Minnesota
E-Bike Rebate Program
How do I Apply?
About the Rebate
To be eligible, you must be at least 15 years old when applying, a Minnesota resident, and not have been claimed as a dependent in tax year 2023.
1. Apply for a rebate certificate through the online rebate portal, which opens June 5, at 11 a.m. Central Time. We will accept a limited number of applications before we close the portal.
2. We will issue rebate certificates on July 1 to approved individuals, based on how many we believe are needed to use the $2 million available for this year.
3. If you get a rebate certificate, you must use the certificate within two months or it will expire. The certificate is worth 50-75% of a qualifying purchase, up to $1,500. The percentage is based on your income.
4. If there is money left in the program after October 1, we will issue more rebate certificates — up to the $2 million limit — to individuals who applied and did not get a certificate.
Not everyone who applies will get a rebate certificate. We will open the application portal again in 2025.
1. Apply for a rebate certificate through the online rebate portal, which opens June 5, at 11 a.m. Central Time. We will accept a limited number of applications before we close the portal.
2. We will issue rebate certificates on July 1 to approved individuals, based on how many we believe are needed to use the $2 million available for this year.
3. If you get a rebate certificate, you must use the certificate within two months or it will expire. The certificate is worth 50-75% of a qualifying purchase, up to $1,500. The percentage is based on your income.
4. If there is money left in the program after October 1, we will issue more rebate certificates — up to the $2 million limit — to individuals who applied and did not get a certificate.
Not everyone who applies will get a rebate certificate. We will open the application portal again in 2025.
What are the requirements to apply?
To be eligible, you must:
• Be at least 15 years old when you apply
• Be a Minnesota resident in the current year and previous year
• Not have been claimed as a dependent in the previous tax year
Frequently Asked Questions
My spouse applied for a rebate. Can I apply as well?
• Yes. Rebate certificates are issued to individuals. Each of you can apply for your own certificate. Use your joint adjusted gross income when you apply.
How much is the rebate?
• The rebate certificate is valued at 50-75% of your qualifying expenses, up to $1,500. The percentage depends on your income. Qualifying expenses include an e-bike and certain accessories purchased at the same time. The rebate value cannot exceed the price of the e-bike.
Can I apply the rebate to an e-bike purchased before I received a rebate certificate?
• No. The e-Bike Rebate certificate can only be applied at the time of purchase.
How long do I have to use the rebate certificate?
• You have two months to use the e-Bike Rebate certificate. The expiration date will be listed on the certificate.
Will I receive Form 1099-MISC?
• Yes. If you use the rebate on qualifying purchases, you will receive Form 1099-MISC for the value of the rebate. Use this form when filing your tax year 2024 income tax return.
Key Dates for 2024
• May 1 (8 a.m. Central Time): Online portal opens for retailers to apply for the program
• June 5 (11 a.m. Central Time): Online portal opens for individuals to apply for a rebate
• July 1: Revenue issues rebate certificates to approved individuals
We can only accept applications through the online portals. We will not accept applications before the dates and times listed here
The online portal for individuals to apply will linked to this web page by the MN Dep. of Revenue on June 5th @11am.
Key Dates for 2024
• May 1 (8 a.m. Central Time): Online portal opens for retailers to apply for the program
• June 5 (11 a.m. Central Time): Online portal opens for individuals to apply for a rebate
• July 1: Revenue issues rebate certificates to approved individuals
We can only accept applications through the online portals. We will not accept applications before the dates and times listed here
The online portal for individuals to apply will linked to this web page by the MN Dep. of Revenue on June 5th @11am.
All information listed has been referenced from the Minnesota Department of Revenue
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