We are continuing our discussion of a tax case recently decided by the Minnesota Supreme Court. While the taxpayers lived in Florida, they maintained a house in Minnetonka. In August 2007, they moved here permanently. When they filed their tax return with the state,...
The State of Minnesota requires your presence …
A recent decision from the Minnesota Supreme Court illustrates a few important aspects of tax law. First, the statutes can be ambiguous. Second, the Department of Revenue's attempts to clarify a statute may not reflect legislative intent. Third, sometimes, a court can...
What the State Department giveth, the IRS may taketh away p2
Did you know that your passport can be revoked if you owe more than $2,500 in unpaid child support? It seems odd, if only because the state of Minnesota tracks child support debt and the Department of State issues passports. Nevertheless, the state assembles a list of...
What the State Department giveth, the IRS may taketh away
There is now an additional risk for taxpayers who fall seriously behind on their federal tax obligations. Under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act signed into law in December 2015, the U.S. Department of State will neither issue a passport nor renew a...
You may think it’s a deduction, but the government thinks otherwise
As you gather your records for your annual tax return, you may be wondering if some of your major purchases or even big-ticket daily expenses are deductible. Before you consult with your own tax attorney, you might want to consult the Minnesota Society of Certified...