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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…
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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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Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses
Summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during the summer. A popular solution is a…
Summer activities that could affect tax returns next year
While summer is a time for fun, it’s never the wrong time to thinking about taxes – and some of those summer activities could have an impact. Here are a few summertime activities and tips…
Homeowners: review these house-related deductions and programs
The summer months are a popular time to buy or sell a house. New homeowners should put reviewing the tax deductions, programs and housing allowances they may be eligible for on their move in to-do…
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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Time for a “Paycheck Checkup”
The IRS encourages everyone to use the Withholding Calculator to perform a quick “paycheck checkup.” This is even more important following the recent changes to the tax law for 2018 and beyond. The Calculator will…
A tip for teachers: Some educator expenses may be tax deductible
The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. They can only claim this deduction for expenses that were not reimbursed…
Affordable Care Act – Individuals
New IRS Publication Helps You Find out if You Qualify for a Health Coverage Exemption Taxpayers who might qualify for an exemption from having qualifying health coverage and making a payment should review a new…
5 ways to get a jump on your 2015 finances
Now is a great time to start planning for the year ahead. These five tips can help you make the most of your spending and saving in 2015. 1. Rethink your spending with the economy…
Taxpayers must file and pay taxes even if they live abroad
It’s important that U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad understand their tax obligations. Their worldwide income — including wages, unearned income and tips — is subject to U.S. income tax, regardless of where they…
Here’s how the credit for other dependents can benefit you.
Taxpayers with dependents may qualify to claim a few different tax credits. One of these is the child tax credit. The child tax credit benefits people whose dependent meets a series of tests. If the dependent…
Six Things You Need to Know to be Great in Business Today
The Rocky Balboa franchise first came into our lives in 1976. Detroit and Motown both were still churning out hits — cars and records, respectively. Akron was still the tire capital of the world. Rocky…
Most taxpayers can deduct up to $300 in charitable contributions without itemizing deductions
Following tax law changes, cash donations of up to $300 made this year by December 31, 2020 are now deductible without having to itemize when people file their taxes in 2021. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief…
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