Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Roseville, MN
Schutta & Zimmer has been delivering efficient accounting services to businesses and individuals since 1982. Our firm combines depth of experience with personalized attention, ensuring timely and value-added solutions for tax preparation, financial management, and consulting needs. We specialize in tax minimization planning, business succession strategies, and contract controllership services, including financial statement preparation and software consulting. Our team represents clients before the IRS and state tax authorities, handling examinations, appeals, and compliance matters. We prioritize responsive service through our small-firm approach while maintaining the expertise of a seasoned accounting practice.Our client-centric philosophy extends to personal financial planning through our partnership with Underdog Wealth Management. With over four decades of service, we maintain high client retention rates through tailored solutions and transparent communication. Our professionals hold certifications including CPA and Accredited Retirement Advisor designations, demonstrating our commitment to expertise and ethical standards. We serve clients across Minnesota with a focus on Roseville and surrounding communities. Our proven track record includes helping 94% of individual tax clients retain their financial positions annually through strategic planning.
Services
Business Tax Consulting
Tax Return Preparation
Individual Tax Consulting
Client Representation
Contract Controllership
Personal Financial Planning
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined CPA experience in tax and accounting
- Our team holds specialized certifications including CPA and ARA designations
- We provide personalized tax minimization strategies for complex financial situations
- Our contract controllership services include hands-on financial management support
- 94% client retention rate demonstrates consistent service quality
What people say
Expert tax planning
Personalized service
Knowledgeable CPAs
Effective client representation
Trusted advisors
Services
Business Tax Consulting
Our Business Tax Consulting service provides strategic tax planning for corporations and partnerships. We specialize in business succession, entity analysis, and tax minimization strategies. Clients benefit from our expertise in complex tax scenarios including mergers, acquisitions, and real estate transactions.
Tax Return Preparation
We prepare accurate tax returns for businesses and individuals across multiple entity types. Our service covers C/S corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, and estate taxes. We ensure compliance while identifying potential tax savings through thorough analysis of all filing requirements.
Client Representation
Our team represents clients before the IRS and state tax authorities. We handle audits, appeals, and compliance issues with proven negotiation strategies. This service includes documentation preparation and communication with tax agencies to protect client interests.
Contract Controllership
This service provides outsourced financial leadership for businesses. We offer financial statement preparation, software implementation, and management reporting on an hourly basis. Clients gain control over their financial operations without full-time controller costs.
Personal Financial Planning
Through our partnership with Underdog Wealth Management, we offer comprehensive financial planning services. This includes estate planning, investment strategies, and tax-efficient wealth transfer solutions tailored to individual client needs.
People
Paul F. Schutta
CPA
Paul Schutta founded the firm in 1982 with over 40 years of accounting experience. He specializes in business tax strategy and client representation before tax authorities.
Larry Zimmer
CPA, ARA
Larry Zimmer brings specialized expertise in retirement planning and tax minimization strategies. His Accredited Retirement Advisor certification enhances our personal financial planning capabilities.
Ian Johnson
CPA
Ian Johnson focuses on individual tax consulting and complex return preparation. He helps clients optimize tax positions through strategic year-end planning techniques.
Shannon Packer
Accountant
Shannon Packer supports business clients with contract controllership services, including financial reporting and software consulting for small to mid-sized companies.
Pat Vogel
Accountant
Pat Vogel specializes in payroll services and state/local tax compliance, ensuring accurate reporting across multiple jurisdictions for our business clients.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer businesses?
We provide business tax consulting, contract controllership, entity selection, and tax minimization planning for corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits.
Do you handle individual tax planning?
Yes, we offer comprehensive individual tax consulting including estate planning, investment strategies, and alternative minimum tax planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Can you represent me during tax audits?
Our firm represents clients before the IRS and state tax authorities for audits, appeals, and compliance issues with proven resolution strategies.
What financial management options exist for small businesses?
Our contract controllership service offers flexible financial leadership with hourly support for reporting, software implementation, and staff training.
How do you handle complex tax situations?
We specialize in complex scenarios including business succession, real estate transactions, and multi-entity tax analysis to optimize client financial positions.
Do you offer financial planning services?
Through our partnership with Underdog Wealth Management, we provide investment advisory services and comprehensive personal financial planning solutions.
