About Matt
Matt Cantlon joined the Hawkins Ash CPAs team at the Firm’s Rochester, MN, location in 2017 with several years of experience in public accounting. In his current role as a Senior Tax Manager, Matt focuses on providing tax services to businesses, individuals, estates and trusts.
“I enjoy working with clients to help them achieve the best possible tax outcomes. I also enjoy keeping up to date with tax laws and regulations.”
Matt Cantlon, CPA
Areas of Focus
Businesses
Individuals
Estates
Trust
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Minnesota Society of CPAs
Recent Posts by Matt
There’s No Time Like The Present To Have Your Will Drafted
When a person considers an "estate plan," he or she typically thinks of a will. And there's a good reason:
Getting a New Business Off the Ground
New businesses are launched every day, as evidenced by the number of Employer Identification Numbers requested, according to the U.S.
Don’t Have a Tax-Favored Retirement Plan? Set One up Now
If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, it might be a good time to take the plunge. Current
9 Tax Considerations If You’re Starting a Business as a Sole Proprietor
When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole
Mastering Estimated Tax Payments: A Guide to Meeting Deadlines and Calculating Obligations
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated
Avoiding Costly Tax Mistakes: Understanding Worker Classification for Small Businesses
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down — especially in these times of staff shortages and
Protect Your Business With Meticulous Records
If you run a business, you know that you need to support expenses with detailed records. To be deductible, every
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Provides Help to Employers
In today’s tough job market and economy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may help employers. Many business owners are
Should You Digitize Your Tax and Financial Records?
Traditionally, important tax and financial records have been stored as hard copies in desk drawers, filing cabinets and safe deposit
