Jim Pierzchalskicpa

jpierzchalski@prosperityllc.com

Jim Pierzchalski is a state and local tax partner based in the Kansas City office. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an undergraduate degree in accounting and a master’s of accountancy degree with a tax emphasis. He has worked in public accounting since 2005 and has experience working at a Big 4 firm and a regional firm before joining Prosperity Partners in February, 2024. Jim has spent his entire career assisting clients with state and local tax issues related to income/franchise, sales tax, credits & incentives, and due diligence. Jim works with all client types, entity or individual, and industries, including manufacturers, technology, service providers, and non-profits. Additionally, Jim assists clients with state income tax planning, structuring, controversy, and state residency issues. Jim is a frequent public speaker on state and local tax issues and is a CPA licensed in Missouri.

EXPERTISE: State and Local Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions

• Favorite thing about my job: This is a phenomenal organization from top to bottom. It is rare to work with a team where everyone is truly working together and towards the same goals. This team is exceptionally talented and provides exemplary tax compliance, planning opportunities, and accounting solutions its clients.
• What is the best dish you can cook? – I can only be trusted around the grill but some of my specialties include cedar plank salmon, pork tenderloin and beer bratwurst (I’m from Wisconsin!).
• Favorite vacation you’ve taken: In 2023 our family took a spring break trip to San Diego. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed the sights including the San Diego Zoo, the beach in La Jolla and Legoland.
• What is your go-to karaoke song?: “Jesse’s Girl” by Rick Springfield. If everyone is lucky they will never actually hear me sing it.
• I have an irrational fear of __________: It’s a three way tie between snakes, heights, and high speed motion. If you are looking for someone to ride intense roller coasters with, I am not the one!
• Favorite workout or sport to play?: I really enjoy playing basketball and indoor volleyball. I wish I had the talent to match my enthusiasm for both sports.