Colleen Scherpereel

Colleen Scherpereel

Tax Supervisor

Phone: 262.404.2115
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About Colleen

Colleen Scherpereel joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2019 after more than a decade of working in public tax and accounting services.

In her role as a Tax Supervisor in the Firm’s Mequon office, Colleen specializes in accounting services and tax services.

Areas of Focus

Tax

Accounting Services

Education

Bachelor of Science, Finance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Master’s Degree, Accounting, Keller Business School

Recent Posts by Colleen

Form 8300 Cash Transaction Reporting

Receive More Than $10,000 in Cash at Your Business? Here’s What You Must Do

Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? If so, you’re generally required to report these transactions
Tax Benefits For Adoptive Parents Adoption Credit And Exclusion

Unlocking Tax Savings: The Tax Benefits of Adopting a Child

Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2023, adoptive parents may be able
Moving Out Of State

Moving Out of State? Learn All the Tax Implications First

With so many people working remotely these days, it’s become common to think about moving to another state — perhaps
Kiting

Check Kiting Is No Small Matter

A check-kiting scheme relies on “float” time, which is the period between when a check is deposited and when the
Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments

Calculating Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments

The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 15 for individuals and businesses so it’s a good time to
Business deduct meals

Businesses Can Still Deduct 100% Of Restaurant Meals

Business owners, 2022 is well underway. So, don’t forget that a provision tucked inside the Consolidated Appropriations Act suspended the
IRA HSA

One-Time Thing: IRA to HSA Transfers

[Updated 11-13-2023] Did you know that you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Corporate Expenses

The Deductibility of Corporate Expenses Covered by Officers or Shareholders

Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These
CAA

How the CAA Affects Education Funding

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), signed into law late last year, contains a multitude of provisions that may affect individuals.