--- title: Utah Accounting, Tax, Financial Blog | Matt Jensen description: Matt is a recent graduate of Utah State University, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. 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Though he enjoys preparing individual and business tax returns, he loves to visit with clients and make a difference in their lives. ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.cmp.cpa/hubfs/estimated-quarterly-taxes.jpg)](https://blog.cmp.cpa/estimated-quarterly-tax-payment) ## [A Guide to Quarterly Tax Payments](https://blog.cmp.cpa/estimated-quarterly-tax-payment) May 04, 2023 By [Matt Jensen](https://blog.cmp.cpa/author/matt-jensen) [![](https://blog.cmp.cpa/hubfs/Farm-Tax-Credit-Tax-Tips-Every-Farmer-Should-Know-Outside-Blog-2.jpg)](https://blog.cmp.cpa/taxes-for-farmers-what-you-need-pay-if-you-own-a-farm) ## [Taxes for Farmers: What Taxes You Need to Pay if You Own a Farm](https://blog.cmp.cpa/taxes-for-farmers-what-you-need-pay-if-you-own-a-farm) April 22, 2021 By [Matt Jensen](https://blog.cmp.cpa/author/matt-jensen) [![](https://blog.cmp.cpa/hubfs/Conversion%20of%20a%20Sole%20Proprietorship%20to%20LLC%20-%201-1.jpg)](https://blog.cmp.cpa/conversion-of-sole-proprietorship-to-llc/) ## [Conversion of a Sole Proprietorship to LLC](https://blog.cmp.cpa/conversion-of-sole-proprietorship-to-llc/) November 25, 2019 By [Matt Jensen](https://blog.cmp.cpa/author/matt-jensen) [![](https://blog.cmp.cpa/hubfs/LLC%20or%20S-corp.%20Whats%20Better%20-%201.jpg)](https://blog.cmp.cpa/llc-or-s-corp) ## [LLC or S-corp. 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