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Patti L. Kamrath
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dayton, Minnesota 55327
Patti L. Kamrath is a certified public accountant based in Dayton, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning for small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her expertise also extends to IRS representation and tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate tax laws and regulations.
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Brian R. Buffington
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dayton, Minnesota 55327
Brian R. Buffington is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Dayton, Minnesota. With over 10 years of experience in accountancy, he provides personalized tax planning and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. His specialization includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, with a focus on retirement account tax reporting.
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Terri R. Urvig
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dayton, Minnesota 55327
Based in Dayton, Minnesota, Terri R. Urvig has extensive experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience in financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, Terri R. Urvig offers individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance services. Her areas of specialization include financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to the diverse needs of her clients.
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Tricia L. Nielsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dayton, Minnesota 55327
Based in Dayton, Minnesota, Tricia L. Nielsen is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her accounting services encompass general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to entrepreneurs and startups with diverse financial needs. With a focus on tax compliance and individual tax services, Nielsen's expertise extends to basic accounting services, ensuring accurate financial records and timely tax filings for her clients.

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.