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Minnesota Quick Reference
Personal Income Tax Extension
StateMinnesota
FormM60
Extension Status✓ Automatic
Original DeadlineApril 15
Extended DeadlineOctober 15
Extension Period6 months
State AgencyMinnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota’s Automatic Personal Income Tax Extension – No Form or Federal Extension Required

Minnesota is one of the most flexible states for extension filers – the Minnesota Department of Revenue grants a fully automatic extension to October 15, 2026, with no form to file, no federal extension needed, and no approval process. The only requirement is paying any Minnesota income tax owed by April 15, 2026.

Fully Automatic

No Form, No Federal Extension Required

Minnesota’s extension to October 15 is automatic for every taxpayer – no paperwork, no IRS involvement, no state application. Simply pay any balance due by April 15.

Payment Deadline

Pay Any Balance by April 15, 2026

The extension covers filing only, not payment. Any Minnesota income tax owed must be paid by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest.

Nothing to file for the extension: Minnesota’s six-month extension is automatic for all taxpayers. Pay any Minnesota tax owed by April 15, 2026, and file your return by October 15, 2026 – no other steps required.

Making Extension Payments

Minnesota offers free ACH debit through revenue.state.mn.us (click “Make a Payment” under Individuals) or by calling 1-800-570-3329. For credit and debit card payments, visit payMNtax.com or call 1-855-947-2966 – a convenience fee is charged by the third-party processor.

Using Form M60

For mail-in payments, Minnesota uses Form M60 (Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher). Include your Social Security number and the tax year on the check.

Late Filing and Payment Penalties

Minnesota’s failure-to-file penalty is 5% of unpaid tax. The failure-to-pay penalty is 4% of unpaid tax, plus an additional 5% extended delinquency penalty if the tax remains unpaid more than 180 days after the due date. Paying by April 15 and filing by October 15 eliminates all penalties.

Best Practices

  • No form or federal extension needed – Minnesota’s extension is automatic for every taxpayer.
  • Pay any Minnesota income tax owed by April 15, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest.
  • Use the free ACH option at revenue.state.mn.us to avoid convenience fees.
  • File your completed Minnesota return by October 15, 2026.

Minnesota’s extension is among the most hassle-free available – truly automatic, with no paperwork and no federal dependency. Pay what you owe by April 15 and file by October 15, 2026.

Quick Reference Table

Item Details
State AbbreviationMN
Extension StatusApproved Automatically
Return Due DateApril 15, 2026
Extended Due DateOctober 15, 2026
Online PaymentMinnesota | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment VoucherForm M60 | Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher
State Payment AgencyMinnesota Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of unpaid tax
Failure to Pay Penalty4% of unpaid tax, plus 5% extended delinquency if unpaid after 180 days

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Minnesota Extension Payment Options

Any Minnesota income tax owed is due by April 15, 2026. Pay via free ACH debit at revenue.state.mn.us to avoid convenience fees.

ACH Debit

Pay Online – No Fee

Visit revenue.state.mn.us and click “Make a Payment” under Individuals, or call 1-800-570-3329. Free direct bank debit, no convenience charge.

Credit / Debit Card

Pay by Card

Visit payMNtax.com or call 1-855-947-2966. A convenience fee is charged by Value Payment Systems LLC.

To avoid Minnesota’s late payment penalty: Pay at least 90% of your tax by April 15, 2026, then file your return and pay any remaining balance by October 15, 2026. Payments can be made via the Minnesota e-Services Payment System.

Paying by Mail: Use Form M60 with a check or money order. Include your Social Security number and tax year. Must be postmarked by April 15, 2026.

Mailing Address with Payment

Send Check or Money Order with Form M60
Minnesota Individual Income Tax
Mail Station 0010
600 N Robert St
St. Paul, MN 55145-0010