In recent years, merger and acquisition activity has been strong in many industries. If your business is considering merging with or acquiring another business, it’s important to understand how the transaction will be taxed under current law....

Let’s say you decide to, or are asked to, guarantee a loan to your corporation. Before agreeing to act as a guarantor, endorser or indemnitor of a debt obligation of your closely held corporation, be aware of the possible tax implications. If your corporation defaults on t...

Construction companies can leverage loans, lines of credit and other such products to help ensure positive cash flow, build creditworthiness and fuel business growth. But the options can seem limitless and overwhelming. Here are seven questions to discuss with your leadershi...

Every business owner should have an exit strategy that helps recoup the maximum amount for his or her investment. If you’re considering selling your manufacturing company to a third party, understanding the tax implications can help you plan for and, in some cases, reduce ...

Starting from October 1, 2023, there will be some changes to sales tax regulations in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Legislators recently passed a law that increases the local sales and use tax rates for seven key metro counties....

The IRS granted an administrative transition period via Notice 2023-62 that extends until 2026 the new requirement per the SECURE Act 2.0 that any catch-up contributions made by higher income participants in 401(k) and similar retirement plans must be designated as after-ta...

Roth Conversions attract a lot of conversation in the personal tax and wealth management realm.  Here are some common overall goals of a Roth Conversion and some general scenarios where the strategy may be particularly appropriate.  ...

Minnesota has introduced a one-time tax rebate payment, ranging up to $1,300. These payments are set to be disbursed from this week through September, and we are here to provide you with a concise overview of the eligibility criteria and distribution details....

The Minnesota legislature retroactively passed legislation that provides a refund if your property taxes increased by 6%. This provision has historically been in place at a 12% level. This is a one-time deal – only for property taxes payable in 2023 (which is reported on...

By scheduling annual financial statement audits, you can demonstrate your organization’s financial fitness to donors and other stakeholders. Plus, state governments and other grant makers may mandate them. But don’t assume that auditors will simply swoop in and take care...

We wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news regarding our company's growth and strategic initiatives. In our ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and provide you with even better service, we will be consolidating our offices. As a result, we will be c...

Although conflict-of-interest policies are essential for all not-for-profits, private foundations must be particularly careful about adhering to them. In general, stricter rules apply to foundations. For example, you might assume that transactions with insiders are acceptabl...