Other Taxes and Tax Issues
Our investigations into other state and local taxes as well as important
tax-related issues such as tax reform, tax expenditures, and tax
incidence. For background understanding on what constitutes sound tax policy, please see our educational primer "Taxing
Decisions Matter: A Citizens Guide to Good Tax Policy".
Guest contributors Chris Martin and Emily Miller of Grant Thornton1 argue that Minnesota should join the majority of other states in implementing a private letter ruling program to improve transparency and guidance in the application of Minnesota tax law.
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Our 2016 tax panel explored the current condition of state tax administration, discussed practitioners’ process and procedural concerns, and offered ideas to advance a strong ethic and system of voluntary compliance in Minnesota.
Guest contributor Jerry Geis examines the state's 25-year history with ensuring adequate procedural protections for taxpayers, examines why changing times have created new needs, and offers a series of proposals to begin the discussion.