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How to Remove an IRS Lien from Your Credit Report in Minnesota
An IRS lien can create serious concerns when you apply for a mortgage, refinance a business, or try to obtain new credit. In Minnesota, taxpayers often assume…
Tax Planning Strategies For Minnesota Residents Nearing Retirement
Retirement planning in Minnesota involves more than estimating investment income and choosing a date to leave work. Your future tax bill may depend on the mix…
Navigating a Minnesota Multi-Year Sales Tax Audit
A Minnesota sales tax audit can reach far beyond a review of a few invoices. When the Minnesota Department of Revenue examines several tax periods, it may…
Minnesota corporate franchise tax filing requirements
Minnesota’s franchise tax is the state corporate income tax imposed on corporations that are organized in Minnesota or conduct business in the state. The…
How Future Income Shapes an IRS Offer in Compromise
An Offer in Compromise (OIC) allows an eligible taxpayer to settle certain federal tax debts for less than the full balance. The IRS generally evaluates…
The Effect of an IRS Levy on Your Minnesota Small Business Bank Account
An IRS levy on a Minnesota small business bank account can interrupt operations with little warning. The bank may restrict funds needed for payroll, rent,…
When an IRS summons reaches a business
An IRS summons can require a company, its officers, or a third party to provide records, answer questions, or appear for testimony. Receiving one does not…
Minnesota tax credits for historic building rehabilitation
Rehabilitating an older commercial property can preserve architectural character while creating a valuable source of financing. In Minnesota, qualifying…
When the IRS Uses a Substitute for Return to Assess Your Tax Liability
A missing federal tax return does not prevent the IRS from calculating and collecting a liability. If its records show that you received wages, business…
Penalty Abatement for Minnesota State Tax Filers
A Minnesota tax penalty can add substantially to an unpaid balance, particularly when late-filing, late-payment, estimated-tax, or reporting penalties continue…