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What to do when a Minnesota tax notice involves an old debt
An old Minnesota tax balance can be unsettling, especially when the notice arrives years after the tax return was filed or the original assessment was issued.…
Minnesota Sales Tax Rules for Private Vehicle Transfers
Buying or selling a car, truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle from another individual can feel simpler than going through a dealership. The transaction…
How an IRS tax lien affects your Minnesota partnership dissolution
Dissolving a Minnesota partnership can be complicated when the business owes federal taxes. An IRS tax lien may reach partnership assets, a partner’s economic…
Minnesota solar property tax relief for home systems
Installing solar panels can reduce electricity costs and support Minnesota’s renewable-energy goals. It may also create a property tax benefit for homeowners…
IRS collection alternatives for Minnesota freelancers and independent contractors
Self-employment offers flexibility, but it can also create a difficult tax cycle. Freelancers and independent contractors may owe federal income tax,…
Managing a Multi-State Tax Audit for a Minnesota Business
A Minnesota business can face a multi-state tax audit when it sells products or services beyond state lines, maintains remote staff, uses third-party…
Minnesota Tax Treatment of Spousal Maintenance After Divorce
Spousal maintenance, sometimes called alimony, can affect both former spouses’ federal and Minnesota income tax returns. The tax result depends heavily on when…
How to Dispute an IRS Employment Tax Penalty for Your Minnesota Business
An employment tax penalty can place immediate pressure on a Minnesota business. The IRS may assess penalties for late payroll tax deposits, unfiled or…
Minnesota Sales Tax Rules for Wineries, Cideries, and Mead Producers
Producing wine, cider, or mead involves more than fermentation, packaging, and distribution. A Minnesota producer may also operate a tasting room, host private…
IRS Audits for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers in Minnesota
Working from a laptop can make a person’s location seem temporary, but tax agencies often evaluate facts that extend beyond where someone slept on a particular…