Craig A. Cookle, CPA
Partner
Craig Cookle leads the firm’s state and local tax practice. He brings more than 35 years of state and local tax experience to his clients. His knowledge and experience enable him to consistently provide value to his clients in terms of state and local tax savings and efficient resolution of tax issues. Craig spends his time managing the state and local tax (SALT) practice and as a relationship executive on client accounts.
The SALT group assists clients with audit defense, sales and use tax overpayment reviews, nexus studies, voluntary disclosures, sales tax compliance assistance, personal property tax reviews and general sales tax and state income/franchise tax consulting.
Craig strives to maintain close and lasting relationships with his clients by listening attentively to their needs and providing them with timely and creative responses to their questions and issues. Clients appreciate his proactive assistance in helping them resolve multistate tax situations.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional organizations and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) – Member
- WICPA State Tax Committee – Member
- Wisconsin State and Local Tax Group Inc. – Member
Areas of Focus
- State and local tax services
- Sales tax technology solutions and compliance
- Nexus studies
- State tax registrations
- Voluntary disclosure agreements
- Sales/use audit defense assistance and administrative appeals
- Sales and use tax overpayment reviews
- Entity and transaction planning to minimize sales and use taxes
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire- Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting
Recent Insights
Articles
State Tax Alert – Wisconsin Pass-Through Entity Election to Deduct State Taxes – Federal Update
Dec 30, 2018
Will the Wayfair Decision Change the Playing Field for Manufacturers?
Aug 06, 2018
House Passes Mobile Workforce Taxation Bill
Jun 23, 2017
Taxation of Software Downloads: Infrastructure and Platform as a Service
Sep 27, 2016
Understanding how software downloads are taxed
Sep 27, 2016
Taxation of Software Downloads Issues to Consider When Licensing a Solution
Jul 25, 2016
Are You Monitoring Your Advertising Purchases for Proper Taxability
Feb 23, 2016
Have You Proactively Addressed State and Local Tax Issues Before the For Sale Goes Up? -Part 2
Aug 13, 2015
Have You Proactively Addressed State and Local Tax Issues Before the For Sale Sign Goes Up? - Part 1
Jul 28, 2015