- 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
New Options for Health Reimbursement Arrangements
Most small employers with less than 50 full time employees wanted to offer limited health benefits to their employees, but were restricted by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to offer certain health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) not integrated with other employer group coverage. Employers faced significant IRS penalties of $100 per “affected individual,” per day for offering HRAs to cover health insurance costs for the purchase of plans on the individual market.
Pros and Cons of Roth IRAs
Annual contributions to IRAs, including Roth IRAs, are now capped at $5,500 ($6,500 if you’re 50 or older).
Quick Tax Tips
Listen to this short webinar to learn quick tax tips regarding the following: