Taxes

Dayton Pitches Tax, Spending Plans In Duluth

Gov. Mark Dayton went on the road Wednesday to sell his tax and spending proposals in Duluth, meeting a mostly friendly audience but also finding critics for his plan to raise taxes on the wealthy and smokers and his support for expanded background checks for guns.

2013/03/21

Speaker Thissen Talks Temporary Tax

Speaker of the House Paul Thissen talks with Chad about a possible temporary tax on those making $500,000.

2013/03/21

Good Question: Is Getting A Refund The Best Deal?

The IRS anticipates 75 percent of federal filers will get refunds in 2013. The average last year was slightly more than $2,800.

2013/03/20

Dayton Hits Road To Sell Income Tax Hike, K12 Plan

As Gov. Mark Dayton hit the road Wednesday to sell his budget proposal, Senate Democrats offered the framework of a plan that would spend more than the governor recommended for all-day kindergarten programs and would substitute state money for some locally approved education levies.

2013/03/20

Minn. Clears Use Of TurboTax Again After Errors

The Minnesota Department of Revenue says problems have been addressed with electronic tax filing services that caused delayed state tax returns for some people.

2013/03/19

When Using Group Coupons, Taxes May Damper Deals

They are group coupon sites that deliver steep discounts. Millions of users visit web sites like Groupon or Living Social to cash in on daily deals. But when you go to redeem that coupon, you might want to look twice at what you’re paying in taxes.

2013/03/18

Avoid The Most Common Tax Mistakes

Avoid the most common tax mistakes to get a faster refund.

2013/03/18

What To Do With Your Tax Refund

Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.

2013/03/18

Where’s My Refund? IRS Tool Answers That Question

The Internal Revenue Service has a message for taxpayers eager to learn the status of their tax refund: Please don’t check the IRS website every five minutes — once a day is enough.

2013/03/18

Plenty Of Changes For Tax Filers This Year

Experts recommend using some type of guidance to navigate forms and maximize your returns.

2013/03/18

Gov. Dayton Lashes Out At Chamber Of Commerce

Gov. Mark Dayton told hundreds of state business leaders on Wednesday he’s not backing down from a plan to raise taxes on high income Minnesotans.

2013/03/13

Dayton Confronts Minn. Businesses Over Taxes

Gov. Mark Dayton has told Minnesota business leaders to expect his revised budget plan to call for $1.8 billion in new state taxes, largely by raising rates on the highest earners.

2013/03/13

Will Dayton Drop His Clothing Tax Proposal?

Minnesota retailers are hoping Gov. Mark Dayton will reconsider the part of his budget plan that would tax some pieces of clothing.

2013/03/11

Tax Prep: Don’t Miss These Juicy Credits and Deductions

The IRS expects that 75 percent of all 2012 returns will be entitled to a refund, so if you haven’t started preparing your taxes yet, do it: There’s no reason to wait for April 15 to roll around to get that money back from Uncle Sam.

2013/03/11