Steve Arnold

Steve Arnold

CPA, EA
Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor

Tax Manager

Phone: 507.453.5962
Email Me

About Steve

With more than 15 years of accounting experience, Steve Arnold joined the Winona, MN, office of Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2017. In his current role as Tax Manager, he reviews tax returns for businesses, individuals, trusts, and exempt organizations, provides tax planning and consultation services, as well as financial statement review and compilations

In addition to becoming a CPA in 2020, Steve earned his Enrolled Agent (EA) designation more than 14 years ago and is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.

“What I enjoy most about working in my field is having the resources to help clients make smart tax moves. I am quite happy when I am able to keep them from paying unnecessary taxes!”

Steve Arnold, CPA, EA

Areas of Focus

QuickBooks

Tax Services, Review and Compilation

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management, Radford University

Masters of Business Administration, Accounting, University of Phoenix

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Enrolled Agent (EA)

Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Minnesota Society of CPAs

Community Organizations

Winona Noon Lion’s Club

Recent Posts by Steve

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After Filing Your Taxes, What Records Can You Toss?

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Could You Have to Pay a Parent’s Nursing Home Costs?

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4 Ways to Withdraw Cash From a Corporation

Owners of closely held corporations often want or need to withdraw cash from the business. The simplest way, of course,
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Individual Taxpayers, Remember the Rescue!

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Claiming The Home Office Deduction

Many people have found themselves working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re one of them, you might wonder,
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/ Articles, QuickBooks
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The Benefits of QuickBooks Backup and Restore

As the administrator of your QuickBooks Online (QBO) file, it is your job to make sure that your books are
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Benefit with a Twist: The Roth 401(k)

Most everyone has heard of a 401(k) plan, and a sizable number of adults likely have at least a passing
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/ Articles, QuickBooks
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The Shortcuts That You Want, Where You Want Them

Here's how to make shortcuts for your QuickBooks navigation quick, easy, and best of all, personalized. On the far left
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