This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 289A.50, subdivision 1, to modify the process for individual income tax and corporate franchise tax refunds. The key change is the requirement that refunds must include interest calculated on payments of estimated tax made by S corporations, partnerships, or corporations. The interest is calculated from the date the installment payment is made until either the date the claim for a refund is filed or the due date for paying the tax, using the same interest rate applied to amounts paid to the commissioner under section 289A.55, subdivision 1.

Additionally, the bill establishes that these changes will take effect for refunds due on taxes paid for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. This amendment aims to ensure that taxpayers receive not only their overpaid taxes but also interest on those overpayments, thereby enhancing fairness in the tax refund process.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 289A.50