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How to Apply for a Minnesota Tax Clearance Certificate for a Business Sale
Selling a business in Minnesota involves more than agreeing on a price and signing a purchase agreement. Tax liabilities can follow the transaction,…
Tax implications of inheriting a Minnesota business from Australia
Inheriting a Minnesota business can create tax obligations in two countries at once. The business may continue trading in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester or…
Minnesota Sales Tax Rules For Custom Software Development
An Australian company commissioning software from a Minnesota developer may expect the arrangement to be treated like an ordinary professional service. That…
Responding to IRS Letter 957 From Minnesota or Australia
An IRS Letter 957 involving the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) should be treated as an active tax matter, not as general information. It may relate to a…
Minnesota Property Tax Relief for Seniors on Fixed Incomes
A property tax bill can become difficult to manage when income is limited to Social Security, pension payments, investment distributions or a modest wage. In…
Negotiating an IRS Partial Payment Agreement in Minnesota
A partial payment installment agreement with the IRS in Minnesota can help a taxpayer resolve federal tax debt when paying the full balance within the…
Minnesota tax treatment of alimony received under pre-2019 law
Minnesota state tax treatment of alimony received under pre-2019 law can be surprising for Australians dealing with a US divorce order, a former spouse in…
IRS Trust Fund Recovery Penalty for Corporate Officers in Minnesota
A corporate officer can become personally liable for certain unpaid payroll taxes even when the business is incorporated, insolvent, or operating under a…
What to Do If You Cannot Pay Minnesota Quarterly Estimated Tax
A quarterly estimated tax bill can create a difficult cash-flow problem, especially when income arrives unevenly. This affects freelancers, consultants,…
Sales and use tax for Minnesota nonprofits selling goods
A nonprofit that sells merchandise in Minnesota may assume its charitable status removes sales tax obligations. That assumption can create problems. Federal…