Scam Alert: Fraudulent or misleading tax information online
All tax advice is not equal, and all tax advice on the internet and social media is DEFINITELY not equal! We sometimes have clients call to verify information they've learned from a friend on Facebook or an influencer on Instagram,...
IRS rules general health and wellness expenses are NOT medical expenses
IRS has recently said that personal expenses—things like food and general wellness purchases—are not deductible or reimbursable under health flexible spending or reimbursement arrangements, health savings accounts, or medical savings accounts. The warning comes after what the IRS said were...
Tax credits for new clean vehicles purchased in 2023 or after
Starting in 2023, if you begin using a new plug-in electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV), you could be eligible for a clean vehicle tax credit. At the point of sale, sellers must provide details about whether your...
Tax relief for Michiganders affected by storms on August 24, 2023
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in parts of Michigan affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on August 24, 2023. The areas include: Eaton, Ingham, Ionia,...
SR Glossary: Lady bird deed
A lady bird deed, or enhanced life estate deed, is a type of life estate deed that lets the owner maintain control of a property until their death, when the property automatically transfers to a beneficiary without going through probate. ...
Find your unclaimed property at Michigan.gov
Michiganders are encouraged to conduct a simple search online to see if they have any lost or abandoned property, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The state-run database is updated multiple times throughout the year, so even if residents...
Three big changes coming to Michigan income tax returns
When the Michigan Department of Treasury starts processing 2023 state income tax returns on Jan. 29, there will be three big changes taxpayers should expect thanks to a tax overhaul signed into law in 2023 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: All...
Income Tax Credit for Working Families Checks will be Sent in Early 2024
Michigan families will receive Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit (Michigan EITC) for Working Families checks ahead of schedule, beginning February 13, 2024. The administration is taking steps to send the checks to more than 700,000 Michigan households, putting an average...
2024 Standard Mileage Rates announced
Beginning January 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for cars, vans, pickups, and panel trucks will be 67 cents per mile for business purposes, 21 cents per mile for medical or moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed...
Meet our SR Intern: Eric Regan
Eric Regan is a senior at Concordia University, majoring in accounting. He joined ShindelRock as a 2024 tax season intern, where he is assisting the ShindelRock tax professionals with return preparation and organizing. What are you doing during your internship...