Why do I need to enter in my renters rebate info if I still have to file seperately outside of turbotax to get the rebate?

[DoninGA]

What state are you referring to since there is not a renters rebate on a federal tax return?

[celticking1916]

Minnesota. TurboTax always asks me to enter the form but I have to file separately outside of TurboTax to get the rebate. So I guess my question is would it benefit my fed and state refund if I enter it or not enter it?

[celticking1916]

It’s called a Certificate of Rent Paid form (CRP)

[xmasbaby0]

You can prepare the MN form when you prepare the MN state return.  You just cannot e-file it.  But it can be prepared by the TT software.  You just have to put it in an envelope and mail it.

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/homeowners-homestead-credit-refund

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/renters-property-tax-refund

To check the status of the rent credit in MN

http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/individuals/individ_income/pages/draft-wmr-context-page.aspx

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/wheres-my-refund

To obtain the refund, the taxpayer must have a CRP, Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP), for each rental unit lived in during the year. The taxpayer's landlord is required to deliver a completed CRP to the taxpayer no later than January 31st of each year.

You will need the CRP to determine your refund, if any, and you must include what is called a Form M1PR with the CRP when it is filed. These forms have to be printed and mailed in to:

Minnesota Property Tax Refund
St. Paul, MN 55145-0020

TurboTax will prepare the Form M1PR for you to print. Towards the end of the step-by-step interview for Minnesota you will reach the Other Forms You May Need screen. To have the M1PR prepared and made available for printing, make sure you check the Property Tax Refund (Form M1PR) check box on the Other Forms You May Need screen, then follow the prompts through the end of the interview.