Do i need to file my state and federal to get my property tax back?

[hbl3973]

What state are you filing in?

[kfalcon]

Minnesota.

[hbl3973 · Accepted solution]

You only need the federal return Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for the MN M1-PR form.  A state return doesn't have to be filed. However, you will need the 2017 homeowner's property tax statement that won't come until next month to fill in M1-PR.  As MN doesn't start sending out property tax refunds until July, you might as well wait until you file your taxes this April before sending it in.  However, if you do request a 6 month extension to file your 1040, you still must send in the M1-PR by August 15th.  If so, then do attach a statement that says your AGI in M1-PR will match the federal return you file on or before Oct. 15.  (Claims are handled until Aug 2018.)

[kfalcon]

This was definitely a super star answer ; thanks hbl3973!

[hbl3973]

You're quite welcome.  I'm off in a few minutes to help staff a VITA
(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers">https://www.irs.g...>)
taxpayer assistance pro bono group at a local library.