Matt Eckelberg

About Matt

Matt joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 1997. He began as an Intern and has advanced his career to Partner. Matt is the Partner-in-Charge of the Marshfield, WI office. He has thorough experience in audit and tax. He provides these services to commercial entities and individuals. Matt is also a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Academy, a national three-year leadership program for accounting professionals.

Community Organizations

Marshfield Noon Rotary, Co-chair Finance Committee

Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ambassador and Director

Recent Articles by Matt

Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Tax

Employers Should Be Wary of ERC Claims That Are Too Good to Be True

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable tax credit that helped employers that kept workers on staff during the
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Matt Eckelberg / Employee Benefit Plan, Guides

Employee Benefit Plan and IRA Quick Reference Table

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for various qualified retirement plans and other
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Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Tax

Worried About an IRS Audit? Prepare in Advance

IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, but that’s little consolation if
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Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Tax

The Tax Obligations If Your Business Closes Its Doors

Sadly, many businesses have been forced to shut down recently due to the pandemic and the economy. If this is
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Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Business, Tax

What Do IRS Auditors Know About Your Business Industry?

Has your business been audited by the IRS? It may be stressful, especially if you don’t know what to expect.
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Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Employee Benefit Plan

CARES and SECURE Act Provisions: You Have Until December 31, 2022 to Make Plan Amendments

With the circumstances that resulted from the global COVID-19 pandemic, there is no shortage of change. Between tax laws, health
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Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Business, Tax

Don’t Forget to Factor 2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Into Your Year-End Tax Planning

The IRS recently issued its 2022 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. With inflation up significantly this year,
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Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Business, Tax

Employers: The Social Security Wage Base Is Increasing in 2022

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for
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Matt Eckelberg / Articles, Business, Tax

Appreciating the Helpful Balance of Bonds

Stock market swings may bring fortune or fear, so investors shouldn’t forget about the helpful balance of bonds. Perhaps the
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