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July 12, 2023
How to Update Your Tax Information for Fall Tax Rebates

The Minnesota Department of Revenue has launched an online portal for taxpayers who need to update their address or bank information in order to receive a rebate check this fall....

May 31, 2023
2023 Minnesota Tax Bill Signed into Law

Gov. Tim Walz signed the 2023 Minnesota tax bill into law on May 24th. The bill includes full Social Security state income exemption for those earning less than $100,000 annually (married/joint) or $78,000 (single/head of household), phasing out at $118,000 for single filers...

March 24, 2023
2023 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all...

February 14, 2023
Minnesota Long-Term Care Legislation

We wanted to bring your attention to a long-term care topic working its way through the Minnesota legislature. It mimics current legislation in place in the state of Washington and in serious consideration in California, New York and Pennsylvania. States, which end up beari...

February 1, 2023
Many Tax Limits Affecting Businesses Have Increased for 2023

An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually, and due to high inflation, many have increased more than usual for 2023. Here are some that may be important to you and your business....

September 27, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Your Taxes

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law on August 16, 2022.  Here are the significant provisions:...

September 27, 2022
Student Loan Forgiveness

President Joe Biden announced on Aug. 24 that most federal student loan borrowers will be eligible for some forgiveness.  The forgiveness would be up to $10,000 if you didn’t receive a Pell Grant, and up to $20,000 if you did. The Whitehouse fact sheet states if all el...

February 23, 2022
Tax Organizer Tips

Tax Day for individual tax filers is typically April 15th each year unless the day falls on a holiday or weekend. The IRS extended the filing season in 2020 and last year because of COVID-19. But that is not the case for tax returns filed in 2022. For this year, the deadli...

February 23, 2022
Tax Filing Due Dates

Just a reminder that the traditional tax filing due dates listed below are not being adjusted this year by the government. Due to ever changing tax laws, related tax forms and software updates, coupled with the unknown of whether or not various states will conform with the F...

November 11, 2021
Are You Liable for “Nanny Taxes”?

If you employ household workers — which may include nannies, babysitters, housekeepers, cooks, gardeners, health care workers and other employees — it’s important to understand your tax obligations, commonly referred to as “nanny taxes.” ...

November 11, 2021
Five Tax Planning Tips for Retirees

There’s a common misconception that, after retirement, tax bills shrink, tax returns become simpler and tax planning is a thing of the past. That may be true for some, but many people find that the combination of Social Security, pensions and withdrawals from retirement ac...

July 15, 2021
IRS Struggles

It’s never been a particularly pleasant experience dealing with the IRS, but the IRS is struggling mightily right now in a way they have never struggled before. Their service is at an all-time low and there is no end in sight. They have millions of unopened pieces of mai...