Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2181

Introduced
2/27/23  

Caption

Individual income tax provisions modified, and public pension benefit subtraction established.

Impact

The proposed changes to the individual income tax law are expected to influence the financial landscape for retired individuals in Minnesota. By allowing for the subtraction of public pension income from taxable income, the bill seeks to alleviate the tax load on retirees, who often live on fixed incomes. This subtraction could potentially encourage retirees to remain in Minnesota instead of relocating to states with more favorable tax treatments for pension benefits.

Summary

House File 2181, sponsored by Representatives Zeleznikar, Pfarr, and Knudsen, aims to modify individual income tax provisions in Minnesota by establishing a subtraction for public pension benefits. The bill is designed to reduce the tax burden on seniors and retirees by allowing a subtraction from income based on public pension income, effectively providing financial relief to taxpayers receiving these benefits. The language of the bill indicates specific thresholds and maximum subtraction amounts based on the taxpayer's provisional income, aligning with federal guidelines for similar exemptions.

Contention

However, there are notable points of contention surrounding House File 2181. Critics may argue that while the bill provides tax relief for pension earners, it imposes additional fiscal pressures on state revenues, which could lead to budgetary challenges. Additionally, the specifics of the thresholds and the proposed phase-out of benefits as income increases could be seen as potentially inequitable, penalizing those whose pensions exceed certain limits. As the bill progresses through the legislature, there may be debates over the fairness and sustainability of such tax policies.

Companion Bills

MN SF3174

Similar To Public pension benefit subtraction establishment

Previously Filed As

MN HF171

Individual income tax provisions modified, and public pension benefit subtraction established.

MN HF300

Social Security; individual income tax provisions modified, and public pension benefit subtraction established.

MN HF2367

Individual income tax provisions modified, and public pension benefit subtraction established.

MN SF3174

Public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF16

Full Social Security benefit subtraction and public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF15

Full Social Security benefit subtraction and public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF17

Full Social Security benefit subtraction and public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF496

Public pension benefit income tax subtraction establishment

MN HF1040

Individual income tax provisions modified, and Social Security benefits subtraction expanded.

MN HF1601

Individual income tax provisions modified, and full subtraction of taxable Social Security benefits provided for veterans and surviving spouses.

Similar Bills

MN HF171

Individual income tax provisions modified, and public pension benefit subtraction established.

MN HF300

Social Security; individual income tax provisions modified, and public pension benefit subtraction established.

MN SF17

Full Social Security benefit subtraction and public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF16

Full Social Security benefit subtraction and public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF15

Full Social Security benefit subtraction and public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF3174

Public pension benefit subtraction establishment

MN SF139

Unlimited Social Security subtraction permission

MN HF131

Individual income tax provisions modified, and unlimited Social Security subtraction allowed.