Archives for May 2009
Fire department looks at me from a distance, sends a bill two years later for services rendered
In April of 2007, I was involved in a six-car pileup on the freeway. I was car five of six. Emergency services were required for the driver of the vehicle in front of me. The remainder of the individuals involved… continue reading »
Selling Real Estate at Auction in Minnesota – Is an auctioneer required to be a licensed broker or salesperson?
In the State of Minnesota the sale of real estate is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Specifically, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 82 Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons speaks to the sale of real estate. In Minnesota, auctioneers are allowed… continue reading »
Does an auction house that conducts auctions on a weekly basis need to collect sales tax if selling for non-business clients?
This is a hot topic in the State of Minnesota. As recently as a few years ago, the Minnesota Department of Revenue began to audit auction companies for compliance with sales tax laws. The audits were not completed uniformly, and… continue reading »