2026 Tax Withholding Forms

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Minnesota Department of Revenue have released the 2026 tax forms. PERA benefits are subject to federal and state taxes (based on your residency). PERA can withhold state taxes for Minnesota residents. If you are not a Minnesota resident, contact your state…
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Minnesota Paid Leave Starting in 2026

Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) is a new program administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Effective January 1, 2026, MPL will provide Minnesota employees with paid time off when a serious health condition prevents them from working, if they need time to care for a…
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2025 Legislative Update

The Minnesota legislature approved the 2025 Pension and Retirement Bill, Senate File 2884, and Governor Walz signed the bill on May 23. The bill includes several changes to PERA plans. Annual Increases The 2025 Pension and Retirement Bill changes the annual increases of several PERA plans:…
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2025 Legislative Agenda

The 2025 legislative session has started.  The Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR) is expected to meet soon and will hear testimony on Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and Teachers Retirement Association (…
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