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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…
When the Minnesota Department of Revenue Rejects Your Offer in Compromise
A rejected offer in compromise can feel like the end of a tax debt solution, but it is often a signal that the application did not satisfy the Minnesota…
Minnesota Rules for HSAs and Medical Expense Deductions
Health savings accounts can provide meaningful tax benefits for Minnesota residents who have eligible high-deductible health plans. Contributions may receive…
Proving economic hardship for IRS currently not collectible status in Minnesota
An IRS Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status may temporarily stop most collection activity when paying a federal tax liability would prevent a taxpayer from…
Minnesota Property Tax Appeals for Commercial Real Estate Owners
A commercial property tax assessment can affect operating costs, lease negotiations, refinancing, and the eventual sale value of a property. When a Minnesota…