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SF 4830

Subtraction for certain medals and prizes provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hoffman and 4 co-sponsors

Minnesota would allow a subtraction from taxable income for the value of certain medals or prizes awarded to individuals.

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Bill Summary · SF 4830

Summary of SF 4830 (Minnesota 2025-2026)

Title

Subtraction for certain medals and prizes provision

Purpose and Intent

SF 4830 proposes to modify Minnesota state tax law to allow certain taxpayers to subtract from their Minnesota taxable income the value of specific medals and prizes received. The bill aims to provide a tax incentive or relief by excluding a portion (or all) of eligible medals and prizes from state income tax. The exact design (full or partial subtraction, eligibility criteria) is not fully specified in the provided summary, but the bill is categorized as a subtraction from taxable income for particular medals and prizes.

Key Provisions (Proposed Changes)

  • Tax Subtraction Allowance: Introduces or expands a subtraction (deduction) from Minnesota taxable income for the value of:
    • Certain medals, and/or prizes awarded to individuals.
  • Eligibility Parameters: The bill would specify which medals or prizes qualify (e.g., Olympic medals, national or international competition medals, or other defined prizes). It may define:
    • Types of medals or prizes covered
    • Value thresholds or limits
    • Recipient qualifications (e.g., individuals, not organizations)
  • Calculation and Limits: If applicable, the subtraction could be:
    • A fixed amount or a percentage of the medal/prize value
    • Subject to annual or lifetime caps
    • Subject to documentation requirements to claim the subtraction
  • Interaction with Other Provisions: The subtraction would interact with existing lines of the Minnesota individual income tax code, possibly affecting:
    • Standard deduction or itemized deduction treatment
    • Tax credits or other subtractions
  • Administration: Taxpayers would need to provide proof of the medal or prize and its value when claiming the subtraction; the Department of Revenue would administer and audit as with other deductions.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Eligible Taxpayers: Individuals who receive qualifying medals or prizes as defined by the bill.
  • Potential Groups: Athletes or prize recipients who earn medals in recognized competitions; other prize recipients meeting the statutory criteria.
  • Tax Filers: Minnesota resident or part-year resident individuals who file state income tax returns and claim the subtraction on Schedule M or equivalent line items.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: March 25, 2026.
  • Referral: Referred to the Taxes Committee on the same day.
  • Next Steps: The bill would move through committee deliberations, potential amendments, and votes before the full House and Senate, and then onward to the governor for signature if passed.

Practical Implications and Impact (Preliminary)

  • For eligible recipients, the subtraction would reduce Minnesota taxable income, thereby lowering state tax liability for the year in which the medal or prize value is claimed.
  • Could provide targeted financial relief to high-achieving individuals who receive medals or prizes; the magnitude of impact depends on the defined value, caps, and recipient limits.
  • Administrative considerations include documentation of medal/prize value and eligibility to prevent misclaims.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include modeled examples (e.g., a $5,000 medal subtraction) or extract any specific language once the bill text is available.

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

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