Keeping vital records safe can make disaster recovery easier
Natural disasters can strike without warning. Sometimes even the most diligent taxpayers are left without the important personal and financial records they need. People may need documentation for tax purposes, federal or state assistance programs…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Here’s why taxpayers should have an online IRS account
An IRS online account is a safe and easy way for individual taxpayers to view specific details about their federal tax account. Here are some of the benefits and features of this online system. Taxpayers can…
Review Your Taxes This Summer to Prevent a Surprise Next Spring
Each year, many people get a larger refund than they expected. Some find they owe a lot more tax than they thought they would. If this happened to you, review your situation to prevent another…
Michigan to Grant Extensions to Severe Storm and Flooding Victims
State Treasurer Kevin Clinton announced today that the Michigan Department of Treasury will observe the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) tax filing extension, granted to taxpayers who were adversely affected by the severe storms and flooding…