GENERAL
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Over the past several years the State of Minnesota has stepped-up tax audits as the Department of Revenue has determined that for each dollar spent on enforcement of tax collections , especially sales / use taxes , they can recover several dollars of taxes along with significant penalties and interest .
Mid-County Coop sells an array of products to the agricultural market , that when used in the direct production of an agricultural crop or product that is intended for sale , are tax exempt .
We will be updating our files over the next couple of months to maintain our compliance with the tax exempt rules . We will be sending out a tax exemption certificate which will need to be completed and returned to continue purchasing products on a tax exempt basis . We are required to charge sales tax if we do not have a completed ST-3 Certificate of Exemption on file . We have posted several Minnesota Department of
Julie ’ s Favorite Christmas Recipes
Caramels 1 c . whipping cream 1 ⁄ 2 c . milk 1 ⁄ 2 c . white sugar 1 ⁄ 2 c . brown sugar 3 ⁄ 4 c . white
Julie corn syrup Dash of salt 1 ⁄ 2 tsp . vanilla 2 Tbls . butter
Mix the whipping cream and milk together . Then mix 3 ⁄ 4 of the cream and milk mixture with the white sugar , brown sugar , white corn syrup and salt in a pan .
Gingersnap Cookies 3 ⁄ 4 c . shortening 1 egg 1 ⁄ 2 t . salt 1 t . ginger 1 t . cinnamon 1 c . brown sugar 1 ⁄ 4 c . molasses 2 1 ⁄ 4 c . flour 1 ⁄ 2 t . ground cloves 2 t . soda
ISSUES
Dick Pauly Controller
( 952 ) 466-3701
dickp @ midcountycoop . com
Revenue Sales Tax fact sheets on our website , www . midcountycoop . com , for your review .
Fuel Taxes
“ Farm Gas ” – We supply gas for farm purposes which does not have Minnesota fuel tax included in the price . This product is tax exempt if it is used exclusively for production or processing of an agricultural product for sale .
“ Off-road Dyed Diesel ” – This type of product is exempt only if used in the direct production or processing of agricultural products , all other “ off-road dyed diesel ” is subject to Minnesota sales / use
Stir well and then boil to 234 degrees F . Then stir in the remaining 1 ⁄ 4 of the cream and milk mixture very slowly and keep it boiling until 244 degrees F .
Remove the pan from heat , add butter and vanilla . Pour into a 9x9 greased pan . Cool at room temperature . Cut and wrap in saran wrap .
My husband loves caramels so I make these every year and wrap some up as a special gift for him . If he catches me making them before I can hide them , he ’ ll eat them right out of the pan , but I don ’ t mind because wrapping them is the hardest part !
Mix shortening , egg , sugar and molasses . Sift together all dry ingredients . Stir into molasses mixture . Chill dough 1 hour . Preheat oven to 375 degrees . Shape dough into 1 inch balls . Roll balls into sugar . Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet . Bake 10 minutes . Cool slightly on cookie sheet , then remove to wire racks . Cool completely . Makes 4 dozen cookies .
taxes .
In the event that either “ farm gas ” or “ off-road dyed diesel ” are purchased for allowed purposes but used in total or part for purposes not directly related to the production or processing of an agricultural product for sale , you are responsible for paying “ use tax ” on the quantity used for nonagricultural purposes to the Department of Revenue ( i . e .: lawn mowing , chain saws , ATVs , snowmobiles , outboard motors , on-road vehicles , etc .).
LP / Propane is tax exempt if used for residential heating and there are agricultural uses that are also tax exempt , but heating for a shop or garage is taxable . It is your responsibility to determine if any of your LP / propane usage is taxable . You would need to report and pay any “ use tax ” directly to the Minnesota Department of Revenue . The Minnesota Department of Revenue fact sheet for sales tax on petroleum products is posted on our website , www . midcountycoop . com , for your review .
Annual Meeting Notice Friday , Nov . 30
You Are Cordially Invited to the
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Friday , Nov . 30
12 noon Willkommen Memorial Park Pavilion 21 Main St ., E , Norwood Young America , MN
Join us for lunch prepared by the Carver County Pork Producers at 12 Noon , meeting to follow around 1 pm .
Entertainment by Tina & Lena will start once the meeting concludes .
Mid-County Coop will conduct their 77th Annual Meeting on Friday , Nov . 30th , 2012 at the Willkommen Memorial Park Pavilion in Norwood Young America , MN . The address of the building is 21 Main Street East , Norwood Young America , MN .
Events for the day will start at 12 Noon with a meal , the meeting will follow at 1:00 p . m . The meeting will consist of reporting on the operations and happenings at your coop . Elections will take place at the meeting for two board member positions . At the conclusion of the meeting , Tina & Lena will offer a fun entertainment program .
If you have any questions on the meeting or to find out additional details , please give us a call at ( 952 ) 466-3720 .