Planning for the future: 5 business succession options and their tax implications

When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders or owners. … [Read more...]

Riding the tax break train: Maximizing employee transportation fringe benefits

There are some nice tax breaks for transportation-related employee fringe benefits. If your employer offers these tax-favored fringes, you should probably take … [Read more...]

Savings bonds and taxes: What you need to know

When considering the advantages of U.S. Treasury savings bonds, you may appreciate their relative safety, simplicity and government backing. However, like all … [Read more...]

Ways to manage the limit on the business interest expense deduction

Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction for most business-related interest expense. The TCJA … [Read more...]

Are we permitted to ask applicants about their immigration status?

No, you shouldn’t ask applicants about their immigration status—for example, whether they are a citizen, naturalized citizen, lawful permanent resident, or … [Read more...]

Can I itemize deductions on my tax return?

You may wonder if you can claim itemized deductions on your tax return. Perhaps you made charitable contributions and were told in the past they couldn’t be … [Read more...]

Questions about taxes and tips? Here are some answers for employers

Businesses in certain industries employ service workers who receive tips as a large part of their compensation. These businesses include restaurants, hotels and … [Read more...]

Do you have an excess business loss?

If an individual taxpayer has substantial business losses, unfavorable federal income tax rules can potentially come into play. Here’s what you need to know as … [Read more...]

Claiming the Renter’s Credit on Your Income Tax Return

When you file your 2024 taxes, if you are a renter, you can claim the Renter's Credit as part of your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return (Form M1). You will … [Read more...]