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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…
Minnesota Tax Pitfalls In Independent Contractor Arrangements
Medical professionals increasingly work through professional corporations, staffing agencies, telehealth platforms, medical groups, and temporary coverage…
Tax Lien or Tax Levy: What Minnesota Taxpayers Need to Know
A tax lien and a tax levy are both collection tools, but they affect a taxpayer in very different ways. A lien is the government’s legal claim against property…
IRS Penalty Abatement: Requesting Forgiveness for Late Filing
A late tax return can trigger an IRS failure-to-file penalty even when the underlying tax has already been paid. The charge may continue to grow until the…
Passive Activity Loss Rules for Minnesota Real Estate Investors
Real estate can produce valuable deductions through depreciation, interest, repairs, and operating expenses. Those deductions do not always offset wages,…