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...]

Do your salespeople come by their commissions honestly?

Preventing financial losses from occupational fraud requires your company to remain vigilant. In a nutshell: Trust employees, but routinely verify they aren’t … [Read more...]

Should we ban romantic relationships in our workplace?

You’re certainly welcome to try, but the heart wants what it wants. Bans of this sort are difficult to enforce and can make employees feel like you’re … [Read more...]

Many Business Tax Limits Have Increased in 2025

A variety of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually based on inflation. Many have increased for 2025, but with inflation cooling, the … [Read more...]

Mike Sagedahl joins CDS

Mike Sagedahl returns to CDS as a Tax Accountant in our Willmar office. He joined CDS in 2021 as a Tax Accountant. Prior to CDS he worked as a marketing manager … [Read more...]

What should we include in an attendance policy?

Generally, an attendance policy should outline your attendance expectations, the procedures your employees should follow if they’re going to be late or absent, … [Read more...]

Taming the tax tangle if you’re retiring soon

Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a long career. Yet the transition may bring a … [Read more...]

What is progressive discipline?

HR Question of the Week Progressive discipline is a process for addressing performance or behavioral issues with corrective action. Instead of immediately … [Read more...]

Denise Lewison joins CDS

Denise Lewison recently joined CDS as a part-time Tax Accountant. She brings 13 years of ag-related accounting experience to CDS. Denise graduated from … [Read more...]

Do you have questions about taking IRA withdrawals?

Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) — from your traditional IRA, SIMPLE IRA … [Read more...]