INSTRUCTIONS: AMENDED MINNESOTA INCOME TAX (Form M1X)

Those who file a state income tax return in Minnesota which must later be amended do so using a form M1X. This document is found on the website of the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 1: At the top of the page, give your name, Social Security number and date of birth. The same information should be provided for your spouse if filing jointly.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 2: Give your current home address, including the city, state and zip code.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 3: Indicate with a check mark your filing status claimed on your original return and on this amended return.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 4: Indicate by placing an "x" next to the applicable statement if you are filing an amended return due to a federal audit or adjustment, a net operating loss carried back from a tax year, a claim due to a pending court case, or "other." For the latter two reasons, provide an explanation at the bottom of the next page where indicated.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 5: For lines 1 through 24, three columns must be filled in. In Column A, enter the originally reported or last amended amount. In Column B, enter the amount of the positive or negative change. In Column C, enter the amended amount.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 6: Calculate your state taxable income on lines 1 through 5 as instructed.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 7: Lines 6 through 17 provide instructions for calculating your tax liability. Note that line 9 is only for part-year residents and non-residents.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 8: Document tax credits and payments already made on lines 18 through 26 as instructed.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 9: In lines 27 through 35, the final set of calculations will determine whether you owe tax or whether you are owed a refund. If owed a refund, you may provide your account and routing number if you wish to receive it as a direct deposit.

Amended Minnesota Income Tax M1X Step 10: Sign and date the form. If filing jointly, your spouse should sign as well. Give the date and your daytime phone number.