Minnesota estimated tax due dates for 2026
Minnesota estimated income tax payments for tax year 2026 are due April 15, 2026, June 15, 2026, September 15, 2026, January 15, 2027. That matches the federal schedule. Below: who has to pay, how to avoid an underpayment penalty and where to pay, with the official source.
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Federal 2026 estimated tax due dates, for comparison: April 15, 2026, June 15, 2026, September 15, 2026, January 15, 2027.
Who must pay Minnesota estimated tax?
You must pay estimated tax if you expect to owe $500 or more in Minnesota income tax after subtracting your withholding and refundable credits.
How do you avoid a Minnesota underpayment penalty?
Estimated payments plus withholding and refundable credits must equal either 90% of the current year's original tax liability (66.7% farmers/commercial fishermen) or 100% of the prior year's total tax liability (110% if federal AGI is more than $150,000; the page does not state a separate MFS figure). Nonresidents/part-year residents need at least $1 of prior-year Minnesota liability to use the prior-year rule. The January 15 payment is not needed if the return is filed and paid in full by January 31.
How much should you pay?
Start with your federal estimate: the free Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator works out your 2026 federal payments and safe harbor. Minnesota figures its own tax, so the state amount is separate.
