Partner

Peter Haukebo

peter.haukebo@askfrost.com

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court for the District of Colorado
  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Tax Court

Background & History

Peter Haukebo is an accomplished attorney and partner at Frost Law in Annapolis, Maryland.  With a focus on taxation law, Peter has dedicated much of his career to defending clients against government action (or inaction) in tax controversies.  He also represents business owners in transactional matters and tax planning, overseeing these practices within the firm.  More recently, he has been deeply involved with pandemic-era tax credit and financial assistance programs, advising on issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program, Family First Coronavirus Response Act, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and the Employee Retention Credit ("ERC").  Although he has been involved in all aspects of the ERC program, his current focus is on helping eligible employers initiate refund claim litigation in the federal district courts and the United States Court of Federal Claims.  Within the firm, Peter chairs the Legal Innovation Committee, driving advancements and improvements to how the attorneys of the firm engage in the practice of law.

In addition to his practice, Peter has a strong commitment to legal education and service to his community. He previously served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law for six years, where he instructed in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. He is a frequent presenter on current tax issues, having taught courses with the National Association of Tax Professionals, Maryland State Bar Association ("MSBA"), Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals, National Association of Enrolled Agents and CPA Academy, and has participated as a panelist and moderator at several American Bar Association Section of Taxation conference programs. Additionally, Peter co-hosts the vodcast, A Way with Taxation.

Peter's leadership extends to his role as a board member of the CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign of Maryland, which is dedicated to promoting the economic advancement of low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland.  He is also a former board member of The Transformation Center, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals living in South Baltimore.  Notably, Peter is a Past Chair (2023-24) of the Taxation Law Section of the MSBA and was recently elected as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation.

Mr. Haukebo's legal journey began at the University of Maryland School of Law; he earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and political science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing golf and spending time on the Chesapeake Bay and its river tributaries; a family with three young boys keeps him busy when Peter is not in the office.

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD
    - J.D. cum laude, 2011
  • Miami University, Oxford
    - B.A. magna cum laude, 2005
    - Honors: Psychology & Political Science Double-Major

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

Section of Taxation, American Bar Association (ABA)

  • Ethical Pitfalls and Considerations in Tax Collection Representation; ABA May Tax Meeting, 2022
  • Coming Correct in Collections: Ethical Considerations; ABA Fall Tax Meeting, 2023

Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)

National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP)

  • Assisting Clients with Significant Tax Debt in IRS Collections; Taxposium, 2022, Las Vegas, NV
  • Coming Out of the Dark: International Reporting; Taxposium, 2022, Las Vegas, NV
  • Employee Retention Credit, TaxCon
  • Assisting Clients with Significant Tax Debt in IRS Collections; Taxposium, 2023, San Antonio, TX
  • Handling ERC Audits and Amendments; Taxposium 2024, Orlando, FL
  • CTA Latest Developments; Taxposium 2024, Orlando, FL

CPA Academy

Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

  • The Tipping Point, when an ERC Claim Goes Too Far
  • Legal Update for Government Contractors; Government Contractors Conference, October 2023, Greenbelt, MD
  • 2023 Advanced Tax Institute - Day 1 - Current Tax Issues and Business Tax Update

Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals (MSATP)

Money, Riches & Wealth on AM 680 WCBM

Other

  • Employee Retention Credit, American Academy of Attorney-CPAs (AAA-CPA), December 14, 2021
  • State Tax Update, Association of Practicing Certified Public Accountants (APCPA)
  • Funding Bankruptcy Cases Without Debt: The Employee Retention Credit, American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), March 30, 2023
  • Employee Retention Credit, National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, November 17, 2023
  • Commonly Missed Tax Planning Opportunities, National Federation of Independent Business, August 2, 2023

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association
      - Taxation Law Section, Past Chair (2023-24)
      - Business Law Section
  • Maryland Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • American Bar Association
      - Section of Taxation
      - Business Law Section
  • National Society of Tax Professionals
  • CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign of Maryland, Board Member

Gold Quote Marks

We had the pleasure of working with Frost & Associates this year to prepare and file ERC returns. Everyone from their administrative staff to their paralegals and attorneys were friendly, professional and kept us informed every step of the way. Highly, highly recommend.

Crista H.
Gold Quote Marks

Peter Haukebo is highly knowledgeable, professional, and caring. I would definitely recommend Frost and Associates, especially Peter, for all of your tax concerns.

Marc D.
Gold Quote Marks

Frost & Associates, LLC, is a great firm with very knowledgeable tax attorneys.  I had the opportunity of working with Attorney Peter Haukebo who exhibited professionalism and provided excellent counsel at all times.  I therefore highly recommend the services of Frost & Associates for all tax issues.

Yaw A.