Local tax bills could climb 4.7 percent statewide
Minnesota’s local governments have proposed property tax levies that are 1.2 percent higher than last year, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
View ArticleAt Minnesota Department of Revenue, numbers without politics
In his seven years as research director at the Minnesota Department of Revenue, Paul Wilson has scrupulously walked a middle path when presenting the data that legislators rely on to decide whether to...
View ArticleState of Minnesota offers a safer, faster way to pay tax online
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has signed up a new online partner in an effort to make it easier for individuals and businesses to pay their taxes online.
View ArticleEden Prairie complex sells for $41.5 million
A Chicago-based real estate group has purchased an Eden Prairie apartment complex for $41.5 million, nearly $5 million more than its 2007 sale price.
View ArticleSales tax hike among options for Minnesota transit money
Officials searching for billions of dollars in new revenue to cover transit costs over the next two decades are looking to sales taxes as one way of getting where they want to go.
View ArticleBanks, credit unions wary of sales tax plan
Gov. Mark Dayton’s major sales tax initiative aims to add equity and resources to Minnesota’s treasury, but it hasn’t won many friends among banks and credit unions that would end up paying sales tax...
View ArticleSome Minn. businesses get extra time to pay taxes
The late-arriving spring weather has given some Minnesota resorts and other seasonal businesses more breathing room on their property taxes.
View ArticleTax preparer charged with failing to file his own
A tax preparer who has completed hundreds of returns over the years, is charged in Aitkin County with failing to file his own tax returns.
View ArticleNew Minnesota sales taxes will kick in July 1
The Minnesota Department of Revenue published guidance Thursday on an array of sales tax changes the Legislature adopted last month.
View ArticleRevenue department fleshes out details of tax changes
In the weeks since the 2013 Legislative session ended, the revenue department has been issuing a series of fact sheets explaining upcoming tax code changes.
View ArticleTax issues could make special session agenda
During a speech at Farmfest, Gov. Mark Dayton indicated that repealing a controversial tax on farm equipment repairs that went into effect July 1 should be on the agenda for the special legislative...
View ArticleTax on floor stocks of cigs raises $26.5M for Vikings stadium
A one-time source of revenue is providing a $26.5-million financial backstop for the state in paying its portion of the cost of a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings NFL team.
View ArticleLevy limit error found in omnibus tax bill
Some local officials say an apparent mistake in the way the limit on property tax levy increases was drafted could significantly affect how the limit applies to their budgets.
View ArticleState move to online CRVs ahead of schedule
Though the state still receives most of its certificates of real estate value on paper, the momentum may be shifting in favor of online forms.
View ArticleVikings stadium architect: Suite stuff influences design
While the new $975 million Minnesota Vikings stadium is designed to create a better experience for all purple-clad football fans, most of the stadium’s revenue will come from the big spenders in the...
View ArticleMinnesota sales tax ruling stands; up to $17M on line
The Minnesota Department of Revenue said Tuesday it won't appeal a court loss in a long-running sales tax dispute.
View ArticleIron Range fiscal disparities study doesn’t quiet debate
A new report details how an Iron Range revenue sharing program increases the tax burden on businesses and make their tax bills more volatile.
View ArticleSenate tax bill sets up showdown
The Senate Taxes Committee passed its second tax-relief package of 2014, but the bill differs significantly from a House counterpart that passed last week.
View ArticleJob Creation Fund awards $4.2M in first months
Minnesota’s $24 million Job Creation Fund has received more than one application a week on average since the program launched Jan. 1.
View ArticleCig tax spat smolders between state, Leech Lake tribe
Minnesota Department of Revenue officials halted tax sharing over alleged contraband cigarette cartons.
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