Tax policies prioritizing everyday Minnesotans
Sound state tax policy decisions can contribute to a more equitable state economy and ensure that there are enough resources to sustainably fund schools, health care, vibrant communities, and other building blocks of a durable prosperity that includes all Minnesotans, regardless of who they are or where they live.
We analyze individual tax proposals and full tax plans from the governor and legislative bodies, as well as the tax system overall, emphasizing the impact on everyday Minnesotans, tax fairness, and the ability of the tax system to raise the revenues needed to sustainably fund public investments that keep us moving forward as a state.
What is tax conformity?
Federal tax changes don’t automatically apply in Minnesota. Learn how tax conformity works and how conformity decisions that policymakers must make shape our state’s taxes and revenues.
Publications
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A 5th tier income tax bracket would raise revenues to meet what this moment demands
October 19, 2026 • Haleigh Sinclair
Minnesota Taxes
Minnesota needs bold action that prioritizes and protects Minnesotans’ health and economic well-being in response to unprecedented federal funding cuts… Continue reading A 5th tier income tax bracket would raise revenues to meet what this moment demands
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Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027
June 3, 2026 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
In the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session, we called on policymakers to take bold action to protect Minnesotans’ health and well-being… Continue reading Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027
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A first look at Governor Walz’s 2026 tax proposal
April 24, 2026 • Haleigh Sinclair
Minnesota Taxes
Governor Tim Walz’s supplemental budget proposal released last month included his administration’s tax priorities for the coming years. His budget… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s 2026 tax proposal
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Tax deductions for tips and overtime pay are unfair and won’t help most workers
April 20, 2026 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Taxes, Minnesota Taxes
The Federal Reconciliation Bill (H.R.1) passed last July, which has also been called the One Big Beautiful Bill, overwhelmingly benefits… Continue reading Tax deductions for tips and overtime pay are unfair and won’t help most workers
Brief
What is tax conformity?
April 9, 2026 • Haleigh Sinclair
Minnesota Taxes
What is conformity? How does conformity work in Minnesota? What are some examples of conformity decisions?