Christina Schultz, CPA
Director, Wipfli Advisory LLC
Christina Schultz, a director on Wipfli's research and development (R&D) tax credit team, has extensive experience involving both research and experimentation expenses under Section 174 and costs eligible for the R&D tax credit under Section 41. With 17 years of experience, Christina has served a diverse group of publicly traded and privately held manufacturing and technology clients. Christina helps her clients identify and understand their R&D opportunities, maximize their R&D credit benefits, and document them to support the credits claimed.
Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional memberships and activities
- Certified Public Accountant – Wisconsin
- BSA - Cub Scout Den Leader (Tomahawk, WI) – 2021 to present
- Leadership Oneida County Participant – 2018/2019
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member
Areas of Focus
- R&D tax credit incentive projects
- Section 174 deductibility analysis
- Federal and state audit defense support
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire- Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting
Recent Insights
Articles
How the OBBB just changed R&D deductions under Section 174
Jul 11, 2025
IRS releases guidance on Section 174 and draft Form 6765
Oct 06, 2023
The impact of the Populous court case on the R&D credit, fixed price contracts and funded research
May 28, 2020
State R&D tax credits: A state tax planning opportunity
Dec 15, 2019
Videos And Webcasts
Research and Development Tax Credit Opportunities for Ag
Feb 20, 2019