Minnesota Estimated Tax Payments
Quarterly estimated payment schedule for Minnesota in 2026, with federal comparison.
Minnesota Department of Revenue
https://www.revenue.state.mn.us
Federal Schedule (Reference)
Federal Individual Estimated Payments (Form 1040-ES)
Apr 15, 2026
40 days awayJun 15, 2026
101 days awaySep 15, 2026
193 days awayJan 15, 2027
315 days awayMinnesota Estimated Payment Schedule
Quarterly dates by entity type. Dates matching the federal schedule are noted.
individual
Apr 15, 2026
40 days awayJun 15, 2026
101 days awaySep 15, 2026
193 days awayJan 15, 2027
315 days awayMatches federal schedule
Sole Proprietorship
Apr 15, 2026
40 days awayJun 15, 2026
101 days awaySep 15, 2026
193 days awayJan 15, 2027
315 days awayMatches federal schedule
C Corporation
Apr 15, 2026
40 days awayJun 15, 2026
101 days awaySep 15, 2026
193 days awayDec 15, 2026
284 days awayFederal vs. Minnesota Comparison
| Quarter | Federal | Minnesota | Match? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Same |
| Q2 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Same |
| Q3 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Same |
| Q4 | Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | Same |
Entity Types Without State Estimated Payments
The following entity types do not have state-level estimated payment requirements listed for Minnesota:
- Partnership — Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.
- S Corporation — Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.
- LLC — Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.
- Nonprofit — Nonprofit annual return generally due the 15th day of the 5th month.
FAQ
Does Minnesota require estimated tax payments?
Yes. Minnesota requires estimated payments for individual, Sole Proprietorship, C Corporation.
Are Minnesota estimated payment dates the same as federal?
Yes, Minnesota follows the same quarterly schedule as the federal government for most entity types.
What form do I use for Minnesota estimated payments?
Contact Minnesota Department of Revenue at https://www.revenue.state.mn.us for the correct estimated payment voucher and instructions.