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MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

marymforbes — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:57:08 GMT

I entered my $487 Frontline Worker Pay for federal under "Other Taxable Income". In my MN return I included the $487 on the Frontline Worker Pay page but when I go to file my MN return I get an error:

"Schedule M1M: Frontline Worker Pay should be blank. To qualify for subtraction in Minnesota you must report this payment as income on your federal return."

My federal return has already been transmitted and accepted.

I did report report the payment as income on my federal return, so why am I getting this error message? It won't let me file the MN return unless I delete the $487 I entered.

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

DaveF1006 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:30:50 GMT

To clarify, would you describe the steps you took to report this in your federal return.

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mjromans8 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:51:40 GMT

I am having this exact same issue. On my federal return, I listed the amount as Miscellaneous Income under "Less common income". Thank you

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TeresaM — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:37:50 GMT

The IRS had a press release on Feb 3rd that they are reviewing the taxability of state payments such as Frontline Worker Pay. You may wish to wait until that is reviewed and they give revised guidelines for reporting. It may change entry into the return in TurboTax.

Feb 3, 2023
The IRS is aware of questions involving special tax refunds or payments made by states in 2022; we are working with state tax officials as quickly as possible to provide additional information and clarity for taxpayers. There are a variety of state programs that distributed these payments in 2022 and the rules surrounding them are complex. We expect to provide additional clarity for as many states and taxpayers as possible next week.

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

ericjj8838 — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 23:22:42 GMT

I am receiving the same error. However, I have not filed neither the Federal or State. There must be a glitch or TT is waiting for the IRS to complete their look into this.

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

DMarkM1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:18:25 GMT

The IRS decision has been made on which state payments will be non-taxable. You can click here for the decision and a table of excludable state payments. The MN Frontline Worker payments are taxable on your federal return.

Payments from states provided as compensation to workers are includable in income for federal income tax purposes.

Many times there is just a stray entry that causes a reject error. Start by going back to your federal return interview and deleting all Frontline Worker Pay entries you previously made.

Next go back to be sure the income is no longer on your federal return.

Down the left side of the screen, click on Tax Tools.
Click on Tools.
Under Other helpful links, click on View Tax Summary.
Down the left side of the screen, click on Preview My 1040 to see the actual tax return that you prepared.
You are verifying the amount is not included on line 8 and/or 10, Schedule 1.
Down the left side of the screen, click Back to return.

To enter Minnesota Frontline Worker, follow these steps:

Down the left side of the screen, click Federal.
Down the left side of the screen, click Wages & Income.
Click Show more to the right of Less Common Income.
Select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A.
Select Other reportable Income.
As a description enter MN Frontline Worker Pay.

In the Minnesota tax return interview, verify the entry is still there at the screen Frontline Worker Pay. It should be; but if not, re-add it there.

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

ericjj8838 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:26:53 GMT

I went and removed it and saved it. I then re entered as described and then ran the review on federal side. All is good. I then ran the review on the state side and received the same error again.

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

DawnC — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:54:37 GMT

Before starting the MN return, verify the amount of your MN Frontline Pay is on Schedule 1, Line 8. Preview My 1040 instructions. Schedule 1 will be located underneath Form 1040 when you are viewing it; just scroll down past Form 1040. As long as it is showing there, the subtraction should be allowed on your MN return. @ericjj8838

You may need to delete the state return and/or start it over if you continue getting that error.

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:06:37 GMT

Same error message regarding the Frontline worker pay. The entry on the Federal return is obviously not linked to the MN M1 or M1M. I deleted my state and re-entered it. I used the information provided above. I'll e-file then submit an amended return. Maybe turbotax should either fix the code or allow the error to bypass to E-file. Amended tax returns are filed on paper and take a while to get processed. Turbotax will be creating unnecessary work for the MN Department of Revenue.

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

pdGilv0ld — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:40:54 GMT

I have filed my 1040-SR online and it has been accepted. The frontline worker pay amount shows on line 1h. Line 8 is blank. I cannot find Schedule 1 to see if there is anything on line 10, it doesn't show on my summary.

My MN return stops on the error saying my MN M1M :Frontline worker pay should be blank. I deleted my MN return and started over. I still get the same error. What do I do now?

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

HopeS — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:12:54 GMT

Here is how to enter Minnesota frontline worker payment. The payment is taxable on your Federal return but it is not taxable in Minnesota, nor included in your household income.

Open or continue your return in TurboTax
Select Federal
Select Wages & Income
Under Less Common Income, select Start or Revisit next to Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
Select Start or Revisit next to Other reportable Income
On the Any Other Taxable Income? screen, select Yes
Enter MN Frontline as the description and enter the amount you received
Continue through and finish your federal return
Begin your Minnesota return until you see the Frontline Worker Pay screen
Enter the Payment Amount

@pdGilv0ld

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:04:21 GMT

Has anyone got that to work? That’s exactly what I did.

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CarissaM — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:24:53 GMT

When you followed the instructions did it work for you @Anonymous ?

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betsgirl1 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:54:21 GMT

This worked for me after trying to get this set for an hour - THANK YOU!!!

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Anonymous — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:09:38 GMT

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CarissaM — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:19:59 GMT

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abbyst2000 — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 01:45:48 GMT

When I try to follow those steps, it says I need to upgrade to Deluxe. Is there a way to enter my Frontline Worker Pay with the free version? I really don't want to pay $60 just to enter it.

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ChondelLO — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:29:59 GMT

@abbyst2000 Please see the response from ErnieS0 regarding MN Frontline Worker Pay.

Solved: I need to report frontline worker pay on line 8 of federal Schedule 1 (Form 1040). Where can I find this on turbotax? (intuit.com)

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abbyst2000 — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:41:24 GMT

@ChondelLO I followed those instructions but when I clicked on "other reportable income" it says "To accurately complete your taxes, you need to upgrade to TurboTax Deluxe". Is there a way to input this information on the free version of TurboTax?

Re: MN Frontline Worker Pay - Error Message

ChondelLO — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:55:31 GMT

No. If the program is prompting you to upgrade, then you won't be able to input that information using the free version of TurboTax. @abbyst2000