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Handling a Minnesota tax audit for rental properties
A Minnesota Department of Revenue audit can examine far more than the amount of rent reported on a state income tax return. Auditors may review leases, bank…
Minnesota Use Tax on Out-of-State Purchases: What Individuals Must Know
Buying goods from an out-of-state retailer can create a Minnesota tax obligation even when the seller does not charge Minnesota sales tax. That obligation is…
IRS Currently Not Collectible Status for Minnesota Retirees
Retirement can make an old tax balance feel especially overwhelming when income comes from Social Security, a pension, withdrawals from retirement accounts, or…
What to Do When Minnesota Revenue Freezes Your Assets
A sudden bank freeze, withheld payment, or blocked account can make an already stressful tax problem feel urgent and confusing. The Minnesota Department of…
Minnesota Tax Treatment of Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units
Equity compensation can be a significant part of an employee’s pay, yet its tax treatment is rarely as simple as receiving a paycheck. Stock options and…
IRS Offers in Compromise After a Minnesota Business Dissolution
Closing a Minnesota business can end its operations, but it does not automatically eliminate unpaid federal or state tax obligations. The IRS may continue…
How Minnesota Retailers Can Navigate a Sales Tax Audit
A Minnesota sales tax audit can affect more than the amount shown on a recent return. The Minnesota Department of Revenue may review point-of-sale records,…
Tax Consequences of Selling Your Minnesota Business Assets
Selling a Minnesota business can generate tax consequences long after the purchase agreement is signed. When a buyer purchases assets rather than the ownership…
Minnesota Sales Tax Rules for Service Businesses
Minnesota businesses often assume that sales tax applies only to products. That assumption can create exposure when a service includes taxable labor,…
IRS Installment Agreement Default: Options for Minnesota Taxpayers
An IRS installment agreement can make a tax debt manageable by spreading payments over time. For many Minnesota taxpayers, the arrangement provides necessary…