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Minnesota legislative negotiators have task of raising $2 billion more taxes
By Danielle Killey Ten Minnesota lawmakers must decide exactly how to raise about $2 billion for the state, and they have plenty of work to do before the Legislature adjourns Monday. The joint House ...
Posted on 5/14/13 at 7:40 PM
Making the Case against Receiving a Federal Income Tax Refund
Millions of Americans celebrate receiving an income tax refund each year. Many of these same people live each month under the burden of financial hardship, struggling to make ends meet, often falling ...
Posted on 3/8/13 at 12:43 PM
Ready to file your taxes?
By Jessica Sly Its tax season! Are you ready to file? With three taxforms to choose from 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040 its easy to get confused. Not only are the forms difficultto plow through and under...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 3:31 PM
How to use your tax refund to get ahead this year
For many of us, tax season means money in the bank. Well, at least for a little while...until we spend it, right? If you are anticipating a refund this year, do you have a plan for what you will do wi...
Posted on 2/25/13 at 12:32 PM
Eat the Rich
Are you mad at rich people? Do you respect them? The class warfare debate is as alive as ever, and an article in the New York Timesstirred the coals with this piece. It says that France's new Socialis...
Posted on 8/8/12 at 12:20 PM
Better Business Bureau offers tips for finding tax preparer
Tax season is upon us again and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is encouraging taxpayers to do some legwork before selecting tax preparation help.February 18, 2012
GOP wants to phase out statewide business property tax
A Minnesota Republican tax priority is lowering and eventually eliminating a statewide property tax on businesses, but Democrats say they are funding the tax cut with money from poor, disabled and elderly renters.By Don Davis , February 15, 2012
State report examines tax increment financing trends
Minnesota State Auditor Rebecca Otto has released the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Legislative Report.February 11, 2012
Hundreds of free tax preparation sites now open across Minnesota
This week, more than 250 sites across Minnesota are opening their doors to offer taxpayers free assistance with filing their tax returns.February 02, 2012
Five mistakes people make in choosing a tax preparer
Did you know that you are legally responsible for everything on your tax return, even if another person prepared it for you?January 28, 2012
IRS launches e-file option
The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2012 electronic tax return filing season this week with a reminder to taxpayers that e-file remains the best way to get fast refunds and ensure accurate tax returns.January 21, 2012
IRS reminds taxpayers: time running out to make 2011 tax moves
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that 2011 is quickly nearing an end and it will soon be time to file their tax returns in 2012.December 24, 2011
IRS seeks to return $153 million in undelivered checks to taxpayers
In an annual reminder to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is looking to return $153.3 million in undelivered tax refund checks. In all, 99,123 taxpayers are due refund checks this year that could not be delivered because of mailing address errors.December 03, 2011
Smart tax-planning steps to take now
There is less than a month left in 2011. Have you done all that you need to do to simplify your tax situation and take advantage of the tax breaks available to you?December 03, 2011
Property tax levies for 2012 are proposed to increase by an average of 1.2 percent statewide
Property tax levies are proposed to increase an average of 1.2 percent statewide if proposed local tax levies are adopted by local governments later this year, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.November 23, 2011
Minnesota Department of Revenue investigates sales tax evasion for RVs
The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds Minnesota residents that motor vehicles they purchase, including recreational vehicles, are subject to the state’s 6.5 percent motor vehicle sales tax and the vehicles must be registered in Minnesota. This rule applies regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.November 20, 2011
GOP proposes refunds to balance property tax increases
Minnesotans whose taxes are soaring would get a larger property tax refund under a bill House Republicans will push in next year’s legislative session.By Don Davis , November 14, 2011
Interest rate on unpaid state taxes, overdue refunds stays same for 2012
Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans announced today that in 2012, taxpayers will pay a 3 percent interest rate on delinquent state tax payments. This is the same as 2010 and 2011.November 06, 2011
Lawmaker says property tax change will be fixed next year
A Minnesota House Republican promises that a property tax change that especially hurts rural Minnesota will be repaired next year.By Don Davis , October 19, 2011
Property taxes are due today
Douglas County Auditor-Treasurer Char Rosenow has issued a reminder to property owners that second half real estate tax payments are due by today, Monday, October 17.By Staff Report , October 17, 2011
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