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Susan V. Terres
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melrose, Minnesota 56352
Susan V. Terres is a Melrose, Minnesota-based CPA with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures and individuals. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals. Terres has also represented clients in front of the IRS, offering expert guidance and support during audits and other matters. With her in-depth knowledge of general accounting and advisory services, she assists businesses and individuals in Melrose and surrounding areas with their financial planning and tax needs.
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Mary A. Wenker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melrose, Minnesota 56352
Mary A. Wenker is a certified public accountant providing financial guidance to clients in and around Melrose, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, she assists individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups with their financial needs. Her specialization includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as sales tax compliance, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.
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Tessa L. Beuning
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melrose, Minnesota 56352
Tessa L. Beuning is a CPA based in Melrose, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience in accounting. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, catering to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. With expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, Beuning helps clients navigate complex tax situations.
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Richard E. Horn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Melrose, Minnesota 56352
Located in Melrose, Minnesota, Richard E. Horn provides general accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, assisting individuals and families as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, Richard E. Horn offers IRS representation, providing guidance and support to clients dealing with tax issues and audits. His expertise and knowledge make him a valuable resource for those seeking reliable and accurate accounting and tax guidance.

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.