We offer many other services that can help you meet your business needs. We provide business income tax planning and operational advice to highlight the how and why of improving your business’ performance. Starting a…
Estate Tax Planning Services
We can guide you through the complex process of transferring your assets to your beneficiaries while reducing or eliminating the taxes due on these transfers. We also offer complete income tax preparation including estate, trust…
Accounting Services and Quickbooks
We provide full business accounting services, including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, payroll, financial statement preparation and business sales tax and property tax returns. QuickBooks accounting software makes most of the day-to-day bookkeeping operations relatively…
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Stefforia, Petik & Carlson, CPAs provides a comprehensive range of services, including the following primary areas (click on each to learn more):
Missed the Tax Day deadline? Here’s what taxpayers should do
Taxpayers who missed the recent April filing and payment deadline should know their obligations and the possible consequences if they don’t file or have an overdue tax bill. Taxpayers who owe tax Tax owed and…
Understand digital asset reporting and tax requirements
All taxpayers filing 2022 tax year Forms 1040 and 1040-SR must check a box indicating whether they received digital assets as a reward, award or payment for property or services or disposed of any digital…
Anna Sieffert
Anna is a senior accountant at Stefforia, Petik & Carlson, CPA’s and has a Master of Accountancy from Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her other academic achievement is a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Davenport University….
Giving Tuesday is coming; now is a good time to review tax benefits for charitable giving
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday when many people choose to make charitable donations. People making charitable donations for Giving Tuesday, or at any time during the year, should review whether their gift is…
Teachers, classroom supplies may be tax deductible!
Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies…
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Mark Pardon
Mark is a staff accountant of Stefforia, Petik & Carlson, CPAs. He has been performing accounting and tax services for over 10 years and was previously with Pardon & Sutter Accounting.
Ryan Mccollough
Ryan is a senior accountant of Stefforia, Petik & Carlson, CPA’s and is a Master of Science in Accounting graduate from Eastern Michigan University. His other academic achievements include a Bachelor of Arts in Finance…
Helpful Articles
Taxpayers should file their tax return on time to avoid costly interest and penalty fees
Taxpayers should file their tax return by the deadline even if they cannot pay their full tax bill. Taxpayers who owe tax and don’t file on time, may be charged a failure-to-file penalty. This penalty…
Teachers, classroom supplies may be tax deductible!
Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies…
IRS automatically waives estimated tax penalty for eligible 2018 tax filers
The Internal Revenue Service is automatically waiving the estimated tax penalty for the more than 400,000 eligible taxpayers who already filed their 2018 federal income tax returns but did not claim the waiver. The IRS…
Six IRS tips for year-end gifts to charity
Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you…
Seven Steps for Making Identity Protection Part of Your Routine
The theft of your identity, especially personal information such as your name, Social Security number, address and children’s names, can be traumatic and frustrating. In this online era, it’s important to always be on guard….
The Health Care Law’s Effect on Your Tax Return
The Affordable Care Act contains tax provisions that affect the 2014 income tax return you file this year. Almost everyone is affected by the individual shared responsibility provision while only people who purchased coverage…
1st Quarter 2014 Client Tax Letter
To our clients, We are pleased to share this newsletter with our clients. Please contact us to discuss your specific accounting and tax needs. Client Tax Letter_2014 1st Quarter Kirk This CPA Client Tax Letter…
IRS reminds taxpayers an extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes
For most individual taxpayers the tax filing and payment deadline is Monday, April 18, 2022. Those who need more time to file can request an extension to file. Taxpayers must request an extension to file…
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