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SF 5261·MN·senate

Tax preparers marking a tax return designating a contribution to the state elections campaign account without explicit instruction from the taxpayer prohibition provision

FailedFiled May 5, 2026
Sponsor: Heintzeman
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Introduction and first reading; Referred to

May 5, 2026

Summary

The bill amends Minnesota’s tax preparer conduct rules to forbid preparers from marking a tax return to direct a contribution to the state elections campaign account unless the taxpayer explicitly instructs them. It applies to all tax preparers in the state and is intended to stop unauthorized political donations made through tax filings. The change joins a broader list of professional standards for tax preparers.

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