Let’s Talk About Tax

Health Law Webinar: Avoiding the Medicare (and Medicaid) Death Penalty: How Seemingly Minor Errors Can Get Organizations Deactivated, Terminated or Barred

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:01 -0400

Opportunity to Lead: Leadership Lessons From the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:02 -0400

PFAS Regulations Are Evolving: What Midwest Businesses Need to Know Now – Day 2

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:03 -0400

Let’s Talk About Tax – An Annual Sampler 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:04 -0400

IRS Launches Streamlined Extension Process for Employee Retention Credit Claim Disallowances

Teri L. Jackson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:05 -0400

On April 27, the IRS announced a new streamlined procedure for taxpayers to request more time to pursue an administrative appeal when the IRS has disallowed a taxpayer’s Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim.

Minnesota Property Tax Appeals: What Property Owners Need to Know

Lynn S. Linné — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:06 -0400

Minnesota law gives property owners, tenants, and other parties with a real estate interest the right to challenge property tax assessments. Because property taxes often represent a significant operating expense, a successful appeal can produce meaningful tax savings — both immediately and over the long term.

A Conversation with Teri Jackson, Our Newest Shareholder

Teri L. Jackson, Masha M. Yevzelman — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:07 -0400

We are excited to introduce Teri Jackson, Fredrikson’s newest shareholder in the Tax Disputes & Litigation Group. Teri’s extensive experience at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and passion for helping clients bring valuable insights to our team. In this interview conducted by Masha Yevzelman, Teri shares her journey from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel to representing taxpayers, offers advice for those facing audits, and dispels common misconceptions about working with the IRS.

The Great International Tax Carve-Out: Pillar 2 Minus US

Kenneth S. Levinson — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:08 -0500

If you have been concerned about how the OECD’s “Pillar 2” proposal would apply to U.S. companies and their foreign affiliates, you are not alone. For years, since the OECD initiated its BEPS project in 2015, a key issue was how the international community would stop the ubiquitous efforts by multinational companies to allocate material profits to low or no tax jurisdictions, hence reducing their worldwide tax obligations.

Minnesota Tax Court Valuation Decisions: Year in Review

Judy S. Engel, Lynn S. Linné, Gauri S. Samant, Dylan B. Saul — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:09 -0500

Commercial property taxpayers had an eventful year at the Minnesota Tax Court, which handed down several taxpayer wins but also several notable losses. As we reach the end of 2025, we take a moment to look back on some of this year’s biggest valuation decisions in the commercial property tax space.

Government Shutdown: Taxpayer Impacts

Dylan B. Saul — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:10 -0500

On November 5, 2025, the U.S. government shutdown became the longest in history. The shutdown has disrupted many Americans’ businesses, benefits and travel plans. But little attention has been given to the shutdown’s effects on taxpayers and the operation of and administration by the IRS.

Giving With Limits: How OBBBA Reshaped Charitable Deductions

Anthony R. Rodriguez — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:11 -0400

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has enacted many fundamental tax policy changes. One of those changes that may be flying under the radar is the change in itemized charitable deductions. Starting in 2026, OBBBA introduces significant changes to charitable deduction rules for both individuals and estates and trusts, thus adding complexity for taxpayers and advisors.

Substantial IRS Changes to BOC Rules Will Affect Wind and Solar Tax Payers

Jennifer R. Pusch, Chris Storey — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:12 -0400

The Treasury Department and IRS have released Notice 2025-42, overhauling the rules for determining the Beginning of Construction (BOC) of a project for purposes of the §45Y production tax credit and §48E investment tax credit as it applies to wind and solar facilities.

‘New Elective Safe Harbor’ Is Not for Everyone: Recent Guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Domestic Content Bonus

Jennifer R. Pusch, Ellen Stojak, Summer Associate — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:13 -0400

Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have issued seemingly nonstop guidance. Even with the Supreme Court’s recent reversal of the Chevron deference principle, Treasury and the IRS continue their work. The two federal agencies have gone to great lengths to listen, respond, and even occasionally adopt public comments.

The Supreme Court – Again – Overturns Longstanding Precedent: Implications for Taxpayers

Dylan B. Saul — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:14 -0400

On June 28, in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court—in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo—overturned a seminal 1984 administrative law case, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council.