IRS Warning: Significant Increase in Text Scams
The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of a recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and financial information. So far in [...]
Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is looking to encourage any members of the state’s military service members to claim the refundable tax credit created in [...]
Frontline Worker Pay Eligibility and Application
To thank those Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, Gov. Tim Walz signed Frontline Worker Payments into law April 29, [...]
IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate
In recognition of the increased cost of gasoline, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made a change to the standard mileage rate. The rate change [...]
Does the Error by the MN Department of Revenue Affect Your Tax Filings?
The MN Department of Revenue discovered an error in the instructions for tax years 2019 and 2020 that they are now attempting to correct. With [...]
Breaking Down the “Billionaire Minimum Income Tax”
This week, President Biden released information about his plan to introduce new legislation that would target the wealthiest individuals and families in the US. The [...]
TAX UPDATE: MN Pass-Through Entity Tax
Overview On July 1st, 2021, MN passed a new, elective, pass-through entity (PTE) tax effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2020. This law [...]
The Enhanced Child Tax Credit – what you need to know
The Enhanced Child Tax Credit - what you need to know Included as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was an enhanced child tax credit provision that increased the child tax credit from $2,000 to $3,000 with an additional $600 for kids under the age of 6 ($3,600/year for kids under 6). This credit is a fully refundable credit, meaning you can receive the full amount even if it exceeds your tax withholdings.
Watch your mail — is it from the IRS?
Watch your mail -- is it from the IRS? Have You Received a Letter or Notice From the IRS? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a statement in the ongoing series of COVID tax tips related to how you should handle any IRS correspondence that you receive.
