About Abe

Abe Leis is the firm’s Managing Partner, based in La Crosse, WI, the firm’s headquarters. He joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 1998 after starting his career as an intern. He became Managing Partner in 2016 and oversees the firm’s nine offices and the daily management of the firm.

Abe also serves clients and has extensive knowledge and experience working with commercial entities, real estate entities, tax credit projects, retirement plan audits and private school audits.

Recent Posts by Abe

Tax Calendar July – September 2019

July 31 - If you have employees, a federal unemployment tax (FUTA) deposit is due if the FUTA liability through
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Minnesota New Wage Theft Law

Minnesota's new Wage Theft Law became effective on July 1, 2019. The new law amends existing state labor laws and
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IRS Continues Campaign to Encourage Taxpayers to do a Paycheck Checkup

The Internal Revenue Service just launched a special week-long campaign encouraging taxpayers to do a Paycheck Checkup now to make
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Watch Out for IRD Issues When Inheriting Money

Once a relatively obscure concept, income in respect of a decedent (IRD) can create a surprisingly high tax bill for
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Five Growth Strategies for Today’s Businesses

It's probably safe to say that nearly every business owner wants his or her company to grow. The question is
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4 Tips for Donating Artwork to Charity

Individuals may want to donate artwork so it can be enjoyed by a wider audience or available for scholarly study
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Don’t Let Capital Losses Get You Down

No one wishes to lose money on an investment. But, if it happens to you, don't let it get you
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Join Us for An Economic Summit

As the program sponsor, we'd like to invite you to attend an Economic Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Hosted
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