Workers' Comp Tax Credit Program

As a designated Minnesota border city,Moorhead offers a fully refundable income tax credit to help businesses offset a portion of their Minnesota workers’ compensation insurance cost.

This program is available to all eligible Moorhead businesses that:
- File Minnesota income taxes, and
- Pay workers’ compensation insurance.

Apply easily online using your phone or laptop - see below.

Increased Credit Level beginning in 2025

Receive a 30% tax credit—up to $40,000 per business.

How to Apply
Log In or Create an Account - Click here to get started!
- Use your existing login from last year.
- New applicants, create an account and save your login for future use.

Complete the Application—Fill in or update
- Business information
- Employee data
- Department of Revenue (DOR) Information Sharing Form
- DEED Demographic Survey (via provided link)

Submit the Application—After submitting, you’ll get an email requesting:
- Workers comp audit statement
- DOR’s tax clearance letter
- Franchise agreement (if applicable)

Respond to Follow-Up—Provide any addition info or clarification, if requested.