Senator Rosen: Businesses should check eligibility for Covid aid before February 5

State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) alerted Minnesota businesses that they still may be eligible for state coronavirus relief. While most payments have gone out already, Minnesota businesses that didn’t receive a payment, but believe they qualify, have until February 5 to confirm their eligibility with the Department of Revenue.

“We all know how badly Minnesota businesses are struggling right now, particularly in Greater Minnesota,” said Sen. Rosen. “The Covid relief bill we passed in December was a big help, but we have to make sure every eligible business takes advantage of it. I encourage every business owner to fill out the form to see if there is aid they are missing out on. It might mean the difference between surviving and closing up shop.”

Under the terms of the Covid relief package the legislature approved in December, businesses that suffered a 30% loss of revenue were automatically notified and received checks. Those notifications were sent on December 31, and the payments were sent shortly after. 

Businesses who believe they qualified, but did not receive a payment, must file an inquiry with the Department of Revenue before Friday, February 5, 2021. The Department will then review the inquiry and determine if the business meets the necessary requirements.

Business representatives who have questions can contact Senator Rosen’s office at 651-296-5713 or Sen.Julie.Rosen@Senate.mn, or the Department of Revenue at salesuse.tax@state.mn.us or call 651-282-9999.