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Offer in compromise for businesses: eligibility and documentation
A business offer in compromise can reduce certain federal tax liabilities when paying the full balance would be unrealistic or unfair. The IRS evaluates the…
Minnesota sales tax for construction contractors: materials vs. labor
Sales tax treatment can be easy to misunderstand when a construction project includes both physical materials and extensive labor. In Minnesota, the key issue…
How to Recover Bank Account Funds After an IRS Levy
An IRS bank levy can disrupt payroll, mortgage payments, medical expenses, and ordinary household obligations with little warning. Unlike a bank account…
Understanding IRS Collection Deadlines in Minnesota
For many Minnesota taxpayers, the phrase “statute of limitations on IRS tax collection” refers to the collection statute expiration date, or CSED. This is the…
IRS Audit Triggers for Minnesota Business Owners and How to Avoid Them
An IRS audit can begin with a notice about a specific item, a request for records, or a broader examination of business income and expenses. For Minnesota…
Minnesota property tax refunds for homeowners and renters
Minnesota helps offset housing costs through tax relief tied to household income and property taxes. Homeowners generally apply for a property tax refund using…
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Appeals for Business Owners
Payroll tax problems can become personal when the IRS asserts a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) against a business owner, officer, manager, or another…
What to do if you can’t pay your Minnesota income tax bill
Receiving a Minnesota income tax bill can be stressful, especially when the amount exceeds what you have available after paying housing, payroll, medical…
Sales Tax Nexus Rules for Minnesota Online Retailers
Selling through a website, marketplace, or social commerce platform does not make sales tax obligations disappear. For a retailer based in Minnesota, the…
Representing A Client Before The IRS Appeals Office In St. Paul
A disagreement with the Internal Revenue Service does not necessarily end when an examination produces an unfavorable report. The IRS Independent Office of…