Thoughts from a Minnesota Tax Expert

We are proud to announce that Matthew J. Wildes, JD, CPA has been selected to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. This marks the third consecutive year (2024–2026) that Matt has received this prestigious recognition for his outstanding work in tax law...

Minneapolis, MN - On July 24, 2023, Minnesota Lawyer presented its prestigious Up & Coming Attorney Award to Matthew Wildes for achievements in the legal field and our community. Up & Coming Attorneys are those who have in their first 10 years of practice...

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR) was enacted to help protect taxpayers from abuses by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and to ensure that taxpayers are treated fairly and with respect in their dealings with the IRS. The TBOR was introduced by the IRS in 2014 as...

The history of the United States tax system is a long and complicated one that has seen significant changes over the years. From the early colonial period to the present day, taxes have played an essential role in funding government operations and shaping the...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has various collection powers that it can use to collect on back taxes owed by taxpayers. These collection powers range from mild to severe, and it’s essential to understand them to know how to deal with the IRS effectively when you...

If you owe a significant amount of tax debt to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is essential to consider seeking assistance from a tax attorney. The thought of owing back taxes can be overwhelming, and the IRS can be intimidating to deal with. However, a tax...

The most common type of IRS audit is the underreporter exam. This is where the IRS compares your tax return to the tax documents submitted to the IRS and it appears that something was not reported on your tax return or misreported on your tax return.   What are...