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Sharon R. Fisher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chisholm, Minnesota 55719
Sharon R. Fisher, a certified public accountant, serves the greater Chisholm, Minnesota area with extensive experience in accounting since 2007. Her expertise encompasses financial planning, basic accounting services, and small business accounting, catering to diverse business structures, including S-Corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Fisher offers specialized services in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate payment and adherence to relevant tax laws, in addition to providing representation for clients with IRS matters.
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Paul J. Janssen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chisholm, Minnesota 55719
Based in Chisholm, Minnesota, Paul J. Janssen has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. He specializes in offering financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Paul's expertise also includes tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Steve M. Spicer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chisholm, Minnesota 55719
Based in Chisholm, Minnesota, Steve M. Spicer is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Specializing in general accounting and advisory services, Spicer also provides IRS representation and business tax services to clients. His areas of expertise include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax planning for family-owned enterprises and individual clients.
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Christine A. Towner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chisholm, Minnesota 55719
Based in Chisholm, Minnesota, Christine A. Towner has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant. Her areas of specialization include providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services to clients across various business structures and personal finance needs. Among her services, Towner offers expert retirement account tax reporting, ensuring her clients' financial information is accurately presented for tax purposes. With a strong foundation in accounting principles, she provides financial statement compilations and bookkeeping services tailored to meet the unique needs of small businesses and individuals.
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James T. Zahorsky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chisholm, Minnesota 55719
Based in Chisholm, Minnesota, James T. Zahorsky has provided accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses for over 30 years. His expertise spans basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, making him a valuable resource for clients navigating the complexities of taxation. With experience serving a variety of business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Zahorsky offers practical advice on tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory services.

Minnesota's robust CPA market serves a diverse economy with numerous Fortune 500 headquarters and strong financial services sector. The Minnesota State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 8 hours of ethics and minimum technical hour requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Minnesota has graduated individual income tax up to 9.85% (among the highest in the nation) and a flat 9.8% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle complex state tax compliance, sales tax, and estate tax (Minnesota is one of few states with its own). The high tax rates create strong demand for tax planning and residency strategies, particularly for snowbirds. Cross-border issues with Wisconsin and North Dakota are common for businesses and individuals.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and medical devices, financial services and insurance, food processing and agriculture, retail headquarters, technology, manufacturing, and professional services are primary focus areas. Minneapolis-St. Paul CPAs often serve Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, while Greater Minnesota focuses on agriculture, healthcare, and regional businesses.

For CPA Professionals: The Minnesota Society of CPAs provides excellent resources and networking. The Twin Cities dominate the market with sophisticated corporate and high-net-worth client base, creating strong competition but abundant opportunities. Rochester (Mayo Clinic), Duluth, St. Cloud, and Mankato offer secondary markets with lower cost of living. The state provides strong quality of life, excellent education, and diverse practice opportunities, though high taxes and cold winters are considerations for practitioners and clients alike.