Download United States Department of the Treasury

January 21, 2009
To: Mortgage and Deed Tax Contacts—County
From: Bill Lonergan, Minnesota Department of Revenue
Phone: (651) 556-4721
Subject: Mortgage Tax—“The United States Department of the Treasury.”
Mortgages given to “The United States Department of the Treasury” are subject to
MRT.
Mortgages given to the federal government are taxable unless Congress has passed
laws preempting the states from taxing.
If you would like to discuss this further, please call me at (651) 556-4721.
Special Taxes Division
Mail Station 3331
St. Paul, Minnesota 55146-3331
651-556-4721
TTY: 711 Minnesota Relay
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