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Howard E. Fenton,
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saginaw, Minnesota 55779
Based in Saginaw, Minnesota, Howard E. Fenton provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 20 years of experience in accounting, Fenton specializes in offering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance. His services include tax planning and consulting, as well as payroll processing and compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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Michael R. Peterson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saginaw, Minnesota 55779
Located in Saginaw, Minnesota, Michael R. Peterson provides expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. A certified public accountant with numerous years of experience, Peterson specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. His professional services include general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation; assisting clients in navigating complex financial regulations and optimizing their financial performance.
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William V. Angst
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saginaw, Minnesota 55779
Located in Saginaw, Minnesota, William V. Angst is a licensed CPA with over a decade of experience serving family-owned enterprises and individual clients. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, which cater to the diverse needs of his clients. Notably, Angst also provides sales tax compliance services to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and ensure timely compliance.

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.