By Laura Rohwer Minnesota Employers: What You Need to Know and Do As 2026 approaches, Minnesota employers face a wide range of HR compliance updates--from paid leave to payroll deductions, retirement plan mandates, and new federal catch-up contribution rules. Below is a comprehensive summary of key changes to help your [...]

Giving back is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference — and it can also be a smart part of your tax strategy. With proper planning, your charitable contributions can benefit both the causes you care about and your personal financial goals. At DHA CPAs, we help [...]

By Kelsey Gustafson As we wrap up the year, it is time to begin preparing Form 1099-NEC/MISC for 2025. As always, DHA is here to support you in this process. This communication is to inform you of some updates for 2025 filing and let you know what to expect. What’s [...]

By Kelsey Gustafson When it comes to tax reporting, one area that often causes confusion is Self-Employed (SE) Health Insurance. If you’re an owner of a business, this is an important item to get right — both for tax compliance and for maximizing deductions. What is SE Health? “SE Health” [...]

By Kelsey Gustafson What is Auto Inclusion? “Auto inclusion” refers to the IRS requirement that personal use of a business-owned vehicle by an employee, owner, or partner must be treated as a taxable fringe benefit. Even if the vehicle is owned or leased by the business, any personal driving — [...]

Selling a business is a major milestone that comes with big transitions. Whether you've just sold a small family business that you built from the ground up or you've exited a high-growth company, the sale has probably provided you with significant liquidity and new opportunities. However, without a clear post-sale [...]

Whether you run a small local business in the Twin Cities area or a large international organization, it's important to have a strategic tax plan in place. Minimizing your company's tax exposure is one of the best ways to save money and position your business for future success. A tax [...]

Retiring with a high income is a rewarding achievement but it also brings unique financial challenges that require proactive planning. Without a smart retirement savings strategy in place, required minimum distributions, Social Security taxes, and Medicare surcharges can quickly erode your retirement savings through avoidable taxes and penalties. DHA CPAs [...]

By Kelsey Gustafson We want to share an important update about Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law, which takes effect January 1, 2026, and outline your employer responsibilities—especially if you’re considering using an equivalent private plan. 📅 Key Details: About Minnesota Paid Leave (PFML) Effective Date: January 1, [...]

By Kelsey Gustafson Minnesota has joined the growing list of states taking action to help workers save for retirement. If you're a business owner in Minnesota, here’s what you need to know about the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program — and how it may affect you and your employees in [...]