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Mike Harbold, CPA

Tax Associate Director

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Professional Experience

Mike has more than 25 years of experience in providing tax services to large and small Kentucky and Indiana companies. He has experience with a client base including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and high net worth individuals, and has assisted companies in the areas of manufacturing, natural resources, healthcare, equine, and retail as well as service providers. He has consulted with these companies in all areas of tax compliance and planning, with a focus on state and local taxation.

Mike leads the firm’s state and local tax group, which deals with tax compliance and consulting in the areas of income and franchise tax, sales tax, property tax and incentives and credits, as well as multistate tax planning and controversy. Mike is a frequent speaker and author on Kentucky and multi-state tax issues.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants, Tax Committee Chairperson
  • Greater Louisville, Inc. Business Competitiveness Committee
  • Frequent Speaker on Kentucky and Multistate Tax Issues
  • Contributor to CCH State Income Tax Alert

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

Community Involvement

  • Tom Sawyer State Park Foundation, Treasurer
  • Derbyshire Estates Property Owners Association, Board Member

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with High Distinction, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

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