Federal estate tax exclusion amount conformation
SF 1942 updates Minnesota's estate tax rules to match current federal exclusion amounts. It amends statutes to set a $3,000,000 exclusion threshold for estates of decedents dying in 2020 and later, aligning Minnesota's tax requirement with federal law. This means Minnesota estate tax returns are now required only when an estate exceeds $3 million (compared to lower thresholds previously). The bill directly affects estates valued above this threshold, particularly larger estates of decedents dying after 2024. It simplifies tax filing by ensuring Minnesota's rules follow federal changes without creating new tax rates or policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Taxes
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carla Nelson
RRepublican
Co
Aric Putnam
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican
Co
Jordan Rasmusson
RRepublican
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