Kurt Siebenaller, partner, joined Baker Tilly’s Michigan commercial practice in 2017. Kurt brings more than 20 years of experience serving as a strategic business advisor to a number of industries including construction, real estate and manufacturing. He has extensive knowledge of tax compliance issues, federal state and local tax planning, business forecast projections and business planning. Prior to joining Baker Tilly, Kurt served as a principal at a nationally recognized firm.
Advises clients on developing and implementing strategies for improving operating efficiencies and identifying growth opportunities
Experience providing value-added recommendations with regard to construction, real estate and manufacturing tax regulations including tax-deferred exchanges, passive activity regulations and IRS code 460 strategies
Collaborates with management to identify tax strategies and corporate restructuring efficiencies to minimize risk specifically in the area of manufacturing
Specializes in year-end tax planning strategies for corporations, partnerships and individuals
Assists clients in transitioning businesses from one generation to another
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
Associated Builders and Contractors, Board Member
Construction and Financial Management Association (CFMA), Board Member
Michigan State University Alumni Association, Member
Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, Former Board Member
The Judson Center Development, Building and Ground Committee, Former Board Member
Construction Association of Michigan, Former Member
Michigan Technical Academy, Former Treasurer
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What you should know, Baker Tilly tax reform seminar, 2018
How to Read and Understand Your Financial Statements, MITA Future Leader Development Program, 2015-2017
Healthcare and Accounting, MITA Conference, 2015-2016
Regulatory Update, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
Health Care Reform, presented to MITA, AGC Michigan, Builders Exchange, and other local trade associations
Critical Business Measurements, Entrepreneur Organizations Accelerator Program
Construction Accounting and Financing, National City Bank
Business Strategies Overview, Small Business Seminar, National City Bank
Sweeping Changes for the Economy, Creative Business Solutions
Accounting and Tax Issues, Starting Your Own Business Seminar Series, Ann Arbor SPARK
Location
Southfield, MI
Education
Michigan State University (East Lansing)
Bachelor of Arts in accounting