- AICPA
- MNCPA
- Honorary Ambassador for the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce
- Minnesota Hospitality Association
How Chris got here
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls
- Majored in Accounting with a Minor in Chemistry
- Joined the Smith Schafer team in 2011 with the acquisition of Erickson, Rietmann, Roufs and Kiecker, Ltd.
How Chris approaches work
“Helping companies understand accounting and navigating challenges is very rewarding to me. I strive to approach all opportunities with integrity, objectivity and honestly.”
Related Service Resources
Updated Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, allows for a payroll tax deferral of the employer share of Social Security tax that would otherwise be due from March 27 until December 31, 2020. Initially, this deferral was not available to those businesses taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans.
Payroll Tax Credits & PPP Loan Guidance
In the last three weeks, two major pieces of stimulus legislation have been signed into law. Both acts provide opportunities for small businesses, but also require additional tracking for proper reporting.
Federal and Minnesota Tax Deadlines Extended
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced on Friday, March 20th that the federal tax deadline will be extended until July 15th, 2020 and Minnesota Governor Walz announced that the State of Minnesota will follow suit with income tax filings and income tax payments due July 15th.