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MINNEAPOLIS, March 20, 2012  - The IRS has intercepted more than 260,000 fraudulent tax returns across the country for 2011, up from almost 49,000 fraudulent tax returns in 2010. The MNCPA recommends these tips for protecting your personal and financial identity.
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 16, 2012 - If you host a home party, receive a gift card from your employer, or inherit a relative’s IRA, you should be aware that these are some of the unexpected events for which the IRS may expect you to claim income.

Business owners: Tax filing is a good time to find 2012 opportunities
MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2012 - Do you plan to hire in 2012, expand your business abroad, or move? These are just some of the business activities that can have a tax impact. Now is a good time to discuss plans for the coming year.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2012 - The MNCPA recently surveyed its CPA members to identify the most creative tax deductions proposed by their clients. Check out this year's list.

The government may still be reviewing your 2009 tax return
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 2, 2012 – In the weeks ahead, expect to receive documents from employers, banks, stockbrokers and others reporting your 2011 income and interest earnings. But did you know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) may not have finished reviewing your 2009 tax return?
MINNEAPOLIS, November 22, 2011 – Family get-togethers during the holidays provide a great opportunity to decide who claims whom on their 2011 federal and state tax returns. And, it’s not just limited to minor children. Avoid surprises and get the full benefit of dependent claims.  

MINNEAPOLIS, November 22, 2011 – Farmers and farm-related businesses can enjoy significant tax savings if they keep good records and take action on new investments before year-end. The MNCPA also reminds people who are new to farming or self-employment to explore the tax opportunities now available to them...
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Year-end tax planning: Two months left for small businesses to act on expiring tax laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2011 – Now more than ever it’s important for small-business owners to do year-end tax planning, reports the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA). Some tax laws will expire on Dec. 31...
 

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2011 – The biggest mistake that Minnesota taxpayers make in preparing their taxes is not doing year-end tax planning, according to a recent survey of CPAs by the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA). Scheduling a year-end meeting is important now...
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 2, 2011 – More than 1,500 CPAs from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas will attend the 57th Annual MNCPA Tax Conference starting Monday, Nov. 14, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The two-day event offers 50 tax-related sessions...
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MNCPA receives community partner award from AccountAbility Minnesota
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 25, 2011 – The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) has received the 2011 Community Partner of the Year award from AccountAbility Minnesota. The award recognized MNCPA’s “strong and long-time support” of AccountAbility Minnesota...
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BLOOMINGTON, MN (Oct. 20, 2011) – The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) recognized 12 members for exceptional service. MNCPA Chair Sara Portner presented the honors at the organization’s Fall Recognition Dinner held Thursday, Oct. 20. 
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Sept. 22, 2011) – The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) Board of Directors today appointed Jeffrey J. White to fill an unexpired term on the board...
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MNCPA hosts largest business finance conference in five-state region
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 6, 2011) – Seven hundred CFOs, controllers and corporate finance professionals from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas will attend the 17th Annual MNCPA Management and Business Advisors Conference starting June 27 at the Minneapolis Convention Center...
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Looking for a career with job opportunities? Consider the CPA profession
MINNEAPOLIS (May 18, 2011) – During May and June, 70,000 high school students will graduate from Minnesota public and private schools...
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MNCPA demystifies “Cloud Computing” at upcoming day-long training
MINNEAPOLIS (May 16, 2011) – In the 1960s the Rolling Stones wailed out to Get Off of My Cloud; today, however it seems everyone is trying to get on the cloud. According to technology research firm Forrester, the global market for services delivered by cloud computing will increase from $41 billion this year to $241 billion by 2020...
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MNCPA announces recipients of $25,000 in scholarships
MINNEAPOLIS (May 9, 2011) – The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants has awarded $25,000 to Minnesota students studying accounting during 2010-2011...
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MNCPA holds meeting with CPA thought leaders
MINNEAPOLIS (May 5, 2011) – The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) will bring together some of the best minds in the 9,400-member organization to discuss critical issues facing the accounting profession...
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MNCPA announces new board members and officers
MINNEAPOLIS (April 25, 2011) The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) members have elected three new board members and re-elected three others...
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Tax filing deadline looms; MNCPA offers last minute tips
MINNEAPOLIS (April 13, 2011) – Less than one week remains to complete and submit tax forms for both the state and federal government. The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants offers these suggestions...
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Taxes finished? MNCPA recommends which documents to keep and pitch
MINNEAPOLIS (April 11, 2011) – You’re done with the taxes for another year. Time to dump the all the receipts and paperwork associated with preparing the return, you think...
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I won’t make the tax filing deadline. Now what?
MINNEAPOLIS (April  6, 2011) – Even though the Emancipation Day holiday observed in Washington, DC postpones the tax filing deadline to April 18, that still may not be enough time for some tax filers. 
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MNCPA announces appointment of new chair
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants has appointed Sara Portner as chair of the MNCPA Board of Directors.
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Want to avoid a tax audit? The MNCPA reports on common tax filing mistakes and red flags
MINNEAPOLIS (March 28, 2011) – With only three weeks remaining until the April 18 tax filing deadline, the race is on to complete state and federal individual income tax forms. Hastily prepared tax forms can result in errors and might even trigger an audit, reports the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. ...
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Federal tax refund coming? MNCPA offers suggestions on what to do with it
MINNEAPOLIS (March 24, 2011) – The Internal Revenue Service reports that 52 million Americans have already received a 2010 federal tax refund averaging $3,070...
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Unemployed during 2010? MNCPA offers tax filing suggestions
MINNEAPOLIS, March 4, 2011 – A year ago at this time, 8.2 percent of Minnesotans were unemployed. Even though thousands of Minnesotans have returned to the workforce, many could experience a new shock as they prepare their 2010 income taxes, reports the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)....
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MNCPA offers six tips for choosing the right tax professional
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 18, 2011 – Taxes seem to get more complicated every year. That’s why it’s important to get the best advice regarding your annual federal and state tax returns. The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) offers these tips when selecting a tax professional.
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MNCPA offers tips for small business owners
MINNEAPOLIS – Feb. 11, 2011 – The nation’s economic downturn has created a new legion of entrepreneurs, many of whom will file business taxes for the first time this year. The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) has these tax tips to help small businesses potentially save more money....
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CPAs share concerns and challenges with state lawmakers
MINNEAPOLIS - Feb. 8, 2011 – Dozens of business advisors from across Minnesota met with state elected leaders today. Hosted by the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA), the day-long event allowed state legislators to learn more about the challenges facing Minnesota businesses and to discuss possible solutions...
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Minnesota CPAs provide guidance to Minnesota lawmakers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Jan. 31, 2011 – As Minnesota legislators face challenges balancing the state's $6.2 billion budget while looking to reduce the 7.1 percent unemployment rate, the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) today strongly encouraged state leaders to shape a long-term vision for the state...
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MNCPA issues 2010 list of strange tax deductions
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Jan. 20, 2011 – The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) surveyed its CPA members about some of the strangest tax deductions that taxpayers have proposed claiming...
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Life changes in 2010: MNCPA highlights the tax opportunities and challenges
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 11, 2011 – It’s less than 100 days and counting until the tax-filing deadline on April 18. For individuals who experienced a major life changes in 2010...
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MNCPA offers last-minute tax tips
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Dec. 29, 2010 – Time is ticking away to act on year-end tax opportunities that can potentially translate into tax savings in 2010... 
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MNCPA Survey Offers Optimism for Greater Minnesota Economy
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 16, 2010 – CPAs and corporate finance leaders in Greater Minnesota anticipate positive revenues for 2010; and are even more bullish about 2011...
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MNCPA Hosts Largest Tax Conference in Upper Midwest
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Nov. 5, 2010) - Fifteen hundred CPAs from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas will attend the 56th Annual MNCPA Tax Conference starting Monday, Nov. 15 at the Minneapolis Convention Center...
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MNCPA honors 21 CPAs for exceptional service
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Oct. 22, 2010) - Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) recognized 21 members for exceptional service... 
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