School board members recently voted to approve a preliminary levy of $12,495,785 million for school district taxes due in 2017. This would make for a 4.74 percent increase over last […]
The Season of Giving
Tis the season of giving! December is often considered the month of giving and fuels the ideal of generosity. Now I’ve met many generous people in my lifetime. Being generous […]
TIF District, Not City, Would Lose if St. Michael Theater Became Tax Exempt
So what, exactly would happen to the City of St. Michael’s bottom line should the former Cinemagic Theater site become a, presumably, tax-exempt church such as Riverside? That question has […]
Your Hobby or Your Business?
We all have our interests/hobbies, and some people are able to produce a little income from some of these activities. Some examples include doing odd jobs, selling things you make, […]
Taxes and Lawyers
Visiting the lawyer has a negative stigma in the American culture, but many trips are simply for legal advice. If you find yourself paying attorney fees, keep in mind that […]
A Breakdown of Minnesota’s New Tax Relief Package
After getting a verbal beat down from Gov. Mark Dayton earlier in the session, the Minnesota State Legislature overwhelmingly passed nearly $500 million (depending on who you ask) tax relief […]