Minneapolis Tax Compliance

With the speed of change in the tax and accounting laws in Minnesota, it may be difficult for business owners to stay on top of changes both to the laws and their applications in tax filing. Smith Schafer’s Minneapolis team will work closely with you to evaluate your situation and recommend the best approach to tax compliance.

Your Source for Tax Compliance Services

Our Minneapolis tax 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 capabilities are tailored to the specific needs of each client, drawn from specialized services that include: use the same as here

Minneapolis Tax Compliance Services:

Corporate Tax Preparation

S-Corp Tax Preparation

Partnerships & LLCS

Estate & Gift Tax Returns

Sales & Use Tax Reporting

State & Local Tax

IRS/State Tax Representation

Our Experience

We opened a Maplewood location in the 1980s. In 2007, an acquisition led to the opening of an Edina office location. We combined our Edina and Maplewood offices in October 2016. Our Minneapolis CPA office is located in the Valley Square Corporate Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our firm has 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.

Our Minneapolis CPA team can provide effective tax strategies, coordinated and executed based on your unique situation.

Business Tax Resources

Key Takeaways of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the bill knowns as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This legislation has significant tax consequences, many of which are effective for 2025. Key takeaways from the bill include: Extending and/or making...

Essential 2025 Tax Deadlines Every Minnesota Business Should Know

Once more, the season has arrived for businesses to strategize and organize their tax filing and payment strategies.

Updated: BOI suspended (again)

On December 26, 2024, a Fifth Circuit panel reinstated a nationwide injunction blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), just three days after they lifted the injunction originally imposed by a Texas district court. As a result, the...

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Why Clients Choose Us

“We have worked with Smith Schafer for over 45 years. They have been great to work with, from wonderful administrative support, tax staff, and CPAs. They have supported us for years with our financials and mergers/acquisitions. Always there to help!”

- Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapels

“Our service is always exceptional and never have to second guess the answers.”

- EnergyPrint, Inc.

“Smith Schafer has provided second to none service and value to my business and personal accounts for over 30 years. Their expertise and knowledge are unmatched by any other accounting firm I have encountered over all these years.”

“The relationship we have built over the years with the staff at Smith Schafer & Associates is one that can never be replaced. They are quick with helping us figure anything out, always willing to pick up the phone and walk us through any problem we are having. Also they are just all so friendly and kind!”

“I have worked with Jason Boynton for several years. He has consistently provided exceptional service and advice always delivered in a timely, pleasant manner.”

“Smith Schafer always makes everything go smoothly. They were recommended to us by our community bank. We have been using their services for many years for our small business and personal taxes. We always feel well taken care of and that we are receiving the best advice, direction, information and tax preparation."

- The Dog Perk Corporation

“Smith Schafer always provides great information for our business. They are thorough with our accounting and financial planning. We have leaned heavily on them with an interpretation of the PPP Loan and COVID-19 planning. They have been instrumental in our success and are always very knowledgeable and quick to respond to any of our questions."

“The relationship we have built over the years with the staff at Smith Schafer is one that can never be replaced. They are quick with helping us figure anything out, always willing to pick up the phone and walk us through any problem we are having. Also they are just all so friendly and kind!"

“We love our CPA team at Smith Schafer. They have helped us navigate many personal and business decisions."

“Smith Schafer is very dedicated to their clients and always has their best interests in mind. They are very knowledgeable and thinking ahead to what the clients may be needing in the future. We would highly recommend Smith Schafer to our family and friends."

"Always fast, great service and questions answered. Love the people I work with at Smith Schafer. We've been there so long, it's like working with family."

- MotoProz, Inc.

"Smith Schafer is always responsive and in the know about what is important for me and my business. The team is responsive and professional with all my interactions. Very customer-focused."

- Custom Communication

"The people at Smith Schafer always take great care of me. They are so knowledgeable and provide great advice and support."

- Sound and Media Solutions, Inc.