About Matt
Matt joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 1997. He began as an intern and has advanced his career to partner. Matt has thorough experience in audit and tax. He provides these services to commercial entities, individuals, and profitsharing 401(k) plans. He is a member of the firm’s Tax Committee.
Areas of Focus
Commercial Tax and Auditing
Individual Tax
Education
Bachelor of Science
Accounting
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Certified Public Accountant
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Community Organizations
Marshfield Noon Rotary, Co-chair Finance Committee
Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ambassador and Director
Recent Articles by Matt
Employee Benefit Plan and IRA Quick Reference Table
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for various qualified retirement plans and other
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Step Carefully with Loans Between a Business and Its Owner
It’s common for owners of closely held businesses to transfer money into and out of the company. But it’s critical
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No Surprises: Why You Should Check Your Tax Bracket
Many taxpayers learned some tough lessons upon completing their 2018 tax returns regarding the changes brought forth by the Tax
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Consider the Tax Advantages of Qualified Small Business Stock
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced most ordinary-income tax rates for individuals, it didn’t change long-term capital
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Should You be Worried About an IRS Audit?
Now that you’ve likely filed your 2018 tax return, one troubling afterthought may come to mind: Could I get audited?
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Deducting Business Losses for Pass-Through Entities
It’s not uncommon for businesses to sometimes generate tax losses. But the tax law limits deductible losses in some situations.
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Are Income Taxes Taking a Bite Out of Your Trusts?
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, review them before you file your tax return. Or, if you’ve
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Tax+Business Alert: April 2019
Check out the latest articles from our first April Tax+Business Alert! Running Your Personal Finances Like a Business Podcast: Hiring
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New Wisconsin Law Allows S-Corporations to Pay State Tax at Entity Level
There are numerous changes to Federal and State tax laws every year, with more than usual for 2018. Wisconsin passed
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