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What to Expect from an IRS Tax Lien in Minnesota Bankruptcy
An IRS tax lien can substantially affect a Minnesota bankruptcy case. The lien may give the federal government rights against real estate, vehicles, business…
Minnesota Sales Tax Rules for Food and Beverage Events
Food and beverage sales at fairs, festivals, fundraisers, concerts, farmers markets, and sporting events can create Minnesota sales tax obligations that are…
Managing IRS tax debt when you are self-employed in Minnesota
Self-employment offers flexibility, but it also places the responsibility for withholding, estimated payments, recordkeeping, and tax filings directly on the…
Minnesota Property Tax Refunds for Renters and Homeowners
Minnesota’s property tax refund program can return part of the property tax burden paid directly by a homeowner or indirectly through rent. The Department of…
How to Challenge an IRS Substitute for Return in Minnesota
Receiving an IRS notice stating that the agency prepared a tax return for you can be alarming. A substitute for return, often called an SFR, is created when…
Minnesota tax treatment of alimony payments under current law
Alimony is generally called spousal maintenance in Minnesota family-law proceedings. Its tax treatment depends heavily on when the divorce or separation…
When the IRS summons Minnesota business records
An IRS summons can require a Minnesota business, its owner, an employee, or a third party to produce records and answer questions under oath. It may arise…
Minnesota sales tax on digital products and software subscriptions
Minnesota’s sales tax rules reach well beyond tangible goods. A business can create a tax obligation by selling an electronically delivered book, licensing…
IRS Penalty Relief When a Medical Emergency Delays Filing
A serious illness, hospitalization, incapacitation, or other medical emergency can make meeting a tax deadline impossible. The IRS may recognize these…
Minnesota homestead classification and property tax relief
Minnesota homestead classification can reduce the property tax burden on an eligible primary residence. It may affect the property’s class rate and permit…