--- title: State Tax Debt Help in Minnesota: 2026 Guide | TaxTruce url: https://taxtruce.com/states/minnesota updated: 2026-10-29 --- # Tax help in Minnesota Minnesota tax rules, in plain words. Updated October 8, 20266 sources[Fact checked](/editorial-standards) The short answer State tax debt in Minnesota is collected by Minnesota Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Request a plan online after you get a bill, if no levy has been issued. A lien can still be filed. ## Key facts for Minnesota State income tax : 5.35% to 9.85% for 2026. [Source](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/minnesota-income-tax-rates-and-brackets) Payment plan : Request a plan online after you get a bill, if no levy has been issued. A lien can still be filed. [Source](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/payment-agreements) Offer program : Yes. Use the Compromise Questionnaire and Application. An IRS yes does not mean a Minnesota yes. [Source](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/requesting-compromise) License risk : Business or professional licenses can be revoked if you owe $500 or more. [Source](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/collection-information) Taxpayer advocate : Minnesota has a Taxpayer Rights Advocate. [Source](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/collection-information) ## Two debts, two sets of rules * The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans. * Minnesota Department of Revenue collects Minnesota taxes, with its own rules. * A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around. ## Common questions in Minnesota Who collects state taxes in Minnesota? The Minnesota Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting. Can I get a payment plan for Minnesota taxes? Request a plan online after you get a bill, if no levy has been issued. A lien can still be filed. Does Minnesota take offers in compromise? Yes. Use the Compromise Questionnaire and Application. An IRS yes does not mean a Minnesota yes. Can Minnesota suspend a license for tax debt? Business or professional licenses can be revoked if you owe $500 or more. Can TaxTruce help with Minnesota tax debt? Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Minnesota. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency. Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies. ## Sources 1. [Minnesota Department of Revenue](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us) 2. [Minnesota Department of Revenue: income tax rates](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/minnesota-income-tax-rates-and-brackets) 3. [Minnesota Department of Revenue: payment plans](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/payment-agreements) 4. [Minnesota Department of Revenue: offers and settlements](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/requesting-compromise) 5. [Minnesota Department of Revenue: license actions](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/collection-information) 6. [Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year profiles, Minnesota (data.census.gov)](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2024.DP04?g=040XX00US27) Facts on this page come from Minnesota Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Minnesota Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Minnesota Department of Revenue. 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