Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, townships, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

- The assessor's main job is to evaluate all real and personal property to determine equitable assessments based on fair market value and entered on the assessment roll - The city assessor maintains a complete record of property information which is available to the public upon request - Also reviews complaints from taxpayers

The Department of Revenue offers assistance to taxpayers to help them to fulfill their tax liabilities and to receive any credits that may be available to them. Taxpayers can visit website to get information for all tax types including forms, fact sheets, free tax preparation locations, and contact information. Business Assistance: - Answers to questions regarding sales tax, corporate taxes and withholding - Phone: (651)282-5225 Collections: - Answers to questions regarding delinquent taxes and payment options. - Phone: (651)556-3003 within the metro area or (800)657-3909 outside the metro area (English, Hmong and Spanish) Income Tax Assistance: - Answers to questions regarding Minnesota income taxes, renter and homeowner property tax refunds, credits (such as the Minnesota Working Family Credit and the K-12 Education credit) and billing. Assistance to members of the military to claim the Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone - Phone: (651)296-3781 within the metro area or (800)652-9094 outside the metro area. One-Time Tax Rebate Payments: - Individuals eligible for the rebate but did not receive it by October, review the eligibility requirements on the Department of Revenue website. For individuals eligible for a payment, a customer assistance representative can look into their situation - Phone: (651)565-6595 - Email: [email protected]. Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program: - Allows real estate taxes to be deferred until the sale of the home or the death of the homeowners. Applicants must be at least 65, meet income guidelines, own the home, and have lived in the home for at least 15 years. If property taxes exceed 3% of the applicant's net income, the remainder is converted into a low-interest loan that becomes a lien on the property. The program will begin the year after application is made to the program. Any tax refunds or rebates will be applied to the deferred tax total. To apply, submit Form CR-SCD, available at each county auditor's office or online. - Phone: (651)556-4803. Taxpayer Rights Advocate: - Representation of taxpayer interests and rights amid grievances with the Department of Revenue. The advocate can also provide input to policy changes on issues that adversely affect taxpayers. - Phone: (651)556-6013 or (855)452-0767- Tax Fraud Tip Line: - Phone: (651)297-5195 within the metro area or (800)657-3500 outside the metro area. Tips are also accepted through an online form. Individuals can remain anonymous. Where's My Refund?: - A system that shows where in the process a tax refund is, or if the refund is processed, it will show the date it was sent. Processing times vary. To use the system individuals need to use the same information they used on their tax return: Social Security number, date of birth, and the exact refund amount. The system can also be accessed online. - Phone: (651)296-3781 or (800)652-9094.

Responsible for scheduling appointments to meet with the Board, preparing agendas and minutes of all meetings, and administering and maintaining the election system. Also responsible for the preparation of the payroll for all county employees. Included in the payroll responsibilities are the payment of all payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and pension benefits.

Provides legal counsel for the following: Contesting tax assessments; how to file a property tax petition Corporate legal counsel to Hennepin County government Criminal felony prosecution Involuntary commitment petition services Juvenile prosecution Mental health and chemical dependency commitments Prevailing wage Protecting vulnerable adults

The assessor's main job is to evaluate all real and personal property to determine equitable assessments based on fair market value and entered on the assessment roll - The county assessor maintains a complete record of property information which is available to the public upon request - Reviews complaints from taxpayers - Sends out annual Notice of Valuation and Classification to property owners

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, townships, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Provides representation, advocates for, advises, and educates low-income taxpayers with IRS tax disputes, including: - US Tax Court representation - Tax settlements - Preventing or stopping garnishments because of financial hardship - Audit representation - Asking the IRS to change the decision it made in an audit - Fixing identity (ID) theft problems Note: Cannot guarantee a result and does not provide assistance with preparing tax returns.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also, it calculates the county payroll and employee benefits, administers and maintains the election system, and issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses. Also mandates beaver and gopher control.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS with the goal of ensuring that every taxpayer is treated fairly. This service can help if individuals can't resolve their problem with the IRS and: - The problem is causing financial difficulties for you, your family, or your business. - The individual (or their business) is facing an immediate threat of adverse action. - The individual has tried repeatedly to contact the IRS but no one has responded, or the IRS hasn't responded by the date promised.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also, it calculates the county payroll and employee benefits, administers and maintains the election system, and issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Legal representation on denial, reduction or termination of public benefits such as food support, unemployment, MFIP, healthcare, GA, Child Care Assistance, or SSI Also assists with issues like - Debt consolidation - Emergency Assistance denials - Loan issues - Non-citizen tax issues - Tax-related needs on a federal and state level - Utility shut-offs

Provides a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic to assist taxpayers who have Internal Revenue Service (IRS) disputes. Helps with: - Audit representation - Fixing identity theft problems - Getting a payment plan - Getting a tax refund - Reducing or eliminating a tax debt - Stopping the IRS from taking taxpayer's income or their home - Worker misclassification NOTE: Does not prepare tax returns