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Trust fund recovery penalty and your personal assets
A business owner can believe that tax liabilities belong solely to the company, only to discover that the IRS is pursuing personal assets. The Trust Fund…
Filing a Minnesota Tax Appeal From Notice to Hearing
Receiving a Minnesota tax notice can be unsettling, especially when it alleges unpaid tax, disallows deductions, imposes penalties, or assigns personal…
What to Expect During a Minnesota Sales Tax Audit
A Minnesota sales tax audit examines whether a business collected, reported, and paid the correct amount of tax. The Minnesota Department of Revenue may review…
Sales And Use Tax Compliance For Minnesota Retailers And Contractors
Minnesota retailers and contractors must make several separate judgments before a sale or project is completed: whether an item or service is taxable, which…
Protecting Yourself From an Ex-Spouse’s Minnesota Tax Debt
A joint tax return can create a joint liability, even when one spouse handled the finances, prepared the return, or concealed income from the other. After a…
IRS audits of small businesses in Minnesota: a step-by-step guide
An IRS audit can feel disruptive for a Minnesota business owner, especially when tax records are spread across bank accounts, payroll systems, accounting…
How an Offer in Compromise Can Reduce Minnesota Tax Debt
A large state or federal tax balance can feel impossible to pay, especially when interest, penalties, and collection activity continue to increase the amount…
What to do when the IRS demands payment for back taxes
An IRS demand for back taxes can arrive as a notice, a collection letter, or a final warning that the government may levy wages, bank accounts, or other…