Eric J. Winschel

CPA, JD, Tax Director - Chesterfield Office

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Eric J. Winschel joined Hochschild, Bloom & Company LLP in 2005 as Director of Taxation. Prior to that time, Mr. Winschel was a manager at a local St. Louis accounting firm. Mr. Winschel has also practiced law as a partner at a St. Louis law firm and has been a manager with a national CPA firm. Mr. Winschel has a broad range of experience in all aspects of taxation including tax compliance, tax planning, estate planning, and research. Mr. Winschel's areas of concentration include corporate and individual federal and state income taxation, retirement plans, compensation planning, estate planning, partnerships, and tax exempt organizations. His duties with the Firm include researching tax and tax-related issues, coordinating tax audits and IRS controversies, review of tax files and returns, presentation of client and in-house seminars, supervision of the Tax Department personnel, administration of the Tax Department and its internal procedures, and providing relevant tax information and updates to the Firm's tax and accounting staff.

Educational Background and Certifications

Mr. Winschel graduated from Rockhurst University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Accounting. Mr. Winschel graduated from the St. Louis School of Law in 1983 with a Juris Doctor degree. Mr. Winschel was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1983. Mr. Winschel is also a licensed CPA in the state of Missouri.

Continuing Education

Mr. Winschel has participated in professional development courses sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Missouri Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Missouri Society of CPAs. His education has included accounting, taxation, ERISA, and estate planning.

Professional Memberships

Mr. Winschel is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Missouri Society of CPAs, the Missouri Bar, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.