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Minnesota unclaimed property compliance and business tax consequences
Unclaimed property obligations can arise quietly in ordinary business operations. A stale payroll check, an unpaid vendor credit, an inactive customer account,…
IRS Audit Representation: What to Bring and What to Say
Receiving an IRS audit notice can make an ordinary tax year feel uncertain. The notice may request specific records, identify particular deductions, or ask you…
Offshore bank accounts and FBAR penalties for Minnesota residents
Minnesota taxpayers with foreign financial accounts often discover that U.S. reporting duties extend well beyond their federal income tax return. A checking…
Minnesota Tax Credits That Can Put Money Back in Your Budget
Low-income families in Minnesota may qualify for several refundable tax credits, deductions, and refund programs. These benefits can reduce state or federal…
What to Do After the IRS Files a Federal Tax Lien
An IRS filing of a Notice of Federal Tax Lien can make an already difficult tax problem feel immediate. The notice alerts creditors that the government claims…
When Non-Owners Face Trust Fund Tax Liability
A person does not have to own a company to become personally responsible for certain unpaid employment taxes. Under federal law, the Trust Fund Recovery…
Minnesota tax treatment of cryptocurrency transactions
Cryptocurrency may be decentralized, but its tax consequences are not. Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, non-fungible tokens, and other digital assets can create…
Business vs. hobby: how the IRS classifies your side venture in Minnesota
A side venture can begin as a weekend project, creative outlet, or way to test a business idea. Once money starts coming in, however, the distinction between a…
What Happens If You Ignore an IRS Collection Notice
An IRS collection notice is more than a routine reminder. It usually means the agency has assessed a balance, recorded the amount due, and started a process…
Minnesota sales tax rules for remote sellers
Selling to customers in Minnesota can create sales tax responsibilities even when a business has no office, employees, inventory, or other physical presence in…