I started in the income tax business when I was sixteen years old by helping my dad in his tax business. We didn't have computers or copiers at the time, so my first job was to copy and duplicate the tax returns that my dad prepared. Over the next several years my dad taught me the basics of tax preparation so I could assist in the preparation of the easier returns.
In 1978, when I graduated from high school, I decided to enroll in NTC majoring in accounting. I completed my degree in 1980 and went to work for a public accounting firm which gave me a broad amount of experience in the accounting and income tax field. I started my own small tax firm in 1981 which I operate still today, although it is much larger now.
I took over my fathers practice when he was ready to retire from tax preparation and see many of those same clients still today.
In 2008 I went back to school at Upper Iowa University to complete my Bachelor of Science degree in accounting along with a large portion of my Masters degree in accounting. I am currently working on finishing my master's and considering also studying for my PhD.
I have a son named Dillon, who is also my I.T. person, my husband named Tony and two dogs Diesel and Carmel. I like to cross stitch, camp, sing, and ride my Spyder motorcycle. I have been actively involved in the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Wausau for the past 41 years when I have had the honor of holding the offices of the State President and the Great Lakes Regional President. I am now an international officer for the organization and have been inducted into the international hall of fame. I am also a member of the Noon Optimist International working on their many fundraising projects.
I have been working with Lynn in her tax business for nine years now. During that time, I mostly have been helping enter data. In more recent times, the office moved to Grand Avenue. At that point, I was asked to come in and help create and design the computer system and network for the office.
After some time, I decided that I would like to help prepare individual tax returns for people, and I became a licensed preparer starting in the 2022 tax year. As of January 1st, 2024 I have become a 25% shareholder of the company.
I am an administrative assistant and perform a large portion of the data entry during tax season. I worked in maintenance for a number of years before deciding to change gears and come to work for what is growing into a family business.
I’m Sherry Dupke. A mother of 3 adult sons (one whose an Eagle Scout) and grandmother to 2 very handsome grandsons and a beautiful granddaughter.
I am a retired Scout Shop Manager from National Boy Scouts of America where I proudly opened up 2 of their National stores from cement floors and bare walls to million dollar stores.
In my free time I love to create jewelry and sell it at the local art galleries. You can also find me at my camper that I keep about an hour from the house, on a permanent site, always set up and ready to go! I call it my happy place.
I’m a very proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s where I’m a Past State President and a Past Great Lakes Regional President. I love giving back as much as I can!