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

I am filing jointly with my spouse and our income requirements are below the threshold. We also have been living in Minnesota for over 6 months. My property also pays property tax.
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RobertB4444
Employee Tax Expert

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

Did you receive a Certificate of Rent Paid from your landlord?  Otherwise I can't see why you wouldn't qualify.

 

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

I have the same issue  I been living at my place over a year

MayaD
Employee Tax Expert

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

To qualify, all of these must be true:

  • You have a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
  • You must be a full year or part year Minnesota resident
  • You lived in and paid rent on a Minnesota building where the owner was assessed property tax or made payments in lieu of property tax
  • Your household income is below $75,390 
  • You cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return

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

That's the thing i qualify  but says I don't get a renters credit

BillM223
Employee Tax Expert

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

I have to ask:

 

1. Are you using the Online product?

2. In the Personal Info section did you enter that you lived in Minnesota?

3. In one of the first screens in the Minnesota interview, did you see "Resident Income Tax Return?" and did not change Residency?

4. On the next screen ("Tell us your living situation"), did you check "You rented a home in 2024 and received (or will receive) a CRP from your landlord"?

 

There are different ways to indicate Minnesota residency, and if you don't do it just right, you won't be given the Renter's Credit.

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

I own a mobile home but I rent the lot  n I was giving a crp by the landlord 

BillM223
Employee Tax Expert

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

Cjpitzer - can you answer my questions?

 

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

I found the solution: A few pages before the CRP it asks you if you rented a HOME for part of or all of the year. Make sure you check the box that says you rented a home. A home counts as apartment too. Just tricky wording. Then it should work, but let me know if its doesn’t. 

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

A few pages before the CRP worksheet it asks if you rented a home. Make sure you check this box. A home counts as an apartment too. Let me know if it worked for you.

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

Having the same issue. I posted a question here too and haven't gotten a response.  I wish it would just tell us WHY then we could fix it. But I wonder if it's something just on Turbo Tax's end since the process for CRP is different this year. Maybe they haven't updated things or something. Anyway, I'm frustrated too. I hope we get answers

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

Hey, @skovar7 ! What fixed the problem for me was this: A few questions before the CRP worksheet it gives you the option to tick two boxes and one of them asks, “Did you rent or own a home and recieved a CRP from your landlord?”. Check the box that asks this. Then go through the rest of the questions until you get to the CRP worksheet and resubmit it. Should work but let me know if not.

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

Thanks for the reply.  I've done this from the beginning as I rent an apartment and have tried it numerous times and still get the instant "you don't qualify for renter's credit" right after. If they gave a reason for it I could tell if it was legit or not, but alas. I'll keep hoping for someone to reply to my post eventually and give me some direction. 

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

@skovar7 I am having the exact same issue. Have tried starting all the way over and deleting and re-entering my CRP but continues to tell me I don't have a renters credit with no reason why. Assuming it's an issue with how they have changed how you file your CRP. Will most likely try H&R Block and see if they have it figured out. 

LeticiaF1
Employee Tax Expert

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

You should go over your Minnesota return to make sure that you answered everything correctly.  

 

  1. When you start your Minnesota return, one of the first questions is about your living situation.  
  2. Continue the questions until you get to the Other Minnesota Credits screen, select the Renter's Credit
  3. In the next screen make sure that you meet all the requirements for the credit and if you do, select Yes
  4. Select Yes to enter your Certificate of Rent Paid
  5. Enter your certificate information on the certificate of rent paid worksheet, make sure to scroll down and complete everything

See the images below for your reference as you enter the information on your return:

 

@Kalley 

 

 

 

 

 

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