Whitney Mauger, CPA

Senior Manager
Tax & Business Services

Whitney Mauger, CPA joined Wegner CPAs in 2016. In her role, she oversees the detailed review of tax returns prepared by staff and seniors across various entities including corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals. This involves ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations while addressing any complex multi-state tax considerations, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and agriculture. Additionally, she conducts final reviews and signing of these returns, collaborating closely with supervisors to uphold the highest standards of quality and precision.

As a dedicated relationship manager for multiple clients, she serves as a primary point of contact, offering comprehensive support that spans from responding to inquiries and conducting thorough research to providing strategic tax planning advice. She also assists clients in navigating a spectrum of federal and state notices, from matching notices to nuanced nexus questionnaires. Furthermore, her responsibilities extend to conducting extensive research on specialized projects and technical issues, covering areas such as income tax nexus exposure, voluntary disclosure programs, R&D credits, and state-specific manufacturing credits.

  • Final review or detail review tax returns prepared by staff and seniors for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals
  • Specialty review of multi-state tax returns as a quality control procedure for the tax department
  • Manage complexities related to multi-state taxation
  • Provide specialized support to manufacturing, distribution, and agriculture industries
  • Serve as a relationship manager for multiple clients, offering comprehensive advisory services
  • Conduct research and assist clients with responses to federal and state notices
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Member, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
  • Mount Horeb Area Wrestling Club, Board Member
  • Masters of Professional Accountancy; University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting; University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Whitney Mauger

Service Area

Business | Manufacturing

Authored Content

Section 174 Update: New Guidance for Treatment of Domestic Research Costs

09/19/25

Background The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in 2018, included a delayed provision affecting Section 174 research expenses beginning in tax year 2022. Under this change, research expenses could no longer be deducted…

What the Proposed Tax Legislation Means for Manufacturers

06/16/25

7/8/2025: OBBBA was signed into law on July 4, 2025. Read our breakdown of the biggest changes for closely held businesses.   How Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Benefit Manufacturers? First, what…

Case Study: Wisconsin Manufacturer Recovers $180K in Missed Tax Credits

11/1/24

By leveraging industry-specific tax knowledge, Wegner CPAs guided a Wisconsin-based manufacturer to reclaim over $180,000 in tax refunds through the Wisconsin Manufacturing Credit. This case study highlights the financial impact of specialized expertise in…