Tax Preparer Tips – MN State refund distribution delay

Note to all offices preparing MN state tax returns – Minnesota has placed their state government offices and agencies on a skeleton schedule while they attempt to pass an acceptable budget.  This state processing shutdown will have an effect on any clients that are currently waiting for a MN state tax refund, as they are not processing any refunds at this time.  They have not indicated when their refund system will be re-instituted, but let this stand as an indicator to advise your clients accordingly.