Wipfli LLP: Expands state and local tax practice

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Wipfli LLP expands State and Local Tax Practice

Multi-state tax industry veteran Mike Herold joins the firm

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (April 16, 2014) —Wipfli LLP, a leading CPA and consulting firm, announced that it has expanded its State and Local Tax Practice with the recent addition of industry veteran Mike Herold.

“We are pleased to welcome Mike to Wipfli’s State and Local Tax Practice,” said Greg Butler, partner-in-charge of the firm’s State and Local Tax Practice. “Mike brings impressive skills, deep expertise and industry knowledge to the firm’s State and Local Tax practice, which will further deepen our practice’s capabilities. His experience makes him a valuable addition to our team and for our clients who are trying to navigate continually changing state tax laws.”

As a director in the firm’s State and Local Tax Practice, Herold will draw from over 19 years of experience in the sales and use tax area and his broad national experience in all state tax types including unclaimed property, real and personal property taxes, and income, franchise and gross receipts taxes. Prior to joining Wipfli, Herold was a principal at a national accounting firm where he was responsible for assisting clients in multi-state tax planning and audit defense, for firmwide training in state and local taxes, and for developing state tax strategies to advance the firm’s vision. In addition, Herold previously provided state tax services while working at Big Four and national firms, and worked as a tax manager for Ameripride, a large, family-owned corporation based in Minneapolis.

Herold holds a juris doctorate degree from Hamline University, and a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and communication from Concordia University.

Wipfli’s state and local tax practice professionals help companies identify the possible impact of state and local taxes, create solutions that consider overall business objectives, and assist with clients’ filing positions so they comply with state tax laws and rules. The team provides a wide range of solutions, including a full review of a business’ state and local tax liabilities and identification of potential tax minimization and refund opportunities, assistance with state and local tax audits, preparation of multistate nexus studies, due diligence assistance, and voluntary disclosure agreements. Professionals from the group regularly present updates on relevant changes to state taxes. Some of their recent webinars include: Wisconsin Sales & Use Tax and R&D Tax Credit Update, Minnesota Sales & Use Tax and R&D Tax Credit Update, Sales and Use Tax Challenges and Opportunities for Wisconsin Construction Contractors. Visit www.wipfli.com for more information.

About Wipfli LLP

With more than 1,200 associates, 23 offices in the United States, and two offices in India, Wipfli LLP (Wipfli) ranks among the top 25 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. For over 84 years, Wipfli has provided private and publicly held companies with industry-focused assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services to help clients overcome their business challenges today and plan for tomorrow. The firm’s clients include manufacturing companies, financial institutions, health care organizations, construction companies, real estate companies, insurance companies, nonprofit organizations, units of government, dealerships, and individuals. Through the firm’s membership in PKF North America, Wipfli can draw upon the resources of approximately 300 firms in 125 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.wipfli.com.