesotans find more information on other tax-related legislation?
Revenue is reviewing other legislation recently signed into law and is working to update the state tax filing systems to reflect changes made to Minnesota’s tax laws. For more information on other tax law changes, visit the Tax Law Changes page on our website.
Get the latest news and updates from the Minnesota Department of Revenue by following the department on Facebook and Twitter or by signing up for our email subscription list.
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The Minnesota Department of Revenue 50 years old
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ST. PAUL, Minn.—July 2023 officially marks 50 years since the Minnesota Department of Taxation changed its name to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. From administering a handful of assessments and taxes in the early 20th century, the department received more than 6 million payments, issued approximately 3.5 million tax refunds, and collected more than $33 billion in tax revenue in 2021.
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“This agency has a long history of funding the priorities of the state of Minnesota,” said Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart. “From protecting our natural resources, to providing educational opportunities for students, to building the infrastructure that has allowed Minnesota’s economy to grow and thrive; the work done by dedicated employees of this agency over the years has made a positive impact on generations of Minnesotans.”
History of the Minnesota Department of Revenue
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Beginning in 1907, the Minnesota Tax Commission replaced the State Board of Equalization and was headed by a three-member committee appointed by the governor. As the state’s tax needs evolved, so did the agency. In 1939, a reorganization of state government changed the Minnesota Tax Commission to the Minnesota Depart- ment of Taxation, an agency headed by a single commissioner appointed by the governor.
Following legislation passed during the 1973 legislative session, the agency name was changed to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. For further reading about the history of the Minnesota Department of Revenue, visit the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
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Get the latest news and updates from the Minnesota Department of Revenue by following the department on Facebook and Twitter or by signing up for our email subscription list.
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Ryan Brown. (651) 556-6397. ryan.brown@state.mn.us
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