MINNESOTA'S TAX COMPUTER OUT OF SERVICE THIS WEEKEND

Planning to deal with the Minnesota Department of Revenue by computer this weekend?

Well, take the weekend off for holiday shopping instead. You’re going to have to wait until Monday, Dec. 9, to talk to the state’s tax computer.

The Department of Revenue announced that its entire set of online services, including the e-Services system, will not be available on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. because of scheduled maintenance. That means that taxpayers won’t be able to file returns, make payments, submit W-2 forms or complete any other electronic transactions.

The temporary interruption in e-Services won’t affect any due dates. Regular deadlines for filing and paying taxes still apply, a department notice said. “Please plan accordingly,” it advised.