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Sales Tax Nexus for Minnesota E-Commerce Fulfilment Operations
When Australian online retailers begin shipping to American customers, the United States tax system often comes as a rude shock. Unlike the ATO's single…
Filing a protective claim for refund on Minnesota state taxes
For Australian business owners and individuals with ties to the Upper Midwest, the United States tax system can feel a long way from the familiar rhythm of the…
Minnesota tax treatment of deferred compensation for small businesses
Deferred compensation can help a Minnesota small business recruit and retain senior employees, reward an owner-manager, or spread compensation over several tax…
How Minnesota Businesses Should Respond to an IRS Summons
Getting a letter from the Internal Revenue Service demanding business records is enough to rattle anyone, even seasoned operators who routinely deal with the…
How to calculate Minnesota sales tax on mixed-use property purchases
A mixed-use property in Minnesota combines residential, commercial, and sometimes agricultural uses under one parcel. Each portion is taxed separately, so a…
IRS penalty abatement after bad professional tax advice in Minnesota
Tax deadlines feel far away until a notice arrives from the IRS or the Minnesota Department of Revenue, and by then the damage to cash flow can already be…
Minnesota State Tax Audit Triggers for High-Income Professionals
High-income earners in Minnesota—from surgeons in Edina to technology executives in Wayzata and partners at downtown Minneapolis law firms—face a state revenue…
Navigating IRS Audits of Minnesota S-Corporation Shareholder Expenses
When the Internal Revenue Service opens an examination into the expenses claimed by a shareholder of a Minnesota S-corporation, the experience can feel…
Filing Separately When Tax Debt Threatens A Minnesota Marriage
When one spouse accumulates back taxes, the IRS collection machine can quickly pull an otherwise stable household into financial chaos. The pressure often…
IRS Offers in Compromise for Minnesota Taxpayers With Multiple Years Owed
Tax debt spanning several years can feel impossible to untangle, especially when federal and Minnesota liabilities overlap. An IRS Offer in Compromise may…