Tax Information

Tax services are available to the colleges, universities and the system office to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations. Direction is provided regarding tax related issues including timely payment and reporting of system tax. Guidance and reference materials are provided to assist with system tax questions.

Click on a link below to navigate any of the tax information pages.

• Campus Reporting Requirements
  Tax reporting summary linked to useful resources and designed for system business officers.
• Charitable donations
  System institutions are eligible recipients of charitable contributions.
• MnCare tax collections
  Information and guidance specific to MinnesotaCare taxes.
• Nonresident alien tax requirements
  Information and guidance about tax requirements for payments made to nonresident aliens (i.e., a foreign student).
• Minnesota nonresident entertainer tax payments
  Information about a state tax on performances by nonresident entertainers.
• Sales tax
  Information about the collection and payment of sales tax including exemptions.
• Student Payroll
  Forms, processes and procedures to assist campuses with student payroll.
• Student tax information
  Links to state and federal income tax related sites for students.
• Tax training
  Training information for system employees.
• Unrelated business income
  Information about potentially taxable income.
• W-9 form - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
  Completed and Signed Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
• More Tax Topics
  Information about other common tax topics.

If you have questions or comments please e-mail us at tax@minnstate.edu or refer to the staff directory link at the top of this page for additional contact information.