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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…
How a Tax Attorney Negotiates a Minnesota Tax Payment Plan
A state tax balance can become difficult to manage when penalties, interest, collection fees, and unresolved returns increase the amount due. For Minnesota…
Minnesota tax rules for employees telecommuting from another state
Remote work has changed how employees earn wages and how employers evaluate state tax obligations. A Minnesota company may employ someone who works from a home…
IRS bank deposit analysis in Minnesota business audits
A bank deposit analysis is an indirect audit method used to estimate taxable receipts when a business’s books, invoices, or point-of-sale records do not…
What to do after missing a Minnesota tax appeal deadline
Missing a Minnesota tax appeal deadline does not always end the matter, but it can sharply limit your options. The correct response depends on the type of tax,…