Why does TurboTax say I don't qualify for Minnesota Renter's Credit when I meet all the requirements?

[skovar7]

@LeticiaF1 
I have done all of this and gone over it painstakingly numerous times with the same result. As soon as I complete the CRP form and hit Next, it just immediately tells me I don't qualify with no explanation

[AmyC]

1. Household resources should be filled in and can affect the credit.
2. CRP processing at the state level has changed and your landlord had new requirements. Check with your landlord that your form is correct.
3. The form M1PR is no longer filed with your tax return but instead be a credit on your main form. 

See Renter’s Property Tax Refund

You may need to delete the state and there could be a tech issue. A full or corrupted cache can cause problems in TurboTax, sometimes you need to clear your cache (that is, remove these temporary files).

For stuck information follow these steps:

Online version:

1. Delete the form/ worksheet- if possible, see How to Delete  
2. Log out of your return and try one or more of the following:
   • Don't use Internet Explorer.
   • Clear cache and cookies,
   • Sign in using a different browser.
   • Sign in using a different device.
3. Log back into your return.
   • Enter the information again.

Desktop version: 

1. Delete the form
2. Save your return while closing the program.
3. Update the program
4. Open
5. Enter the information again.

[Cmkv]

I've doubled checked everything and it still says I am not eligible for a renter's rebate. I checked with MN and they are not sending separate checks anymore, it's included with the state return. How can I be sure when it says im not eligible. I am definitely eligible for this renter's rebate.

[KeshaH]

Is TurboTax saying you don't qualify for the credit or that your credit is zero?

One of the things that can limit your credit is your income. 

The renter's credit is calculated on a curve - the higher your income, the more rent you have to pay to get any of the credit. The maximum amount of income you can earn overall and still qualify for the credit is roughly $75k, but to get a credit at that amount you would to be paying a higher amount of rent.

You can review the renter's credit tables in the instructions to the M1 to see what your credit amount should be based on your rent paid and income .... The credit tables are on pages 25-29.

If, based on these tables, you believe you should still qualify for the credit, we can take a look at your return so we can see exactly what you see and help come to a resolution. The return will be scrubbed and will not include any of your personal details.

Once you're logged in to your account,

- on the left hand panel, click on Tax Tools and then choose Tools

- on the pop up window, select Share my file with Agent

- you'll see a message saying you'll give us a copy of your tax return. Your personal information will be changed so we can't see any private information.

- click okay and you'll get another message with a token

Reply to this message with your token and we'll take a look to see what we can find. Let us know what other states, if any, are included in your return.

@Cmkv 

[deloresagnes]

Check the renters credit table. Although you may be under the income threshold to claim it, you may still make too much money compared to the amount of rent you paid. The renters credit table starts on page 25. just follow the link below.

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2024-12/m1-inst-24_0.pdf