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...
Meet our SR Intern: Kendall Reid
Kendall Reid is a junior at Central Michigan University, majoring in accounting. She joined ShindelRock as a 2024 tax season intern, where she is assisting the ShindelRock tax professionals with return preparation and organizing. What are you doing during your...
Meet our Intern: James Hu
James Hu is a student at Washtenaw Community College, transferring this summer to Eastern Michigan University, where he will major in accounting. He joined ShindelRock as a 2024 tax season intern, where he is assisting the ShindelRock tax professionals with...
Reasonable Compensation for Determinations of Business Valuations
Closely held businesses often require valuations for various purposes such as securing loans, estate planning, business acquisitions, and strategic planning. One critical aspect of valuing these businesses is assessing the adequacy of compensation paid to owners. Normalization Adjustments Valuing a...
ShindelRock’s Year-End Checklist for Small Businesses
As the year comes to a close, small business owners have a valuable opportunity to wrap up their financial matters and strategically plan for the future. This guide outlines a checklist to streamline year-end processes and maximize financial opportunities: Balance...