Individual Tax Services

Shurson Group provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services for individuals. The accounting and tax preparation services we provide are tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring high quality reporting and maximized tax returns. We stay well-informed and continually adapt to the ever-changing world of tax law and accounting.

Individual Tax Preparation

We offer tax advice and expertise tailored to your situation and goals. People who prepare their own taxes, even using tax software, often miss deductions and tax credits and lose significantly more in their tax bill than what they “save” by doing it themselves.

Individual Tax Preparation

We offer tax advice and expertise tailored to your situation and goals. People who prepare their own taxes, even using tax software, often miss deductions and tax credits and lose significantly more in their tax bill than what they “save” by doing it themselves.

ITIN Preparation

We are a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITIN applications. An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS to individuals who are required to have a US taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to receive, a Social Security number. ITINs help individuals comply with the US tax laws, and to provide a means to efficiently process and account for tax returns and payments for those ineligible for Social Security numbers.

ITIN Preparation

We are a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITIN applications. An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS to individuals who are required to have a US taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to receive, a Social Security number. ITINs help individuals comply with the US tax laws, and to provide a means to efficiently process and account for tax returns and payments for those ineligible for Social Security numbers.

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Individual Tax
If you are waiting on a federal refund, click here to check your status. If you are waiting on a Minnesota state refund or for a property/rental rebate refund, click here to check your status.

Estate planning ensures your wishes regarding your property will be honored in the years to come. By laying out exactly how your property will be transferred, you’ll gain peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of.

A trust is a legal entity that holds onto assets for another’s benefit. You can place nearly any kind of asset into a trust, including cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, insurance policies, artwork, and more.

Here is what the IRS recommends:

  1. Keep records for three years from the date you filed your original return or two years from the date you paid the tax – whichever is later – if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return.
  2. Keep records for seven years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.
  3. Keep records for six years if you do not report income that you should report, and it is more than 25% of the gross income shown on your return.
  4. Keep records indefinitely if you do not file a return or file a fraudulent return.
  5. Keep records for three years if situations in #3 and #4 do not apply to you.
  6. Keep employment tax records for at least four years after the date that the tax becomes due or is paid – whichever is later.

CPAs are under a state’s jurisdiction and EAs are under federal. EAs focus on tax knowledge and CPAs don’t have to. You do not need a CPA to file your income tax return.

Our secure portal is the safest way to send your documents to us, whether that be bank statements, banking information, past tax returns, Social Security numbers, tax documents, etc. We suggest using only PDFs, Word Documents, or Excel sheets. If sending an image, it needs to be a PNG file. Your portal also has a secure message feature where you can reach out to us as well. You will get notified anytime we message you in your portal or when we have uploaded a new document for you. We will get notified much the same: anytime you upload a new document or send us a message.


If you are new or do not have a portal, please call our office at 507.206.0677 or email [email protected] and our admin team will set you up with a portal and walk through set up steps with you.

You can access your portal through our menu link, “Client Portal,” or by bookmarking this quick link for ease. There is also a “forgot username/password” on this login screen, should you need to reset your password.

Yes; we would need the daycare expenses (total cost for the year) and that EIN or SSN of the person/company providing care. If you have a credit from employer, we will need this information or they may owe taxes on the amount. You should get this information at the end of the year from your employer.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue has compiled an Income Tax Fact Sheet regarding acceptable education subtractions and credits.

You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV). Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified used electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit (also referred to as a previously owned clean vehicle credit). The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000.

Please reach out to the IRS regarding IP PIN renewal here.

Non-taxable income needs to report in Minnesota for the property tax refund application, including gains on the sale of your home, some disability benefits, alimony, adoption assistance, and canceled or discharged debt.

This is a child’s tax on unearned income over $2,300 if the child is under age 18 or the child was a full-time student at least age 19 and under age 24 at the end of the tax year and the child didn’t have earned income that was more than half of the child’s support.

No. You can pay via ACH, debit or credit card, cash, or check.

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