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
Launching a Small Business? Here Are Some Tax Considerations
While many businesses have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some entrepreneurs have started new small businesses.
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The Inconvenient Tax Truth: Important Federal vs Minnesota and Wisconsin 2020 Tax Differences
The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act) (Public Law 116-260) enacted on December 27, 2020, brought some very welcome
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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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AMT Less “Toothy” but May Still Take a Bite
For many years, the alternative minimum tax (AMT) posed a risk to many taxpayers in the middle- to upper-income brackets.
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What to Do If a Deceased Family Member Received a COVID-19 Stimulus Check
Millions of Americans already have received their $1,200 Economic Impact Payment (EIP) stimulus checks from the IRS due to COVID-19.
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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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