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When Minnesota Trust Fund Penalties Are Assessed Incorrectly
A penalty assessed against a Minnesota trust fund can create personal exposure for an owner, director, officer, bookkeeper or other person the Minnesota…
Minnesota Tax Treatment of Work-From-Home Expense Reimbursements
Working from home can create a deceptively complicated tax question when an employer is based in Minnesota, an employee lives elsewhere, or a business has…
IRS Currently Not Collectible Status for Minnesota Small Business Owners
A Minnesota small business owner can be earning too little, holding very few assets, and still face persistent IRS collection activity. When available income…
Minnesota Sales Tax Returns for One-Time Sales
An Australian business or individual can create a Minnesota sales tax obligation from a single transaction, but one sale does not automatically mean a return…
Minnesota Property Tax Appeals for Vacant Land and Subdivisions
Owning vacant land in Minnesota can create a substantial tax burden even when the property produces no income. That concern is especially significant for…
IRS Trust Fund Recovery Penalties and Minnesota Nonprofit Boards
Serving on a Minnesota nonprofit board can feel far removed from day-to-day tax administration. Directors may volunteer at weekends, approve broad budgets, and…
Minnesota Tax Treatment of Film and Television Incentives
Australian producers, investors and production companies may encounter Minnesota’s film and television incentives when a project uses locations, crews, studios…
How to Respond to an IRS Subpoena for Minnesota Client Records
An IRS request for client records can place an Australian accountant, adviser, or business owner in an unfamiliar legal position. A notice from the United…
Selling a Minnesota Home for Less Than You Paid
Selling a Minnesota property for less than its purchase price can create financial and tax concerns, particularly for an Australian owner dealing with two…
Minnesota Sales Tax on Shipping and Handling Charges
For an Australian business selling goods to customers in Minnesota, the tax treatment of freight can be easy to overlook. A checkout line labelled “postage,”…