HELPING
BUSINESSES GROW
Smith Schafer is an award-winning, community-oriented public accounting and consulting firm offering a thoughtful advisory relationship to local business clients.
We’re
Smith Schafer
We are mostly known for helping local businesses grow with accounting, tax, and consulting solutions. People often refer to us as a helpful business advisor. We provide proactive solutions, deep expertise, and personal relationships, allowing you more time to work on growing your business.
Why Smith Schafer?
Our Service Approach
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Our Industry Experience
Our industry experts stay on top of changing trends and leverage years of experience, relationships, and continuing education. Smith Schafer’s industry specialization allows us to stay on the leading edge of industry developments, regulations, and opportunities. It permits us to efficiently and effectively provide services tailored to our clients’ needs and requirements.
Construction
Professional
Service Firms
Manufacturing
Transportation
Government
Nonprofit
Retail
Hospitality
Achieving Growth for our Clients
Since 1971
Our Team
The Smith Schafer team is highly qualified and possesses the appropriate experience and expertise to serve you effectively. We place a major emphasis on ensuring our team’s background and capabilities are compatible with our clients’ industries and specialties as well as with the client’s management team.
Our team lives these values every day. It’s who we are.
Quality Service
Integrity & Objectivity
Teamwork
Community Involvement
Flexibility
Continual Learning Environment
Mentor & Teach
Passion
Respect
Resources & Insights
Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML): Reduced Rates for Small Employers Starting in 2026
In this installment on the upcoming MN Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, which goes into effect in January 2026, we’d like to discuss the small business assistance option in the law.
Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML): What Employers Need to Know About Taxes
Minnesota’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program is bringing significant changes for employers and employees alike. At Smith Schafer, we are committed to helping Minnesota businesses stay informed and prepared. This article is part of our ongoing series on...
The OBBBA: Key Changes to Charitable Contribution Deductions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces three major changes to charitable contribution deductions beginning with the 2026 tax year. Taxpayers should be aware of these updates as they plan future giving strategies.
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