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How To Respond To An IRS Notice Of Deficiency
An IRS notice of deficiency is a formal letter stating that the agency believes you owe additional federal income tax, penalties, and possibly interest. It is…
Uncollected Payroll Taxes: Risks for Business Partners and Officers
Payroll taxes create a special level of risk for business owners and managers. Amounts withheld from employees’ wages for federal income tax, Social Security,…
Minnesota State Tax Court: When to File a Petition
A dispute with the Minnesota Department of Revenue can move quickly once the agency issues a formal order. Whether the matter involves individual income tax,…
Can the IRS Seize Your Home in Minnesota?
An unpaid federal tax bill can place serious pressure on a Minnesota homeowner. The IRS may file a federal tax lien, send collection notices, levy bank…
Tax Debt Pitfalls for Minneapolis Self-Employed Professionals
Self-employed professionals in Minneapolis often have more control over their schedules and revenue than traditional employees, but that flexibility comes with…
IRS Installment Agreements: How To Negotiate A Manageable Payment Plan
An IRS installment agreement can give taxpayers time to resolve federal tax debt without paying the full balance immediately. The arrangement converts an…
Minnesota Estate Tax Responsibilities For Executors
Serving as an executor in Minnesota involves more than collecting assets and distributing property. You may need to identify taxable transfers, obtain…
When the IRS levies your bank account: immediate steps to take
A bank account levy can turn an ordinary tax dispute into an immediate cash-flow crisis. The IRS may instruct your bank to freeze funds in an account and send…
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…