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Robert R. Thelen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cold Spring, Minnesota 56320
Located in Cold Spring, Minnesota, Robert R. Thelen provides accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of experience, his practice focuses on basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Robert offers IRS representation services and compiles financial statements and tax returns for small businesses and individuals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
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Heather J. Michalski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cold Spring, Minnesota 56320
Based in Cold Spring, Minnesota, Heather J. Michalski has over a decade of experience providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, allowing her to effectively address the unique needs of each client. As a certified public accountant, Heather offers general accounting and advisory services, as well as payroll processing and compliance solutions to help businesses maintain accurate records and stay in compliance with regulations.
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Ronald C. Welter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cold Spring, Minnesota 56320
Ronald C. Welter is a certified public accountant located in Cold Spring, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Welter helps various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, navigate tax compliance and financial planning.

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.