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What happens when you owe both IRS and Minnesota state tax debt
Owing money to the IRS is stressful enough; having a balance with the Minnesota Department of Revenue at the same time can make the situation feel much harder…
Defending Against a Minnesota Sales Tax Assessment as a Contractor
A Minnesota sales tax assessment can arise from an audit of a construction company, remodeling business, specialty trade contractor, or property improvement…
Minnesota Tax Consequences of Cryptocurrency Transactions for Individuals
Cryptocurrency can create tax obligations even when no dollars reach a bank account. Buying Bitcoin with cash usually is not taxable, but selling it,…
IRS Partial Pay Installment Agreements for Minnesota Taxpayers
An IRS partial pay installment agreement can help a taxpayer resolve federal tax debt when available income and assets are insufficient to pay the full balance…
How to Handle a Minnesota Department of Revenue Field Audit
A field audit by the Minnesota Department of Revenue is an examination conducted at a taxpayer’s business, office, residence, or representative’s location.…
Sales Tax Exemption for Minnesota Nonprofit Organizations
Minnesota nonprofit organizations often assume that federal tax-exempt status automatically removes every state sales tax obligation. It does not. A…
When the IRS Seizes Real Estate in Minnesota
An IRS seizure of real estate is one of the most serious collection actions a taxpayer can face. It can place a home, commercial building, land parcel, or…
Structuring a Business Loan to Avoid IRS Debt Classification in Minnesota
A business loan can provide working capital without creating taxable income. The basic rule is that borrowed money is generally not income because the borrower…
Minnesota tax implications of inherited retirement accounts
Inheriting a 401(k), traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or other retirement account can create tax obligations that are easy to overlook. The beneficiary may need to…
IRS trust fund recovery penalty: defending against the 100% assessment
When a business fails to send withheld payroll taxes to the IRS, the government may pursue the individuals it believes were responsible. The resulting Trust…