Minneapolis Tax Planning
Tax planning is a vital component of a successful business. At Smith Schafer’s Minneapolis office, we work with business owners to create a financially-sound tax plan so you can achieve your financial goals.
Create a strategy. Gain value beyond the next tax return.
A tax plan should be a component of your overall financial goals. It lays out financial decisions, how to reduce taxes liability and increase income. Understanding new tax laws, deductions and credits are all important aspects of a tax plan.
Tax planning is a year-round process and a separate service from tax preparation. It is something a lot of business owners do not take advantage of, but we recommend because it may help minimize tax liability on next year’s tax return by planning ahead. It may mean meeting with your CPA on a quarterly basis, but generally the tax benefit is worth it.
Our Experience
We opened our first Twin Cities location in the 1980s. We have over 45 years of experience helping businesses, in numerous industries, effectively tax plan. Our Minneapolis office professionals will work closely with you to evaluate your situation and recommend the best approach to lower tax liability, maximize savings from allowable deductions and take advantage of available tax credits so you can focus on growing your business.
Business Tax Services:
- Tax Minimization
- Tax Projections & Estimated Tax Payments
- Tax Credit Analysis & Preparation
- Year-end Planning
- Merger & Acquisitions
- Cost Segregation Studies
- Cash Flow Planning
- Succession Planning
- Retirement Planning Gifting
- Corporate Structuring & Restructuring
Business Tax Resources
Updated Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, allows for a payroll tax deferral of the employer share of Social Security tax that would otherwise be due from March 27 until December 31, 2020. Initially, this deferral was not available to those businesses taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans.
Payroll Tax Credits & PPP Loan Guidance
In the last three weeks, two major pieces of stimulus legislation have been signed into law. Both acts provide opportunities for small businesses, but also require additional tracking for proper reporting.
Federal and Minnesota Tax Deadlines Extended
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced on Friday, March 20th that the federal tax deadline will be extended until July 15th, 2020 and Minnesota Governor Walz announced that the State of Minnesota will follow suit with income tax filings and income tax payments due July 15th.