Valerie Messner joins CDS

Valerie Messner recently joined CDS as a Staff Accountant in our Morris office. Prior to CDS, she worked in accounting and auditing for one year. Valerie … [Read more...]

New MN Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law Changes

The earned sick and safe time (ESST) law was recently updated to clarify who qualifies for ESST, the rate at which ESST must be paid, ESST application to other … [Read more...]

Tabitha Benson Promoted

Tabitha Benson was recently promoted to Staff Accountant. Tabitha joined CDS in 2021. Prior to CDS, she worked in client service for over seven years. Tabitha … [Read more...]

Jacob Billings joins CDS

Jacob Billings recently joined CDS as a Staff Accountant in our Sartell office, after an internship with the firm. He graduated from St. Cloud State University … [Read more...]

IRS extends relief for inherited IRAs

For the third consecutive year, the IRS has published guidance that offers some relief to taxpayers covered by the “10-year rule” for required minimum … [Read more...]

Retail Delivery Fee

Starting July 1, 2024, there will be a Retail Delivery Fee of $0.50 that applies to certain transactions involving retail delivery in Minnesota. The fee … [Read more...]

Gov. Walz Urges Small Businesses to Apply for Assistance

As Minnesota continues to face record-high winter temperatures, Governor Tim Walz recently announced that Minnesota has unlocked federal funding for small … [Read more...]

What are your options to fund long-term care expenses?

Few things can derail your estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC — such as a nursing … [Read more...]

Common Missing Tax Return Items

Want your tax return filed quickly and without error? Then double-check this list of items that are often overlooked. These missing items often cause delays in … [Read more...]