Free Tax USA

Here’s how to claim the K-12 Education Tax Credit if you’re using FreeTaxUSA to file your taxes.

1. In the state tax return section, look for Add/Edit/Delete Minnesota Education Expenses and click “Yes.”

2. Begin by entering the name of the first child who did activities or got a computer through MAA this past year. Enter their grade and school type as well.

3. If you received a Chromebook from MAA this past year, look for the blue receipt for the Chromebook we sent you in the big green envelope. Find the line on the receipt that says “Use this amount on Form M1ED.” Enter the amount in the box that says “Enter any personal computer hardware and educational software expenses.” If the amount is more than $200, only enter $200.

4. Did the student participate in a class or activity with other students? Add up the amount from the line that says “Use this amount on Form M1ED” on each blue receipt for that student and that activity. Enter the total on the line that says “Fees for enrichment or academic classes taken outside the regular school day or school year.” Enter the organization name and type of class on the lines right below it.

5. Did the student participate in an individual activity like tutoring or music lessons? Add up the amount from the line that says “Use this amount on Form M1ED” on each blue receipt for that student and that activity. Enter the total on the line that says “Fees for individual instruction by a qualified instructor taught outside the regular school day or year, such as tutoring or music lessons.” Enter the organization name, instructor name, and type of class on the lines right below it.

6. Enter any of the other types of expenses you have that were not through MAA. Then click “Save and Continue.”

7. If you have another student who participated in activities through MAA this year, select “Yes” and complete steps 2 - 6 for them. Otherwise, click “No, Continue” to continue with the rest of your state tax return.

Questions

MAA cannot provide tax advice, but if you have questions about the materials we sent you or using this software, please contact our MAA team at maa@youthprise.org or 612-440-9342.