Curt Bach

Curt Bach

CPA

Director of Tax

Phone: 715.301.7631
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About Curt

Curt Bach joined Hawkins Ash CPAS in 2010 and is currently a Senior Tax Manager in the firm’s Medford, WI office. He provides a variety of tax services, including trust and estate preparation and planning. Curt has nearly 20 years of experience providing tax services to small business, individual, trust, estate, and non-profit clients. He also performs compilation engagements.

Curt is the firm’s Director of Tax, which leads our firm’s tax committee in updating tax policies and procedures, tax research, and other internal and external tax guidance.

Areas of Focus

Business Tax

Individual Tax

Trust and Estate Tax

Nonprofit Tax

Tax Planning

Succession Planning

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting and Business Finance
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Certificate in Information Technology

Certified Public Accountant

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Community Organizations

Knights of Columbus Council #1744 (Medford, WI)

Financial Secretary

Spirit Lakes Improvement Association

Board Member

Recent Articles by Curt

Paper Check Phase Out (1)

Paper Check Phase Out: What You Need to Know

An Executive Order signed on March 25, 2025, is set to phase out paper check disbursements and receipts at the

One Big Beautiful Bill (1)

The Nuts and Bolts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law July 4. The act includes many tax changes, including permanent

One Big Beautiful Bill

The House passes The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act: An overview of its tax provisions

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA),

Have You And Your Spouse Coordinated Estate Plans

Have You and Your Spouse Coordinated Your Estate Plans?

When it comes to estate planning, married couples often assume that simply naming each other in their wills or designating

Key Tax Fact Sheet

2025 Key Tax Fact Sheet

Download our 2025 Key Tax Fact Sheet to ensure you’re up to date. Rates included: Social Security, Medicare and Federal

Beneficial Ownership Information (boi) Report

BOI Reporting Compliance Requirements

Understanding the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act is crucial for businesses to maintain compliance and avoid penalties. Under this

Ease The Financial Pain Of Natural Disasters With Tax Relief

Ease the Financial Pain of Natural Disasters with Tax Relief

Hurricane Milton has caused catastrophic damage to many parts of Florida. Less than two weeks earlier, Hurricane Helene victimized millions

2024 Q4 Tax Calendar key Deadlines For Businesses And Other Employers

2024 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Mark your calendar: It’s time for businesses to start thinking about the fourth quarter 2024 tax filing deadlines. If a

The Possible Tax Landscape For Businesses In The Future

The Possible Tax Landscape for Businesses in the Future

Get ready: The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States.

Hiring Your Child Summer

IRS Extends Relief for Inherited IRAs

For the third consecutive year, the IRS has published guidance that offers some relief to taxpayers covered by the “10-year