Blog posts from: 2018
ShindelRock sends 100,000 thank yous to American service members
ShindelRock team members took part in the national 100,000 Thank Yous effort to send handwritten thank you notes to American service members! All cards will be donated to Operation S.E.N.D. through Military Missions, which ships out 8,000+ care packages to...
ShindelRock family generously supports Kennedy’s Disease Association
ShindelRock was a proud sponsor of and match donor to the 2018 Ed Montie 5K, a run to support Kennedy's Disease research and those seeking a cause and cure of this genetic disorder, which afflicts men in their adult years....
Join ShindelRock as we help Gleaners feed Metro Detroit’s hungry!
Each holiday season, ShindelRock teams up with Gleaners to provide hungry children, families, and seniors in our community with the nutritious and healthy meals they need. We've created two simple ways to get involved: DONATE FOOD: By purchasing food directly...
ShindelRock Senior Accountant Amanda Sayn, CPA, earns CFF designation
Amanda Sayn, a CPA financial forensics expert with ShindelRock, has recently been awarded the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) Credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The CFF Credential, established in 2008 by the AICPA, is granted to...
Congratulations Marianne Lilly, 2018 MICPA Experience Woman to Watch
Congratulations Marianne Lilly, Partner at ShindelRock, on your Michigan Association of CPA Experienced Woman to Watch recognition at the MICPA Annual Dinner October 3, 2018! Your ShindelRock family joins our industry colleagues in recognizing your immense contributions to our field, including...
Congratulations Amanda Sayn, 2018 MICPA Emerging Leader
Congratulations Amanda Sayn, Senior Accountant at ShindelRock, and your Michigan Association of CPA Emerging Leaders Task Force co-members for all the hard work you have done! Amanda's team is being honored at the MICPA Annual Dinner October 3, 2018.
Tax Reform Planning Series: Take advantage of the new child tax credit
Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the child tax credit was $1,000 per qualifying child, but it was reduced for married couples filing jointly by $50 for every $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which their Adjusted Gross...
Tax Reform Planning Series: Maximize home mortgage interest deductions
Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), taxpayers could deduct interest paid on up to $1 million ($500,000 if married filing separately) of home acquisition debt (debt used to buy or substantially improve a first or second home). Also,...
Congratulations to our clients, big winners at QL Detroit Demo Day!
On June 22, 15 companies from across the region pitched their business idea in front of a live audience for a share of over $1 million as a part of the second annual Quicken Loans Detroit Demo Day. The one-day...
Tax Reform Planning Series: New standard deduction versus itemized deductions
For 2018, joint filers can enjoy a standard deduction of $24,000 (versus $12,700 for 2017). The new standard deduction for heads of household is $18,000, and single taxpayers (including married taxpayers filing separately) can claim a standard deduction of $12,000....