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06/10/2026

More than half of U.S. states have signed up to participate in the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, which could provide tax benefits for eligible contributions supporting K-12 scholarships.

Learn more about the program and whether your state is participating by reading the IRS announcement below:

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IR-2026-76, June 8, 2026 — The IRS announced that 27 states have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, which enables eligible taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit for qualified contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) providing scholarshi...

06/02/2026

😳 Were you shocked that you had to pay in to the IRS this year?

Now is a great time to check your tax withholding so there are fewer surprises next tax season. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator is a simple tool that can help you determine if you should adjust your withholdings.

Find tax withholding information for employees, employers and foreign persons. The withholding calculator can help you figure the right amount of withholdings.

06/01/2026

Taxpayers can now view and submit their Trump Account elections directly through their IRS Individual Online Account.

This new option makes it easier to access your information and manage your election online without extra paperwork.

If you’re wondering whether this applies to you or have questions about your IRS account, we’re happy to help point you in the right direction!

Learn more here:

IR-2026-68, May 28, 2026 — The IRS today announced new features in IRS Individual Accounts that allow taxpayers to view and submit Trump Account elections, making it easier to invest in these tax-advantaged accounts.

05/28/2026

Wondering where your Minnesota income tax or homestead credit refund is? Use the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool to check the status of your refund and see when it was sent.

Find out where your income tax or homestead credit refund is in our process, or when we sent it to you using the Where's My Refund? system. https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/wheres-my-refund

05/22/2026

📬 Did you move after filing your tax return? Make sure to update your address with the Minnesota Department of Revenue right away!

05/19/2026

Waiting on your tax refund? The IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool is the fastest way to check your refund status and estimated timing.

To check your refund, you will need:
✔️ Social Security Number or ITIN
✔️ Filing Status
✔️ Exact Refund Amount

Learn more here 👇

If you filed a federal income tax return and are expecting a refund from the IRS, you may want to find out the status of the refund or at least get an idea of when you might receive it.

05/14/2026

Small business owners — the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service shared helpful reminders on business tax responsibilities, recordkeeping, and filing requirements.

Worth the quick read! 👇
https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/small-business-tax-highlights/2026/05/

Need help with bookkeeping, payroll, or tax filings? Contact our office anytime!

The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. There are four general types of business taxes

04/20/2026

Are you confident your sales and use tax is being filed correctly? 🤔

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is offering helpful webinars in April and May to keep you on track and informed!

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/cAmF50YBQOT

But if you’d rather save the time (and avoid the stress), we’ve got you covered.

Whether you need help filing, catching up, or just want it handled for you—contact us today. We make sales and use tax simple so you can focus on running your business.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is offering the following webinars in April and May! Visit https://ow.ly/cAmF50YBQOT to register today!

04/09/2026

First quarter estimated taxes are due April 15. For quick service, you can pay online, over the phone or on the IRS2Go app. When you use your Online Account, you can also see your payment history and other tax records.

Make your payment today at www.irs.gov/estimatedtaxes.

Who must pay estimated taxes, how much to pay and when to pay them.

01/29/2026

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