You can pay your tax electronically even if you file a paper returnusing the department's e-FILE Minnesota system. There is no charge to you for using this service.

To pay electronically over the Internet, go to www.taxes.state.mn.us and click on the e-FILE Minnesota logo. Follow the prompts for individuals to make an "Individual income tax payment" and then select "to make a payment only."

Youll be asked to enter your Social Security number, date of birth (and your spouses Social Security number and date of birth, if filing a joint return), your bank routing and account numbers, and the date you want the amount withdrawn from your account. (If the amount you owe is not paid by April 15, 2006, penalty and interest will accrue on the unpaid balance.)

If you do not have Internet access, call 1-800-570-3329 to pay by phone. You will need the same information as you do when paying your taxes over the Internet.

If the transaction is successful, you will be given a confirmation number and a date/time stamp. Be sure to save this information with your tax records.

Pay by Check or Money Order

Complete the Form M60 payment voucher, which is included with your forms, and send with your check made payable to Minnesota Revenue.

If you are:

• filing a paper return, enclose the M60 voucher and your check when you file your Form M1.
• electronically filing your return, mail the M60 voucher and your check to the address provided on the voucher.

Pay by Credit Card

For a fee, you may pay the amount owed using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover/Novus credit card.

To do so, have your credit card ready, and go to www.officialpayments.com on the web or call toll-free 1-800-272-9829. You will be asked to enter your Social Security number (and your spouses, if you are filing a joint return), your payment and credit card information, and the jurisdiction number. When asked, enter 3300 for the jurisdiction number (all taxpayers paying Minnesota individual income tax must use this number).

At the end of your call or website visit, you will be given a confirmation number. Be sure to write down and save this confirmation number with your records. Your payment will be effective on the date you made the request.

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