Tax Planning
For Big Savings

Would You Like to Shrink Your Yearly Tax Burden?

Our Proprietary Plan Will Minimize Your IRS Liability.

Our tax professionals focus on mastering the nuances of tax law, complex tax codes and staying up-to-date on changes that will affect your tax returns throughout the year.

We do this because we know that planning is the key to valuable tax savings and we want to help you plan for greater income by implementing tax savings strategies throughout the year that will benefit you all year long.

Our clients pay the least amount of taxes allowable by law because we help them look for ways to minimize their tax burden.

Let us help you with your tax planning, too!

Did you know, for instance, that you can…

  • move your income into lower tax brackets by splitting income among family members or legal entities.
  • shift income and/or expenses to different years in order to best take advantage of lower rates.
  • defer tax liability through some types of investment options.
  • avoid tax liability through some types of investment options, both on the federal and state level.
  • increase your tax deductions by purchasing things that you enjoy.

These, and other Tax Saving Strategies will help you:

  • benefit from the growth and savings of your own assets by keeping them out of the government’s hands.
  • reduce taxes on investments so that you can grow your money quicker.
  • keep more of what you make by reducing your taxed income.
  • defer income in order to keep your money now and pay your taxes later.
  • understand estate taxes and planning so that your family gets to keep more of what you make.
  • give money while reducing taxes to maximize your giving potential.
  • plan for retirement in ways that best benefit you rather than the IRS.

When you become our client, you are paying for a tax planning service that will pay you back. Most of our clients experience tax burden relief, as well as time saved and peace of mind. Our fees are often paid back through the reduced tax liability you will enjoy as part of our planning and legitimate tax savings strategies.

Ready to come in for an appointment?

Our schedule is very full…but if you call us at (952) 445-8753 or email us we’ll give you two options for coming in right away! We will NOT make dealing with a tax professional as painful as it’s been in the past!

Can I Use My RMD To Fund A 529 College Savings Plan For My Shakopee, MN Grandchildren?

 Quick Answer: Yes, you can use your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to fund a 529 college savings plan, but you can’t execute a direct, tax-free rollover between the accounts. Instead, you have to first withdraw your annual distribution as ordinary...

Should I Do A Roth Conversion Before Year-End? When Shakopee, MN Taxpayers Should Skip It

 Quick Answer: You should only do a Roth conversion if your current marginal tax bracket is lower than your projected retirement rate and you can pay the full tax liability with outside, non-retirement cash. If the extra income pushes you into a higher tax...

How To Donate Appreciated Stock to Avoid Capital Gains Tax For Shakopee, MN Investors

Quick Answer: Donating your long-term appreciated stock to a qualified charity removes federal and state capital gains taxes and secures an itemized tax deduction for the full fair market value of the shares. To preserve these tax benefits, execute an in-kind DTC...

Do HSA Funds Expire at the End of the Year? Answers from a Shakopee, MN Tax Pro

 Quick Answer: Health Savings Account (HSA) funds never expire at the end of the year, so there's no use-it-or-lose-it deadline to beat. Your entire balance rolls over automatically on January 1 because you own the custodial account outright.Key...

What Taxes Do You Pay in Retirement That Most Shakopee, MN Retirees Overlook?

 Quick Answer: The most frequently overlooked retirement tax traps are taxable Social Security benefits, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, and forced Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) tax pileups. These hidden costs occur when mandatory RMDs and uncoordinated...

Last Minute Tips for Shakopee, MN Taxpayers to File By Extended Tax Day

 Quick Answer: To meet the October 15 deadline, pull missing tax records directly from your IRS Online Account and verify your identity using your prior-year AGI or IP PIN. Submitting your e-file before midnight locks in your official timestamp and stops...

How Much Do Independent Contractors Pay In Taxes? Menden Accounting & Tax Service’s Tax Strategies for 1099 Contractors

 Quick Answer: How much do independent contractors pay in taxes? Independent contractors typically pay between 25% and 35% of their net profit in total taxes, covering federal and state income brackets alongside the mandatory 15.3% self-employment tax. Because...

What are the IRS Down Payment Gift Rules For a House for Shakopee, MN Parents?

  Quick Answer: The IRS classifies a down payment for a house as a non-taxable personal gift, which places all reporting obligations on the giver, exempting the homebuyer from paying income tax. Under federal tax law, transferring funds above annual threshold...

What Order to Withdraw Retirement Funds For Shakopee, MN Retirees

  Quick Answer: The baseline withdrawal order moves from taxable brokerage accounts to pre-tax IRAs/401(k)s, finishing with tax-free Roth accounts. However, an optimal strategy dynamically coordinates all income sources (wages ending, Social Security, Medicare...

What’s the Best Time for Shakopee, MN Retirees To Execute Retirement Planning Tax Strategies?

Quick Answer: Retirees should execute retirement planning tax strategies during their gap years, which are the temporary low-income window after you stop full-time work but before Social Security benefits and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) begin. This quiet...