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SF 4624

Federal deduction for qualified overtime compensation adoption

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Coleman

Minnesota would allow a state tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation related to adoption, aligning with federal rules.

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Bill Summary · SF 4624

Summary of SF 4624 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Overview

  • Bill: SF 4624
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Title: Federal deduction for qualified overtime compensation adoption
  • Introduced: March 23, 2026 (Introduction and first reading)
  • Referral: Taxes (March 23, 2026)
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Julia Coleman

This bill introduces a Minnesota provision related to the federal deduction for qualified overtime compensation adoption, intended to align Minnesota tax treatment with federal rules concerning certain overtime compensation. The precise statutory text is not provided here, but the bill is categorized under tax policy and is moving through the House or Senate tax committee process.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to adjust Minnesota tax law to reflect a federal deduction associated with qualified overtime compensation for adoption-related scenarios.
  • The underlying intent appears to be ensuring that Minnesota conforms to or aligns with federal tax treatment in the area of overtime compensation tied to adoption, potentially offering taxpayers consistency between federal and state deductions.

Key Provisions (Expected Elements)

Note: The specific statutory language is not provided in the available information. Based on the bill title, the following elements are typically involved in similar measures. If enacted, SF 4624 could include:

  • Deduction Eligibility: Establish criteria under which qualified overtime compensation related to adoption is deductible for Minnesota individual income tax purposes.
  • Definition of Qualified Overtime Compensation: Clarification of what constitutes “qualified overtime compensation” in the adoption context (e.g., overtime pay, premium pay, or other compensation items defined at the federal level).
  • Calculation and Limitations: Rules on how the deduction is calculated, any annual or lifetime limits, and any phase-ins or phase-outs.
  • Conformity with Federal Tax Provisions: Provisions to mirror applicable federal tax code sections that authorize the deduction, including any required adherence to federal definitions or thresholds.
  • Interaction with Other Deductions/Credits: How this deduction interacts with other Minnesota deductions, credits, or itemized vs. standard deduction choices.
  • Effective Date: When the deduction would take effect (e.g., for tax year 2026 or 2027) and any transitional rules.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Taxpayers: Minnesota residents who have qualified overtime compensation related to adoption and who would benefit from the new deduction on their state income tax returns.
  • Tax Administration: Minnesota Department of Revenue, which would implement the deduction, provide guidance, and align forms and instructions accordingly.
  • Employers/Payroll: Employers and payroll processors could be affected insofar as they provide documentation needed to substantiate qualified overtime compensation for adoption to employees.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Current Status: Introduction and first reading (March 23, 2026) with referral to the Taxes committee.
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota Legislature. If enacted, it would require signature by the governor and subsequent rule/guidance updates by the Department of Revenue.
  • Effective Date Considerations: Typical tax bills specify the year the deduction applies (often the upcoming tax year or a specified future year). The exact effective date for SF 4624 is not specified in the available summary.

What to Watch

  • Whether the bill provides a precise federal reference and defines “qualified overtime compensation” in the adoption context.
  • The interaction with other Minnesota tax provisions, including whether the deduction is above-the-line, itemized, or subject to phase-outs.
  • Any fiscal notes or estimated revenue impact accompanying the bill, which inform budget and policy considerations.

If you need a more detailed analysis, including the exact statutory language and fiscal impact once available, I can update this summary accordingly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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