Jessica Macklin

Jessica L. Macklin, CPA

Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Jessica Macklin is a partner in Wipfli’s tax department with nearly 15 years of experience providing tax planning and preparation services for corporations, partnerships, farmers and individuals. She specializes in state and local taxation and helps clients navigate the tax laws of the state and local jurisdictions in which they operate. Jessica’s clients appreciate her vast state and local tax knowledge as well as her timeliness and responsiveness to their questions and issues.

  • State and local taxation
  • Tax preparation and planning
  • Affordable Care Act compliance

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
  • Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) – Member
  • ICPAS State and Local Tax Committee – Member
  • Sterling Today – Board member
  • Sauk Valley Area Chamber
  • Northern Illinois University Accountancy Executive Advisory Council

Northern Illinois University
  • Bachelor of science degree in accounting
  • Master of accounting science degree
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