Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 289A.35 (2026)

Assessments On Returns

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(a) The commissioner may audit and adjust the taxpayer's computation of federal adjusted gross income, federal taxable income, items of federal tax preferences, or federal credit amounts to make them conform with the provisions of chapter 290 or section 298.01. If a return has been filed, the commissioner shall enter the liability reported on the return and may make any audit or investigation that is considered necessary.

(b) Upon petition by a taxpayer, and when the commissioner determines that it is in the best interest of the state, the commissioner may allow S corporations and partnerships to receive orders of assessment issued under section 270C.33, subdivision 4, on behalf of their owners, and to pay liabilities shown on such orders. In such cases, the owners' liability must be calculated using the method provided in section 289A.08, subdivision 7, paragraph (b).

(c) A taxpayer may petition the commissioner for the use of the method described in paragraph (b) after the taxpayer is notified that an audit has been initiated and before an order of assessment has been issued.

(d) A determination of the commissioner under paragraph (b) to grant or deny the petition of a taxpayer cannot be appealed to the Tax Court or any other court.

(e) The commissioner may audit and adjust the taxpayer's computation of tax under chapter 291. In the case of a return filed pursuant to section 289A.10, the commissioner shall notify the estate no later than nine months after the filing date, as provided by section 289A.38, subdivision 2, whether the return is under examination or the return has been processed as filed.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1997–2024 · leading case: HMN Fin., Inc. v. Comm'r of Revenue, 782 N.W.2d 558 (Minn. 2010).
HMN Fin., Inc. v. Comm'r of Revenue, 782 N.W.2d 558 (Minn. 2010). · cites it 10× “Then we will address whether the Commissioner has the authority that he claims is granted to him under Minn.Stat. §§ 289A.35, 290.07, subd. 2, 290.”
F-D Oil Co. v. Comm'r of Revenue, 560 N.W.2d 701 (Minn. 1997). · cites it 3× “Section 289A.35 makes the commissioner responsible for examining returns and making investigations.”
Conga Corp., d/b/a Conga Latin Bistro v. Comm'r of Revenue, Relator., 868 N.W.2d 41 (Minn. 2015). · cites it 2× “See also Minn.Stat. § 289A.35(a) (2014) (“[T]he commissioner .”
Gonzales v. Comm'r of Revenue, 706 N.W.2d 909 (Minn. 2005). · cites it 2× “Consequently, the Commissioner filed a return for Gonzales pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 289A.35 (2004). 1 On May 5, 2004, the Commissioner issued a notice of determination, or assessment order, under Minn.”
Busch v. Comm'r of Revenue, 713 N.W.2d 337 (Minn. 2006). · cites it 2× “The commissioner’s power to review returns is now noted in Minn.Stat. § 289A.35 (2004). 6 . We also note that, for the taxation purposes of the federal government in this case, wheth *343 er Busch’s gambling constituted a business is not very important.”
Klein Bancorporation, Inc. v. Comm'r of Revenue, 581 N.W.2d 863 (Minn. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 2× “1997) (holding Chapter 289A applies to income taxes administered by commissioner and Minn. Stat. § 289A.35 (1996) makes commissioner responsible for examining returns and making investigations).”
State of Minnesota, Dep't of Revenue v. United States, 184 F.3d 725 (8th Cir. 1999). “” Minn.Stat. § 289A.35 (emphasis added). In addition, when a taxpayer has filed a return, “the *730 commissioner shall examine the return and make any audit or investigation that is considered necessary.”
Christopher J. Wendell & Nancy A. Wendell, Relators v. Comm'r of Revenue, 7 N.W.3d 405 (Minn. 2024). · cites it 2× “” Minn. Stat. § 289A.35(a) (2022). The Commissioner did not invoke this statutory authority in adjusting the Wendells’ tax liability, instead relying solely on Minn.”
O'Connell v. Minnesota Dep't of Revenue (In Re O'Connell), 246 B.R. 332 (8th Cir. BAP 2000). “” Minn.Stat. § 289A.35 (1985) (emphasis added).”
State of MN v. United States (8th Cir. 1999). “” Minn. Stat. § 289A.35 (emphasis added). In addition, when a taxpayer has filed a return, "the commissioner shall examine the return and make any audit or investigation that is considered necessary.”
Robert C. O'Connell v. MN. Dept. of Revenue (8th Cir. 2000). “” Minn. Stat. § 289A.35 (1985)(emphasis added).”
— Minn. Stat. § 289A.35(a) — 2 cases
Conga Corp., d/b/a Conga Latin Bistro v. Comm'r of Revenue, Relator., 868 N.W.2d 41 (Minn. 2015). “See also Minn.Stat. § 289A.35(a) (2014) (“[T]he commissioner .”
Christopher J. Wendell & Nancy A. Wendell, Relators v. Comm'r of Revenue, 7 N.W.3d 405 (Minn. 2024). “” Minn. Stat. § 289A.35(a) (2022). The Commissioner did not invoke this statutory authority in adjusting the Wendells’ tax liability, instead relying solely on Minn.”
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