Rochester Tax Planning
At Smith Schafer’s Rochester office, we work with business owners to create a tax plan so you can achieve your financial goals.
There is a lot at stake when it comes to tax.
Our Rochester office experts can 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.
Our Experience
Smith Schafer was founded in Rochester, MN, in 1971. We have over 50 years of tax expertise, and our experts can help you take advantage of the many tax-saving opportunities available. Our recommendations consider your short-term burdens and long-term goals and are designed to enhance your business profitability.
Business Tax Services:
We provide comprehensive services that guide clients through the tax planning process.
- Business Tax Filing & Compliance
- Tax Planning & Projections
- Tax Credit Analysis & Preparation
- Cost Segregation Studies
- Corporate Structuring & Restructuring
- Choice of Entity Planning
- Estate Planning
- IRS/State Tax Representation
- Merger & Acquisition
- State & Local Tax – Nexus Studies
Our Rochester professionals can provide effective tax strategies, coordinated and executed based on your unique situation.
Business Tax Resources
R&D Tax Credits: Easy & Effective Tax Savings
The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is one of the best opportunities for businesses to reduce their tax liabilities, improve cash flow, and increase earnings-per-share. This tax credit was initially enacted in 1981 to incentivize companies to increase their investment in developing new or improved products or processes.
Minnesota Sales & Use Tax Accelerated – June Payment
Reminder – Taxpayers who have a Sales and Use Tax liability in excess of $250,000 in the state’s prior fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), are required to make an accelerated payment of the expected June sales tax liability.
Tax-free Disaster Relief Payments to Employees
Employers can issue tax-free disaster payments to their employees under Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. The payments are deductible for the employer, but not included in the income of the employee.
