Shopping for school supplies?

Depending upon your income and eligibility, you may be able to receive credit for up to 75% of your actual expenses on qualifying educational supplies and fees. In order to claim this credit at tax time, you must have record (such as receipts or canceled checks) for expenses.

A few examples of qualifying expenses include:

• Pens, pencils, notebooks, folders, etc

• Instructor fees for after-school and summer educational programs

• Music lessons

• Computer hardware or education software

*Check the Minnesota Department of Revenue Web site to learn more about qualifying expenses.

Who qualifies?

• Families with 1-2 children in K-12 and income less than $37,500

• Families with 3 children in K-12 and income less than $39,500

• Families with 4 children in K-12 and income less than $41,500

• Families with 5 children in K-12 and income less than $43,500

• Families with 6 or more children in K-12 and income less than $43,500 plus $2,000 for every additional child

*For more information and instruction, visit Minnesota Department of Revenue.