State Rep. Sailer announces toll-free tax assistance number

ST. PAUL – With the April 15 income tax filing deadline right around the corner, State Representative Brita Sailer wants to remind people that a toll-free tax assistance number has been reinstated for Minnesota taxpayers living in Greater Minnesota.

According to Sailer, residents with questions about their state tax return can now call the Minnesota Department of Revenue toll-free to get their questions answered. Legislation to reinstate the toll-free number was introduced last year in response to concerns from outstate residents, but that bill did not get a hearing.  This year, similar legislation caused the Minnesota Department of Revenue to reinstate the service, a move that pleased Sailer.

"Eliminating the toll-free number in the first place was a mistake," said Sailer.  "People living outside of the metro area who are trying to complete accurate and timely tax returns should be able to make a free phone call when they have questions. Long-distance calls to get tax questions answered can be very long and expensive."

Individual Taxpayer Self Service 800-657-3676

Individual Taxpayer Assistance 800-652-9094

Collection Assistance 800-657-3909

Sales Tax Assistance 800-657-3777

Withholding Assistance 800-657-3594

You can contact Rep. Brita Sailer at (651) 296-4265, 577 State Office Building, 100 Martin Luther King Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155 or via e-mail at rep.brita.sailer@house.mn.  If you would like audio on this topic, please contact Catherine Thompson, Radio/Television Coordinator at catherine.thompson@house.mn or (651) 296-5499.