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
Tariffs & How They Will Impact Your Construction Business
In recent years, governments have used tariffs as a form of protectionism. In 2018, the United States government began imposing tariffs on steel, aluminum and lumber from a number of countries.
Does the Employee Retention Credit Apply to your Firm?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), introduced with the CARES Act, is a way for professional service firms to recoup wages paid to employees. Does your firm qualify?
Minnesota Legislature Passes Federal Conformity Bill
In their special session ending on June 30, 2021, the Minnesota legislature passed a federal tax conformity bill. Highlights of the bill are summarized here.
