In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Overstock.com, Inc., and Newegg, Inc. that states can require out-of-state sellers and so-called "marketplace facilitators" to collect sales tax on their behalf. Previously, the rule had been that...

If you own a company with interests abroad, you may have wondered if you can take advantage of the lower corporate tax rates some countries have adopted. After all, they've often changed their policies and tax rates in order to garner international investment.In the...

Now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is fully in effect, let's take a look at some common tax problems you may be facing as a contractor or "gig economy" worker.  Failure to pay quarterly estimated taxesGenerally, people who are self-employed or work as contractors...

When the government accuses you of a crime, sometimes it seizes any and all property it believes is tied to that crime. This process is called "civil asset forfeiture." When money and assets are seized, it becomes the taxpayer's burden to prove that they were not...

Minnesota officials charged a former co-op manager of using business funds to bankroll personal expenses. The government has accused the manager of using his position within the business to gain loans from banks to pay for elaborate hunting trips, real estate...

Tax fraud may seem like a crime committed in other parts of the country, a crime the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigates in New York or California. Allegations are present throughout the country, even here in Minnesota.IRS accuses local man of tax fraud scheme...

Tax season has come to an end and most of us have either filed our tax returns or gotten an extension. But what happens if we do not file our income tax returns? A recent case involving a local Minnesota man provides an example.Who must file income tax returns to the...

Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman and dozens of others have received negative publicity for their alleged roles in a college admission scandal. The scandal involved a relatively large payment in exchange for admission to well-known universities. Yale and USC are among...

Tax season is upon us. While going through your tax filings you may wonder when you need additional help. In some cases, an accountant is sufficient. In others, you may benefit from the counsel of an attorney.Examples of situations that warrant contacting a tax...

Fraud against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can come with serious penalties. A couple of recent cases provide examples:Case #1: Married couple faces serious prison time for tax fraud, money laundering A married couple was recently convicted for filing fraudulent...