Thomas Karnowski

CPA, MMKR Principal

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Thomas Karnowski is a co-founding partner of MMKR. Since 1978, Tom experienced the intricacies of tax and accounting and has developed a keen expertise in overall tax minimization, business development and operations, and reporting-related issues of the non-profit industry. Tom approaches each of his clients knowing that there exists various avenues to meet their objectives, at which time, he consults with clients on each option’s implications, considering both the organization’s current needs and long-term goals. With his wealth of experience as an accountant and as the partner in charge of a national accounting firm’s Minneapolis tax department, Tom was instrumental in the development of the tax, closely-held business and non-profit departments of MMKR.

Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from St. Cloud State University. To that he adds annual specific training through continuing professional education in areas of service expertise. This allows him to maintain and enhance his client focused knowledge in this ever-changing tax and business environment.

Service Expertise

Tom provides clients and staff of MMKR with a resource for tax, accounting, audit and regulatory issues in following service areas:

Commercial and Small Business Services

	Assurance Services
	Accounting Services
	Consulting and Planning
	Individual Tax Consulting and Planning
	Consulting Services
	Succession Planning

Non-Profit Organization Services

	Assurance Services
	Accounting Services
	Consulting and Planning
	Regulatory Services

Governmental Organization Services

	Retirement Plan Issues
	Sales Tax Issues
	Payroll and Payroll Tax Issues

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Thomas is a member in the following professional organizations:

	American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
	Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)
	Minnesota Association of Public Accountants (MAPA)
	Associated General Contractors (AGC)
	Minnesota Taxpayers Association (MTA)

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