Jason J. Wimmer, CPA, MBT
Partner
Jason Wimmer is a tax partner with Wipfli LLP’s financial institutions practice. Jason uses his skills to ensure that clients receive accurate and timely income tax planning and compliance services. He uses his understanding of complex tax laws to maximize tax opportunities for clients. Examples of projects that Jason has provided include:
- Accounting method changes to accelerate tax deductions and defer taxable income, resulting in lower income tax liabilities and improved cash flow
- Conversions from C-corporation to S-corporation status (and analysis of the effect on shareholder groups), thereby eliminating double taxation and providing for increased shareholder stock basis
- Tax minimization projects on the conversion of a federal credit union to a federal mutual savings association, including multistate tax analysis
- Cost segregation studies to accelerate tax deductions and improve cash flow
- Analysis of income tax issues relating to bank acquisitions, including effect on shareholder group, and tax minimization strategies for the same
- Assistance with implementing the recognition, measurement, and disclosure requirements of FIN No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
Jason also has experience representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service and various state departments of revenue.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Master of Business Taxation
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) - Member
- Presenter at bank conventions and author of tax articles for bank publications
- Active involvement in the community including board member of a not-for-profit organization
Areas of Focus
- Financial institution taxation
- Corporate taxation, including C corporations and S corporations
- Individual taxation, including high net worth individuals and business owners
- Business and individual tax planning, including tax research and advice
- Accounting methods and periods
- Cost segregation analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Accounting for income taxes
Education
St. Cloud State University- Bachelor of science degree in accounting
- Master of business taxation degree
Recent Insights
Articles
More states enacting SALT workarounds for S-corporation banks
Oct 25, 2021
S-corporation banks get favorable guidance on SALT workaround
Dec 15, 2020
Merger and acquisitions: Tax treatments of bank-owned life insurance
Dec 12, 2019
2018 S corporations basis reporting requirements
Oct 31, 2019
New Guidance on the 20% Deduction for S-Corporation Banks
Aug 29, 2018
Does S-Corporation Status Still Make Sense for My Bank?
Apr 24, 2018
Webinars
Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for Banks
Feb 08, 2018
Tax Update for Financial Institutions
Dec 07, 2017