We want to help you manage your business efficiently, profitably, and lawfully. One of our most important goals is to build and maintain long-lasting relationships which allow us to partner with you in your unique business and personal financial situation. This website is just one small part of that commitment to you. Please Contact Us for additional information about our firm and the services we offer. We look forward to speaking with you soon!   Fiscal Cliff Act Averting the “fiscal cliff” at the last hour, on January 1, 2013 Congress preserved most of the Bush-era tax cuts and extended many other tax provisions that had lapsed. Click on the following link to learn more: Fiscal Cliff Act. 2013 Social Security Tax The reduced Social security tax withholding for employees expired on December 31, 2012. Click on the following link to learn more: SS Tax Update.  New Mileage Rates for 2013: In late 2012 IRS announced the standard mileage rates for 2013. Click on the following link to learn more: Mileage Rates 2012 Year End Tax Planning Update Unless significant legislation is passed by the end of the year, many current income tax provisions are set to phase out, contributing to what has been labeled a "fiscal cliff." Click here to learn more about many of these expiring tax provisions: 2012 Year End Tax Planning.  MI Unemployment Tax Changes  Starting in the 3rd quarter of 2012, Michigan unemployment taxes will be filed with the new Form 1028 and will now have increased penalties for late filing. Click here to learn more: MI Unemployment.  MI Withholding Tax Rate Change Effective October 1, 2012, income tax withheld on behalf of an employee should be adjusted to 4.25%. Click here for updated tax tables: MI Withholding. 2012 MI Tax Law Changes for Retirees  Starting in 2012, Michigan tax law will phase in tax increases to retirement income. Click here to learn more: MI Retirees.