Minnesota House Sheds Modesty With Bold Tax Overhaul Plan (1)

The week in state tax news: The Minnesota House Tax Committee approved a blockbuster omnibus tax bill that raises nearly $1 billion in new revenue from ultrawealthy taxpayers and multinational corporations. Meanwhile, Microsoft Corp. is seeking a $94 million California income tax refund, and a state sales tax harmony group is crafting rules for transactions on digital goods.

Sometimes it’s easy to forget about Minnesota. Minnesotans have an unusual capacity for modesty. No one wants to brag or make a fuss. A favorite cuisine for the humble citizens of the Gopher State is “hotdish,” a casserole often featuring ...