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2023 Form M706Q, Election to Claim the Qualified Small 

Business and Farm Property Deduction
To be completed by the executor of the estate with a date of death in 2023, and qualified heirs.

Decedent’s first name, middle initial                  Last name                                  Decedent’s Social Security number

Last home address (street, apartment, route)                                                      Date of death

City                                                   State              Zip code                Minnesota probate county and file number

Executor’s first name, middle initial                  Last name                                  Executor’s Social Security number

Name of firm (if applicable)                                                                       Executor’s phone

Address (street, apartment, route)                     City                                       State         Zip code
Part 1 — Qualified Small Business Property Requirements
Complete Part 1 to determine if the estate meets the qualified small business property requirements. If the answer is “No” for any of the questions, 
the estate is not eligible to claim the small business property deduction.
 1  Is the value of the property included in the decedent’s federal adjusted taxable estate, which 
     is after federal allowable deductions, including debts, expenses and bequests to a surviving spouse?  . ...... ..... .    1    Yes    No
 2  Does the property consist of assets of a trade or business (or shares of stock or other ownership interests 
     in a corporation or other entity that is engaged in a trade or business and is not publicly traded)? ... ..... ...... ..    2  Yes    No
 3  Did the decedent or the decedent’s spouse materially participate in 
     the trade or business during the taxable year that ended before the decedent’s death?... ...... ..... ....... ....    3        Yes    No
 4  Did the trade or business have gross annual sales of $10 million or less 
     during the last taxable year that ended before the decedent’s death?... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ...    4       Yes    No
 5  Did the decedent or the decedent’s spouse continuously own the property for 
     the three-year period ending at the decedent’s death? ... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ....    5       Yes    No
If you answered yes to all of the Part 1 questions, the estate may be eligible to claim the small business property deduction. 
Complete Part 3 to determine if the estate has qualified heirs. 

Part 2 — Qualified Farm Property Requirements
Complete Part 2 to determine if the estate meets the qualified farm property requirements. If the answer is “No” for any of the questions, the estate 
is not eligible to claim the farm property deduction.
 6  Is the value of the property included in the decedent’s federal adjusted taxable estate, which 
     is after federal allowable deductions, including debts, expenses and bequests to a surviving spouse?  . ...... ..... .  6      Yes    No
 7  Does the property consist of agricultural land and is owned by a person or entity that is either 
     not subject to or is in compliance with M.S. 500.24? .... ...... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... ...... ....  7        Yes    No
 8  Was the property classified for property tax purposes in the taxable year of death as agricultural 
     homestead, agricultural relative homestead, or special agricultural homestead under M.S. 273.124?  ..... ...... ..  8          Yes    No 
 9  Was the property classified for property tax purposes in the taxable year of death as 
    class 2a property under M.S. 273.13, subd. 23? ...... ..... ...... ..... ....... ..... ..... ...... ..... ...... ..    9        Yes    No
10  Did the decedent or the decedent’s spouse continuously own the property for 
     the three-year period ending at the decedent’s death? ... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...  10         Yes    No

If you answered yes to all of the Part 2 questions, the estate may be eligible to claim the farm property deduction. 
Complete Part 3 to determine if the estate has qualified heirs. 



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Decedent’s first name, middle initial, last name Decedent’s Social Security number  Executor’s first name, middle initial, last name Executor’s Social Security number  

Part 3 — Qualified Heirs and Family Members Requirements 
11  Are each of the persons who acquired the qualified property from the decedent 
    family members (see instructions)? .. ..... ...... ..... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... .....11                                                          Yes  No
12 For the Small Business Property Deduction: Describe the trade or business the decedent and the qualified property was 
   engaged in and provide the NAICS Code.
   Trade or business                                                                                                                 NAICS Code

13  Do the persons from question 11, the qualified heirs, agree that a family member will maintain the 2a 
   classification for the farm property deduction or materially participate in the operation of the trade or 
   business described in question 12 for the small business property deduction for the three years  
   following the decedent’s death?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  Yes  No
14  Do the persons from question 11, the qualified heirs, agree not to dispose of any interest in the qualified 
   property other than to a family member during the three years following the decedent’s death?... ...... ..... ...14                                                             Yes  No
   Important: If, within three years following the decedent’s death, the qualified heir(s) do not adhere to the agreement signed on 
   page 3 of the M706, a recapture tax will be imposed.
15  Enter the name of each qualified heir from question 11, their relationship to the decedent, the Federal schedule and item 
    number where the properties are reported on Federal Form 706, and the fair market value of the properties received.
   Federal Schedule and                          Name                               Relationship to Decedent Fair Market Value Received
   Item Number Where Reported



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Decedent’s first name, middle initial, last name Decedent’s Social Security number  Executor’s first name, middle initial, last name  Executor’s Social Security number  

Part 4 — Agreement (Must be completed and signed by each and every qualified heir and the executor)
Heirs: All persons signing below agree and attest to the following:
I am a “family member” as provided by M.S. 291.03, subd. 8.
I am a “qualified heir” as provided by M.S. 291.03, subd. 8(c).
Each and every qualified heir who acquired the qualified property or an interest in the qualified property described on Line 1, Parts 5 and 6 is listed below.
If any qualified heir or family member disposes of any interest in the qualified property described on Line 1, Parts 5 and 6, other than by a disposition to a 
family member, during the three-year period following decedent’s death, I am personally responsible for filing and paying the recapture tax equal to the 
value (as allowed for federal estate tax purposes) of qualified property ceasing to satisfy the three-year holding period requirements, multiplied by 16%. The 
filing and payment due date is no later than six months from the date of the disqualifying disposition.
I, a qualified heir/family member, have exercised all due diligence on whether the decedent had applied for any tax programs with the County Assessor.
If a family member does not maintain the 2a classification for the qualified property described on Line 1, Part 6 for the farm property deduction or a family 
member does not materially participate in the operation of the trade or business described on Line 12, Part 3 for the qualified property described on Line 1, 
Part 5 for the small business property deduction during the three-year period following decedent’s death, I am personally responsible for filing and paying 
the recapture tax equal to the value (as allowed for federal estate tax purposes) of qualified property ceasing to satisfy the three-year holding period require-
ments, multiplied by 16%. The filing and payment due date is no later than six months from the date of the disqualifying cessation of the trade or business.
This schedule is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number
Executor: I agree and attest to the following:
I am the executor of the decedent’s estate.
Each and every qualified heir who acquired the qualified property or an interest in the qualified property described on Line 1, Parts 5 and 6 signed the agree-
ment above.
I, the executor, have exercised all due diligence on whether the decedent had applied for any tax programs with the County Assessor.
If any qualified heir or family member disposes of any interest in the qualified property described on Line 1, Parts 5 and 6, other than by a disposition to a 
family member, during the three-year period following decedent’s death, I hereby agree that the estate is liable for the payment of the recapture tax equal to 
the value (as allowed for federal estate tax purposes) of qualified property ceasing to satisfy the three-year holding period requirements, multiplied by 16%. 
The filing and payment due date is no later than six months from the date of the disqualifying disposition. Additionally, I understand that I am personally 
responsible for making arrangements for the filing of the recapture tax return and the the payment of the recapture tax.
If a family member does not maintain the 2a classification for the qualified property described on Line 1, Part 6 for the farm property deduction or a family 
member does not materially participate in the operation of the trade or business described on Line 12, Part 3 for the qualified property described on Line 
1, Part 5 for the small business property deduction during the three-year period follow-ing decedent’s death, I hereby agree that the estate is liable for the 
payment of the recapture tax equal to the value (as allowed for federal estate tax purposes) of qualified property ceasing to satisfy the three-year holding 
period requirements, multiplied by 16%. The filing and payment due date is no later than six months from the date of the disqualifying cessation of the trade 
or business. Additionally, I understand that I am personally responsible for making arrangements for the filing of the recapture tax return and the payment of 
the recapture tax.
This schedule is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State Zip code

Signature of executor                                                               Date                                              

A continuation page is provided after the instructions, if needed. 



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Decedent’s first name, middle initial, last name Decedent’s Social Security number  Executor’s first name, middle initial, last name Executor’s Social Security number  

Part 5 — Deduction Calculation for Qualified Small Business Property
 1  Value of assets. For each asset elected to be deducted from the decedent’s Minnesota adjusted taxable estate as qualified small business  
     property, provide a description, indicate the Schedule and item number from the Federal Form 706 where the asset is reported, and report  
     the asset’s fair market value at the valuation date.
                                                                                    Federal Schedule and Item                        Fair Market Value 
    Description of Asset (entity name and FEIN, if applicable)                      Number Where Reported                            At Valuation Date

    Subtotal from additional sheets attached to this schedule, if any   ..... ....... .... ....... ..... ........... .....            

     Total value of assets   ... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...    1
 2   Noneligible property. List property included on your Federal Form 706 and on line 1 above that is not  
    eligible for the qualified small business deduction (see instructions).
                                                                                    Value Included in                                Amount Not Allowed 
    Noneligible Property                                                            Federal Gross Estate                             in Deduction

    Subtotal from additional sheets attached to this schedule, if any   ..... ....... .... ....... ..... ........... .....            

    Total amount not allowed in deduction ... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... .....    2

 3   Federal allowable deductions. Report allowable deductions that are related to the assets included on line 1 above and indicate                                      
    the Schedule and item number from the Federal Form 706 where the allowable deduction is reported.
                                                                                    Federal Schedule and Item                        Amount Claimed as 
    Description of Deduction                                                        Number Where Reported                            a Deduction

    Subtotal from additional sheets attached to this schedule, if any   ..... ....... .... ....... ..... ........... ......   

    Total allowable deductions  .... ...... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...  3 
 
 4   Add line 2 and line 3   . ...... ...... ..... ..... ....... ...... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... .....    4
 
 5   Tentative Deduction. Subtract line 4 from line 1. If you are also claiming a deduction for qualified farm  
     property, continue to Part 6. If not, continue to Part 7.. ... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ....    5



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Decedent’s first name, middle initial, last name Decedent’s Social Security number  Executor’s first name, middle initial, last name Executor’s Social Security number  

Part 6 — Deduction Calculation for Qualified Farm Property
 1  Value of assets. For each asset elected to be deducted from the decedent’s Minnesota adjusted taxable estate as qualified farm property, 
       provide a description, indicate the Schedule and item number from the Federal Form 706 where the asset is reported, and report the asset’s 
       fair market value at the valuation date.
                                                                                    Federal Schedule and Item                        Fair Market Value 
   Description of Asset (parcel ID number and legal description)                    Number Where Reported                            At Valuation Date

   Subtotal from additional sheets attached to this schedule, if any  . ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...  

       Total value of assets ... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...              1

 2     Noneligible property. List property included on your Federal Form 706 and on line 1 above that is not eligible for the qualified                  
   farm property deduction (see instructions).
                                                                                    Value Included in                                Amount Not Allowed 
   Noneligible Property                                                             Federal Gross Estate                             in Deduction

   Subtotal from additional sheets attached to this schedule, if any   ..... ........... ............ ........... ....  

   Total amount not allowed in deduction ... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... ...                     2

 3     Federal allowable deductions. Report allowable deductions that are related to the assets included on line 1 above and indicate                    
        the Schedule and item number from the Federal Form 706 where the allowable deduction is reported.
                                                                                    Federal Schedule and Item                        Amount Claimed as 
   Description of Deduction                                                         Number Where Reported                            a Deduction

   Subtotal from additional sheets attached to this schedule, if any  . ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...  

   Total allowable deductions  ... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 3 
 
     4 Add line 2 and line 3  . ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... .           4

    5  Tentative Deduction. Subtract line 4 from line 1. Continue to Part 7 ..... ....... .... ....... ..... ..... ...... ..   5



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Decedent’s first name, middle initial, last name Decedent’s Social Security number  Executor’s first name, middle initial, last name Executor’s Social Security number  

Part 7 — Deduction Calculation for Qualified Small Business Property and Qualified Farm Property

 1  Enter the amount from Part 5, Line 5   . ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...                                                                  1

 2  Enter the amount from Part 6, Line 5   . ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...                                                                  2

 3  Add line 1 and line 2  .. ..... ...... ..... ...... ....... ..... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .....                                                                  3

 4  Enter the amount from line 5 of Form M706... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... .                                                                      4

 5  Enter the amount from line 6a of Form M706... ...... ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ...... ......                                                                       5

 6  Subtract line 5 from line 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    6

 7  Enter the lesser of line 3 or line 6   .... ....... ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..                                                               7

 8  Deduction. Enter the lesser of line 7 or $2,000,000. Also, enter the amount on line 6b of Form M706 ... ...... ....                                                                    8

You must attach the following to the Form M706Q:
•    Documentation demonstrating decedent’s or decedent’s spouse’s continuous ownership of the qualified property for the three-year period prior 
   to decedent’s death (deeds, titles, Federal Schedules K-1, etc.). NOTE: Property Tax Statements are not sufficient legal documentation.
•  A copy of the decedent’s will, trust, probate distribution ruling, transfer on death deed or other documentation that demonstrates to whom the 
   qualified property is distributed to upon death.
•  If the deducted property is qualified small business property, a complete copy of the decedent’s federal income tax return, schedules, and attach-
   ments for the three taxable years ending prior to the decedent’s death (including the taxable year of death).
•    If the deducted property is qualified small business property, a complete copy of the business tax return, schedules, and attachments for the tax-
   able year prior to the decedent’s death.
•    If the deducted property is qualified small business property, an explanation as to how the decedent materially participated in the qualified small 
   business in the taxable year prior to death.
•  If the deducted property is qualified farm property, a copy of the decedent’s property tax statements for the taxable year of death.



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2023 Schedule M706Q Instructions

Purpose of Schedule M706Q
Schedule M706Q allows the estate of a decedent dying in 2023 to make an election to deduct qualified small business or qualified farm prop-
erty from the Minnesota adjusted taxable estate. The deduction cannot exceed $2,000,000 for estates of decedents dying in 2023. Qualified 
heirs must pay a recapture tax if a qualified heir fails to own the property or if a family member fails to use the property for a qualified use 
during the three years after the decedent’s death.

Who Should File
An estate may be eligible for this deduction if all of the following are true:
• The estate is required to file Form M706. 
• The value of the Minnesota adjusted taxable estate includes qualified small business or qualified farm property. 
• For the small business property deduction, the estate and all qualified heirs agree that a family member will materially participate in the 
  operation of the trade or business for three years following the decedent’s death.
• For the farm property deduction, the estate and all qualified heirs agree that a family member will maintain 2a property classification for 
  three years following the decedent’s death.
• The estate and all qualified heirs agree not to dispose of any interest in the qualified property other than to a family member during the 
  three years following the decedent’s death.

When to File
File Schedule M706Q with Form M706.

Required Attachments 
You must attach the following to Form M706Q:
• Documentation demonstrating decedent’s or decedent’s spouse’s continuous ownership of the qualified property for the three-year period 
  prior to decedent’s death.
• If the deducted property is qualified small business property, a complete copy of the decedent’s federal income tax return, schedules, and 
  attachments for the three taxable years ending prior to the decedent’s death (including the taxable year of death).
• If the deducted property is qualified farm property, a copy of the decedent’s property tax statements for the taxable year of death.
• If the deducted property is qualified small business property, a complete copy of the business tax return, schedules, and attachments for the 
  taxable year prior to the decedent’s death.
• If the deducted property is qualified small business property, an explanation as to how the decedent materially participated in the qualified 
  small business in the taxable year prior to death.
• A copy of the decedent’s will, trust, probate distribution ruling, transfer on death deed or other documentation that demonstrates to whom 
  the qualified property is distributed to upon death. 

Assembly Required 
See Form M706 instructions for details.

Line Instructions
Part 1 - Qualified Small Business Property Requirements
The estate must complete the federal Form 706 and Minnesota Form M706 to determine if the value of the qualified property is included in 
the decedent’s federal adjusted taxable estate. The federal adjusted taxable estate is after deductions, including debts, expenses and bequests 
to a surviving spouse.
Material participation is described in section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code. The existence of material participation is a factual determina-
tion that generally requires regular, continuous, and substantial involvement in the operations of the trade or business activity. A passive activ-
ity within the meaning of section 469(c) of the Internal Revenue Code does not constitute material participation.
If the estate answers “no” to any of the questions in Part 1, stop here: the estate is not eligible to claim the small business property deduction. 
If the estate answers “yes” to all questions in Part 1, the estate may be eligible to claim the small business property deduction. Continue to 
Part 3. (M.S. 291.03, subd. 9)
Part 2 - Qualified Farm Property Requirements
The estate must complete the federal Form 706 and Minnesota Form M706 to determine if the value of the qualified property is included in 
the decedent’s federal adjusted taxable estate. The federal adjusted taxable estate is after deductions, including debts, expenses and bequests 
to a surviving spouse.
Minnesota law, in general, bars corporations, limited liability companies, pension or investment funds, trusts, and limited partnerships from 
farming, owning, or leasing farmland in Minnesota. To meet the requirements of the qualified farm property deduction, the land cannot be 
owned by an entity that is prohibited from owning agricultural land under section 500.24 of Minnesota Statutes.      Continued                   1



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2023 M706Q Instructions (continued)

Class 2a agricultural land consists of parcels of property, or portions thereof that are agricultural land and buildings. Class 2a land may be 
homestead or non-homestead depending on ownership, occupancy, and active farming scenarios.
To meet the requirements of qualified farm property, the property must be classified as class 2a agricultural land. If the property has multiple 
property classifications and the county assessor can practically separate the acreage of each classification type, then only the acreage that is 
attributable to class 2a can be claimed for the farm property deduction.
To meet the requirements of qualified farm property, the property must be classified as the agricultural homestead, agricultural relative home-
stead, or special agricultural homestead. If the property has multiple homestead classification and the county assessor can practically separate 
the acreage of each classification type, then only the acreage that is attributable to the agricultural homestead, agricultural relative homestead, 
or special agricultural homestead can be claimed for the farm property deduction.”
If the estate answers “no” to any of the questions in Part 2, stop here: the estate is not eligible to claim the farm property deduction. If the 
estate answers “yes” to all questions in Part 2, the estate may be eligible to claim the small business property deduction. Continue to Part 3.
(M.S. 291.03, subd. 10)
Part 3 - Qualified Heirs and Family Members Requirements
A “family member” means any of the following:
• An ancestor of the decedent (parent, grandparent, etc.) 
• The decedent’s spouse
• A lineal descendant (child, grandchild, etc.) of the decedent, of the decedent’s spouse; or of the decedent’s parents 
• The spouse of any lineal descendant described above
• A trust whose present beneficiaries are all family members
A decedent’s aunts, uncles, and cousins do not qualify as family members. A decedent’s nieces or nephews, however, do qualify as family 
members.
A “qualified heir” means a family member who acquired qualified property upon the death of the decedent.
Describe the trade or business, including the type of industry, and enter the six-digit NAICS code that best describes the business activities. 
To determine the appropriate NAICS code, go to https://www.census.gov/naics/. Enter a keyword to search the most recent NAICS list.
If a family member does not maintain the 2a classification for the qualified property for the farm property deduction or a family member does 
not materially participate in the operation of the trade or business for the small business property deduction during the three-year period fol-
lowing decedent’s death, a recapture tax will be imposed.
If the qualified heirs dispose of any interest in the qualified property other than to a family member during the three years following the dece-
dent’s death, a recapture tax will be imposed.
The recapture tax is equal to 16% of the value (as allowed for federal estate tax purposes) of qualified property ceasing to satisfy the three-
year holding period requirements. The recapture tax and return are due no later than six months from the date of the disqualifying cessation of 
the trade or business or the disqualifying disposition of the qualified property. (M.S. 291.03, subd. 11)
If the estate answers “no” to any of the questions in Part 3, stop here: the estate is not eligible to claim the small business or farm property 
deduction. If the estate answers “yes” to all questions in Part 3, the estate may be eligible to claim the small business or farm property deduc-
tion. Continue to Part 4.
Part 4 – Agreement
To make a valid election, the agreement must be completed and signed by each and every qualified heir who acquired the qualified property 
upon the death of the decedent. 
In addition, the executor of the estate must sign the agreement on behalf of the estate.
A continuation page for the agreement is provided after the instructions, if needed.
Parts 5 and 6 – Deduction Calculation
Value of Assets. Complete section 1 by entering a description of each asset that is elected to be deducted as qualifying property from the de-
cedent’s Minnesota adjusted taxable estate. Enter the schedule and item number from the federal Form 706 where the asset is reported. Then 
enter the fair market value of the asset at the valuation date. This is the value included in the Federal gross estate. If the estate is electing to 
deduct only a portion of an asset reported on the federal Form 706, enter the appropriate valuation percentage that qualifies for the deduction. 
Subtotal all amounts as line 1.

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2023 M706Q Instructions (continued)

Non-eligible Property. For qualified small business property, complete section 2 by entering a description of any cash, cash equivalents, 
publicly traded securities, or assets not used in the operation of the trade or business. Cash equivalents are short-term securities that are liquid 
enough to be considered equivalent to cash. Examples include negotiable instruments, money market holdings, short-term government bonds or 
Treasury bills, marketable securities, commercial paper, and other like items. For assets entered above in section 1 consisting of shares of stock 
or other ownership interests in a business entity, the amount of cash, cash equivalents, publically traded securities, or assets not used in the 
operation of the trade or business held by the corporation or business entity must be entered in section 2 in proportion to the decedent’s share of 
ownership of the corporation or business entity on the date of death.
For qualified farm property, complete section 2 by entering a description of any property other than class 2a agricultural land (real property) or 
non-homestead property included in the values entered above in section 1.
Subtotal all amounts as line 2.
Allowable Deductions. Complete section 3 by entering a description of the Federal allowable deductions that are related to the assets entered 
above in section 1, including:
• Marital deduction
• Mortgages and liens held against the qualifying property
• Property tax payable on the qualifying property
• Expenses and costs taken as a deduction used to preserve the qualifying property
• Appraisal fees
Enter the schedule and item number from the federal Form 706 where the allowable deduction is reported. Subtotal all amounts as line 3.

Recapture Tax
If any of the following occurs within three years of the decedent’s death and before the death of the qualified heir, then a recapture tax is im-
posed:
• The qualified heir disposes of any interest in the qualified property (other than by a disposition to a family member).
• For the qualified small business property deduction, a family member does not materially participate in the operation of the trade or business.
• For the qualified farm property deduction, a family member does not maintain the 2a classification for the qualified property.
The recapture tax equals 16 percent of the value (as allowed for federal estate tax purposes) of qualified property ceasing to satisfy the three-
year holding period requirements. The return must be filed and the recapture tax must be paid to the Minnesota Department of Revenue within 
six months after the date of disqualifying disposition or cessation of use.
Exceptions to three-year holding period for the qualified farm property:
• Recapture tax is not triggered if the property is acquired by a governmental unit via eminent domain for a public purpose.
• Recapture tax is not triggered if a portion of qualified farm property consisting of less than 1/5 of the claimed acreage is reclassified for 
  property tax purposes from 2a to 2b under M.S. 273.13, subd. 23, so long as the property is not substantially altered. 
• Recapture tax is not triggered if a portion of the qualified farm property (residence, garage, and up to one acre of surrounding property) are 
  reclassified for property tax purposes from 2a to 4bb under M.S. 273.13, subd. 23.
Informational Returns
When an estate elects for this deduction, a qualified heir must file two information returns to confirm that no recapture tax is due. The first 
return is due 24 to 26 months after the decedent’s death. The second return is due 36 months to 39 months after the decedent’s death. Failure to 
timely file an informational return will result in a penalty under M.S. 289A.60, subd. 8.

Forms and Information
Website:  www.revenue.state.mn.us
Email:   BusinessIncome.tax@state.mn.us 
Phone:   651-556-3075
      Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mail: Minnesota Department of Revenue 
      Mail Station 1315
      600 N. Robert St. 
      St. Paul, MN 55146-1315

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Decedent’s first name, middle initial, last name Decedent’s Social Security number  Executor’s first name, middle initial, last name  Executor’s Social Security number  

Heirs: 
Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State       Zip code

Signature of qualified heir                      Date                               Social Security number                           Phone number

Executor: 
Name                                             Address                            City                                             State Zip code

Signature of executor                                                               Date                                              

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State Zip code

Signature of executor                                                               Date

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State Zip code

Signature of executor                                                               Date

Name                                             Address                            City                                             State Zip code

Signature of executor                                                               Date






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