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Debra Nienas-Hodgson

Senior Tax Manager

Debra Nienas-Hodgson is a Senior Tax Manager at Compound Wealth Advisory and Tax with over 30 years of experience in tax compliance, tax planning and accounting for small businesses and real estate groups. Debra is dedicated to developing client relationships, assist with accounting, business and tax challenges and aide clients with planning for future growth while using an approach that is unique to their situation.

Education

MS Taxation, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

BBA in Accounting, University of Wisconsin- Whitewater

Certified Public Accountant -State of Wisconsin

Credentials

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Outside the office

I enjoy spending time hiking in the mountains and walking on beaches.

Areas of Expertise

Tax Compliance for high wealth individuals and real estate professionals.

Federal and State audit compliance.

Controllership- over seeing payroll tax compliance, financial reporting and analysis for partnership and corporate structures

Provide prompt support for accounting and tax issues.

Professional Experience

Manager, Rhoda Smith & Associates SC (2005 -2025)
Tax Senior, Spruce CPA, (1993-2005)

Blogs

Blog

Retirement Planning in Madison, WI: A Wealth and Tax Checklist

Retirement planning in Madison, WI often involves more moving parts than people expect. Many households here combine state or university pensions, workplace retirement plans, health care questions, and in some cases a business or rental property. Turning all of that into reliable income, while managing taxes for decades, takes coordination between your investments and your tax plan.

Finding a Fiduciary Financial Advisor in Madison, WI

If you are looking for a fiduciary financial advisor in Madison, WI, you are already asking one of the most useful questions in the search: will this person be required to act in my best interest?

How to Choose a Financial Advisor for Business Owners

For most business owners, the company is the largest asset they own, and personal and business finances are tightly connected. Decisions about compensation, retirement plans, entity structure, and an eventual sale all affect your personal wealth and your taxes. That is why choosing a financial advisor for business owners usually calls for more than finding someone to manage a portfolio.

Financial Advisor for Physicians: Wealth and Tax Planning for Wisconsin Doctors

Physicians often reach high income later than other professionals, carry significant education debt, and then face complex decisions quickly: practice ownership, retirement plans, insurance, and taxes that rise as income grows.

High Net Worth Financial Advisor: What to Expect and Questions to Ask

As wealth grows, financial decisions start to overlap. A stock sale affects your tax return. A business distribution changes how much you can invest. A gift to your children touches your estate plan. A high net worth financial advisor is meant to help you see those connections and make decisions with the full picture in view, rather than one account or one tax year at a time.