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We’re Here - Stillwater, MN 📍SBS is proud to provide accounting services in Stillwater MN & the St. Croix Valley, here’s what that means

  • Writer: Karolyn & Bryan LaLonde
    Karolyn & Bryan LaLonde
  • Jul 26
  • 2 min read

While we’re officially putting down roots in Stillwater, Minnesota, we’re still proudly supporting our longtime community in St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as our remote clients all across the country.


Envelope with Stillwater Business Solutions logo and a Minnesota stamp on a desk. Nearby are a notebook, pens, and a plant. Calm setting.

Yes, we work with small businesses everywhere. But today, we want to say hello to a town that shares our namesake (by pure coincidence, we might add) and start building local connections the same way we always have: with clarity, collaboration, and no jargon.

Stillwater MN - let’s get to know each other.


If you’ve found us through the Chamber, a local event, or just word of mouth: welcome. We’re Stillwater Business Solutions, and we help small businesses stay financially grounded with practical, jargon-free bookkeeping and tax support, and accounting services in Stillwater MN.



Accounting services in Stillwater MN: What Local Businesses Need to Know About Minnesota Taxes

Whether you’ve been doing this a while or just getting started, here are a few Minnesota-specific things that trip people up:


1. That extra 0.5% sales tax?

Yep, Stillwater added a local sales tax in 2025. If you sell products (or taxable services), you’ll need to collect 8.88% total on eligible transactions. This includes online sales if you meet the state’s economic nexus threshold.

2. Minimum fees, even if you don’t owe income tax

Minnesota charges a minimum fee for LLCs, S-corps, and partnerships based on property, payroll, or sales—not just income. You might owe it even if you didn’t turn a profit.

3. Payroll’s no joke here

If you have employees, you’ll need to file withholding tax and unemployment insurance returns quarterly. There are also new job posting laws and earned sick and safe time rules starting in 2025.

4. Nonresidents? There’s a tax for that

If you have business partners or owners who live outside Minnesota, you may need to withhold state income tax on their behalf even if they don’t set foot here.



How We Help Small Businesses (Without the Overwhelm)

We’re not here to talk at you or over you. Here’s what our clients usually need help with:

  • Setting up or reviewing their QuickBooks to make sure it reflects what’s really happening in the business

  • Getting caught up on books or filings that slipped through the cracks

  • Managing sales tax across multiple platforms (Shopify, Square, Stripe—we know the drill)

  • Planning ahead with quarterly check-ins so tax time isn’t a scramble


If You’re in or Around Stillwater…

We’d love to work with you, especially if:

  • You’ve grown your business faster than your back office

  • You know you need help, but don’t want to feel talked down to

  • You’re ready to outsource some of this and stay compliant without spending every weekend in spreadsheets


Let’s Connect

We offer remote-friendly services with local understanding, and a free intro call to see if we’re a fit.

Not ready to schedule? Learn more about The SBS Way.

Stillwater Business Solutions is run by Karolyn and Bryan, a tech-savvy and community-focused team who believe bookkeeping should feel collaborative and empowering—not confusing. Whether you're looking to simplify your systems or get support you can trust, we're here when you're ready. No pressure. Just people-first accounting that fits your business.

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