Doug Kolker, CPA
Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC
Doug Kolker leads Wipfli’s energy incentives team, focusing on the energy incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. He is also responsible for the overall planning, organization, supervision and completion of client engagements. He has 20 years of experience working within the construction, real estate, nonprofit, higher education, government, tribal and manufacturing, retail and distribution industries.
Doug began his career as an auditor for private and public companies. With his passion and desire to run his own business, he became president of a chain of retail stores in the St. Louis area, where he oversaw the doubling of the company’s size.
Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA) – Member
- Conflux Co-Learning Center – Board member
Areas of Focus
- Energy incentives
- R&D tax credits
- Construction/Real estate
- Manufacturing and distribution
Education
University of Kansas
- Bachelor of science degree in accounting and business administration
Recent Insights
Articles
Manufacturing CFOs: Do you know your business may already qualify for energy tax incentives?
Apr 06, 2026
Tribal leaders are running out of time to qualify for two clean energy tax incentives
Feb 19, 2026
Clean electricity ITC updates: New bonus credits for low-income areas
Jan 22, 2026
Easy-reference chart: How the OBBB changed tax rules in 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Cities and states are taking the lead on energy incentives — and you can benefit
Dec 12, 2025
What’s not going away: Energy tax credits and incentives that survived the OBBB
Aug 14, 2025
Credits vs. incentives: What’s the right mix for your business?
Aug 06, 2025
How energy credits change your capital planning strategy
Jul 24, 2025
How public schools can still secure clean energy tax credits after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Jul 16, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill is phasing out energy incentives, but there’s still time to act
Jul 14, 2025
Clean energy tax incentives still add up: How schools can fund projects even post-OBBB
Mar 28, 2025
Don’t miss these major tax savings: Claim your state energy incentives now
Mar 03, 2025
Trump’s executive orders don’t impact clean energy tax incentives
Feb 06, 2025
Regulations released for section 48E(h) energy credits: How you can apply
Jan 10, 2025
State tax incentives for electric vehicles and charging stations
Oct 25, 2024
The power of energy tax incentives for tax-exempt entities and tribal nations
Oct 11, 2024
The race is on for Section 48C advanced energy tax credits
Jul 03, 2023
Videos And Webcasts
The future of energy tax credits: How the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts incentives
Jul 11, 2025
Unlock energy incentives: Turn tax credits into cash
Jun 05, 2024
Your must-see guide to obtaining energy tax credits and other incentives
Jul 25, 2023
