Mike Scholz, CPA

Partner
Tax & Business Services

Mike Scholz, Partner, leads Wegner CPAs’ Tax and Business Services Department. With more than twenty-five years of experience, Mike has extensive expertise in providing high net worth clients and business owners with a variety of advisory services including tax return planning/preparation, financial statement engagements and management advisory consulting. With a diverse client base, he has extensive experience providing services for:

  • Businesses
  • Angel Tax Credits
  • Manufacturing and Distribution
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Chairman Federal Tax Committee, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
  • Treasurer, Three Gaits, Inc.
  • President, Foxboro Caddy Scholarship Fund
  • Graduate, Leadership Greater Madison
  • Member, Rotary Club
  • Volunteer, Lakefront Festival of the Arts
  • Volunteer, Repertory Theater
  • Volunteer, Income Tax Assistance Program
  • Frequent speaker (including radio and TV) on a number of tax related topics including individual tax planning, business tips and regular tax law updates
  • Contributing author to specialized industry, tax and business trade journals
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major; University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • Master of Science – Taxation, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Mike Scholz

Service Area

Business | Manufacturing

Authored Content

Updated IRS Standard Mileage Rates Issued for 2026

01/5/26

As the 2025 tax year winds down, the IRS has provided the new standard mileage rate for 2026 business miles. Refer to the table below for a comparison of the 2025 and 2026 allowable…

6 Last Minute Tax Tips for Businesses

12/18/25

Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to lower your 2025 taxes. Here are six to consider: 1. Postpone invoicing. If your…

USPS Postmark Changes May Affect Year-End Tax Documents & Charitable Donations

12/8/25

The USPS recently clarified an important change that could affect taxpayers, nonprofits, and anyone relying on year-end mailings: A postmark now reflects only the date USPS processes a piece of mail, not necessarily the…