Laura Gust, CPA, AEP®, CSEP
Tax Principal | Minneapolis Office
952-920-6603
- Individual taxation & compliance
- Estate planning
- Trusts taxation & planning
- Charitable giving & gifting
- Private foundations
- AICPA
- MNCPA
- Twin Cities Estate Planning Council
- National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
- TPC – Rose Board Member
How Laura got here
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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Joined the Smith Schafer Minneapolis practice in January 2021
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Over 30 years of experience and an accredited Estate Planner and Certified Specialist in Estate Planning
How Laura Approaches Work
“I have a zest for helping clients with their tax planning, and compliance needs.”
Related Service Resources
Reduced Unemployment Tax Rates & Replenishing the State Unemployment Fund
You may have noticed your Minnesota unemployment tax rate increased this year. Due to the high claims and benefits payouts during the pandemic, the state’s unemployment reserves were depleted and were in deficit
Minnesota Sales & Use Tax Law Changes for 2021-2022
Sales and use taxes can be the most complicated tax obligations for many businesses. Generally, local sales tax should be charged to customers on all sales made in a local taxing area unless the customer provides an exemption certificate.
Steps to Organize for Tax Preparation
As we approach the end of the year, Smith Schafer would like to help you reduce the stress related to filing taxes. It is important to organize your receipts, forms, and other documents well before tax time.