John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP

10/30/2026

You're invited to the Hill Capital Summit on November 12th in St. Paul!

We're proud to sponsor the Hill Capital Summit, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors for valuable insights, networking, and conversations about business growth.

Matt Luckmann, CPA and Partner at our firm will be attending, and we'd love to see you there.

We have a limited number of complimentary tickets available! Contact our office to reserve yours.

Learn more about the summit: https://buff.ly/vR9De1m

10/30/2026

Offering great benefits is half the equation. This season is also an opportunity to make sure employees can make informed choices and get the most from their benefits.

See the article link for 3 practical tips to help employers make the process smoother with clear communication.

As open enrollment approaches, clear communication helps employees make informed decisions and increases engagement with your benefits package.

10/28/2026

🏡 Estate planning isn't something to put off as a "someday" task.

A well-crafted plan helps protect your assets, support your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are carried out. The right strategy depends on your unique goals, family dynamics, and financial situation.

After National Estate Planning Awareness Week (the third full week of Oct.), join others who are taking action on their to-do list and starting the conversation around estate and trust planning.

We can help. Learn more in the link below.

John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP provides Trust and Estate Planning Services in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, helping individuals and businesses manage trusts, estates, and tax matters. Contact us today.

10/26/2026

💡 A higher SALT deduction cap could change your tax strategy.

For 2026, the federal SALT deduction cap has increased to $40,400, which may make a difference in whether itemizing deductions makes sense for some taxpayers. Learn more: https://buff.ly/7ZfbCGY

And for Colorado construction companies structured as partnerships or S corporations, there’s another consideration: whether to make the state’s SALT Parity election. With the higher cap, running the numbers is especially important before making that decision.

🏗️ We cover that topic in this recent blog: https://buff.ly/tbmDYdm

New limits for 2026 could open the door to bigger tax savings.

10/23/2026

🏠 It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week!

Estate planning goes beyond designating a list of assets and includes organizing important information in order to make future decisions easier for the people you care about.

Our newly revised resource, "When I’m Gone" is a free, 37-page workbook designed to help you organize key details, document your wishes and prepare for the future.

It includes sections with prompts for personal, health, and home information, financial and legal accounts, funeral wishes, and more. You can work through it at your own pace, filling in different sections as you're able.

📘 Don't miss this chance to get your free estate planning workbook on our Resources page: https://buff.ly/bRrYQzM
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10/23/2026

When she’s not keeping things running smoothly as our Senior Administrative Assistant of A&A/Billing, Cassie Rowley enjoys getting outdoors and quality time with family.

🏕️ This year included camping trips, lake days, and family time. The biggest adventure in the mix is Monte Carlo, aka Monte, who looks pretty comfortable in his new role as family dog!

Learn more about Cassie: https://buff.ly/5ljnVzH

10/22/2026

Looking for a tax role with more balance?

John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP is hiring a Tax Manager - specializing in tax return review for our Falcon Heights or our Rogers, MN office.

We offer:
✔ Flexible schedule with full- or part-time options
✔ People-first, mid-size firm culture
✔ $40–$70/hour based on experience

If you have 10+ years of public accounting experience and hold a CPA certificate, we'd love to meet you.

Learn more about the position and apply here: https://buff.ly/tjFRU7u

10/20/2026

📉 Did some of your investments lose money this year? Those losses may help reduce your tax bill.

Tax-loss harvesting lets you use certain investment losses to offset capital gains and potentially reduce taxable income. Our latest article explains the basics, including key IRS rules to know before selling. If you have questions, reach out to your John A. Knutson & Co. tax professional.

If investments you sold in 2026 lost money, you may find some solace in the IRS tax code. You can deduct certain losses from your taxable income — a practice known as tax-loss harvesting — if you understand the rules. Here are the basics:

10/19/2026

If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would your loved ones know where to start?

📝 Estate planning is about more than what happens to your assets. It also means organizing important information and making things easier for the people you care about.

In recognition of Estate Planning Awareness Week, we're sharing our newly revised "When I’m Gone" booklet, a free, 37-page workbook designed to help you organize key details, document your wishes and prepare for the unexpected.

It’s a practical resource you can work through at your own pace, helping you and your loved ones feel more prepared for the future.

📘 Download your free copy here: https://buff.ly/gpq7TSA

10/16/2026

Did you catch this last month?

🎥 Our own Dave Bell was featured on KSTP-TV!

Dave, President of Cyber Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of John A. Knutson & Co., recently shared his expertise on the growing threat of AI scams — including the red flags that individuals and businesses should be watching for.

As AI makes scams more convincing, awareness is becoming more important than ever. Check out Dave’s interview and learn what to watch out for: https://buff.ly/nAeiziT

Artificial intelligence has made it easier for criminals to design convincing scams and spread them faster than ever before.