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Robert R. Thelen, CPA is a full service tax consulting company. Providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses throughout central MN. 
With twenty years of experience and a proven record of tax consulting services, I can help you and your business gain the understanding that you need to make better decisions for your financial future. 
As a Certified Public Accountant with years of experience operating my own accounting practice, I can help you reach your financial goals. 
Contact me with all your tax questions at 320.685.9968
   
                             **Fall 2010 Newsletter** Click to view 
      information for your 2010 tax appointment!  
 
 **What young workers should know about Social Security and saving...
*...learn more*         
 
 * The Affordable Care Act tax credit for small businesses who provide health care to their employees!  Is YOUR business eligible? learn more....
                          
                                   
                 **Free Credit Report!  Call 877-322-8228 or go to www.annualcreditreport.com**
 
                2010 Standard Mileage Rates:
                         -50 cents per mile for business miles driven  (2011= 51 cents)  
                         -16.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes  (2011= 19 cents)
                         -14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations  (2011 remains the same)
 
                                      **Tax Forms**
                    MN  DOR                                                                                 IRS 
                    ~C58P                                                                                        ~433-A                    
                    ~C58B                                                                                        ~433-B             
                    ~Rev184                                                                                     ~2848             
                    ~All Other Forms                                                                        ~All Other Forms           
 
The First-time Homebuyer Credit Questions and Answers
Updated and NEW information available for the First-Time Homebuyer Credit!
Some current homeowners may now qualify! 
 
Minnesota Residential Energy Incentives, Rebates, Programs 
This is essentially the 'Cash for appliances' program. Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit of 30% on eligible equipment and building envelope improvements. 
 
Articles from the Minnesota Society of CPAs 
  •    More information coming soon!
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Starting a Business 
If you are considering starting a new business, check out these great documents that are provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. 
 
 
 
*A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota  
*An Employer's Guide to Employment Law Issues in Minnesota   
*An Employer's Guide to Employee Handbooks in Minnesota 
*An Employer's Guide to Employee Benefits 
*A Guide to Intellectual Property Protection  
*A Legal Guide to the Internet  
*Why Minnesota: 10 Good Reasons 
 
 
Workplace Posters 
Minnesota law requires employers to display some state-mandated posters in a physical location where employees can easily see them. The posters provide safety, wage and age-discrimination information and are listed below with a brief explanation.
          There is no cost for the posters and they can be printed from the links below or ordered as a packet from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).
* Minnesota workplace posters