The most recently archived topics appear at the top of this list:
2025
- ► ALERT: US Treasury change, effective Sept. 30, 2025. On this date, the Federal Government will no longer issue paper checks for payments for Social Security benefits, IRS tax refunds, and vendor payments; instead, payments will be issued electronically. Additionally, if a payment is owed to the Federal Government (taxes, loans, fines, fees), those payments must be submitted electronically. Some exceptions apply; click on the links below for details. NOTE: Look for a comprehensive Federal Government public awareness campaign in the future. (Posted 07/18/2025)
- – US Treasury Press Release (click here)
- – White House Fact Sheet (click here)
- – How to make an online payment to the US Treasury: (click here, here)
- ► ALERT: Residential Energy Efficient & Clean Energy Federal Tax Credits EXPIRE 12/31/2025. Act now as the work needs to be completed by that date and it may take time to find an installer and have this work done (click here) (details from introduction). (Posted 08/14/2025)
- ► NEW! Eff. April 1, 2025 – Sales and Use Tax increase – Bismarck, Fargo, Morton County, and more ND cities and other increases (ND Tax Dept.)
- – All N.D. local taxes by location (chart – rates eff. April 1)
- ► NEW UPDATE (effective March 2, 2025): The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury has suspended the enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement. Please read the Press Release below for details. A new rule will be adopted in the future that may narrow the scope of this reporting to foreign reporting companies only.
- – Press Release
- – BOI Filing – Federal Website (click here)
- ► North Dakota tax credits – see if you qualify (posted in January 2025):
- ^ Primary Residence Credit (apply online only thru March 31) (flyer)
- The two below apply to: 1) those age 65 years of age or older in the year for which the application is made; OR, 2) an individual with a permanent and total disability – no age requirement. (flyer) (guideline)
- ^ Homestead Property Tax Credit (file app. with local assessor’s office prior to March 31)
- ^ Renter’s Refund (app. envelope must be postmarked by May 31)
- ^ Click here for additional N.D. tax credits.
- ►Eff. Jan. 1, 2025: Sales and use tax increase for Ashley, Mandan, Turtle Lake, and Wahpeton (ND Tax Dept.) (see document)
- ► Common tax-related questions. (IRS)
- ► Tax Year 2024 – Details that Affect You (IRS)
- ► E-file Your IRS 1099 Form Copies (IRIS System)
- ► E-file Your N.D. 1099 Form Copies (click on ND TAP on top menu) (N.D. Tax Department)
2024
- ► IMPORTANT UPDATE (posted here Dec. 27): Effective Dec. 27, the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement is now VOLUNTARY – it is NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. Please visit our website often to stay on top of the latest developments on this filing.
- History: When this filing requirement was first announced in Jan. 2024, there initially was a Dec. 31 filing deadline. Later, on Dec. 3, this filing requirement was on a temporary hold (not required) and then on Dec. 23, through a court ruling, it was then again required with a new filing deadline extension (of Jan. 13) being in place.
- ►IRS Deadline: Jan. 31, 2025 – filing deadline for employers to file wage statements and independent contractor forms
- ► Burleigh Co. Tax Increase Effective Oct. 1, 2024 – Notice to Business Owners
- ► FRAUD ALERT for Businesses! (Aug. 2024) From the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury: Scammers Using Emails/Letters to Gain Info in Relation to the Reporting Rqmt. on Business Owners
- ► North Dakota tax credits – see if you qualify (posted in 2024):
- ^ Primary Residence Credit (apply online only thru March 31) (flyer)
- The two below apply to: 1) those age 65 years of age or older in the year for which the application is made; OR, 2) an individual with a permanent and total disability – no age requirement. (flyer) (guideline)
- ^ Homestead Property Tax Credit (file app. with local assessor’s office prior to March 31)
- ^ Renter’s Refund (app. envelope must be postmarked by May 31)
- ^ Click here for additional N.D. tax credits.
2023
