Category: Accounting
Form 8300: Key Rules for Business Owners
If your business receives significant payments in cash, it is important to understand the federal reporting rules that may apply. Specifically, the IRS requires certain transactions to be reported using Form 8300, and failure to comply can result in substantial...
Meet our Summer Intern: Luka Stanic
Meet our summer intern, Luka Stanic, a rising senior at Hillsdale College majoring in Accounting. Originally from Chicago, IL, Luka chose ShindelRock for its collaborative environment and the opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals eager to share guidance and...
Meet our Summer Intern: Andie Martin
Meet our summer intern, Andie Martin, from Saginaw Valley State University. Majoring in Accounting and originally from New Boston, MI, she chose ShindelRock after experiencing the firm's welcoming atmosphere and the rare opportunity to work one-on-one with team members on...
My 2024 Tax Filing Is on Extension—Now What? (For Small Business Owners and S-Corp Filers)
If you're a small business owner or S-Corporation filer who requested an extension for your 2024 tax return, you’ve bought yourself a little breathing room—but it’s not a pause button. An extension gives you more time to file, not more...
Quarterly Tax Payment Tips for Self-Employed Professionals in Michigan
If you are self-employed in Michigan, quarterly estimated tax payments are an essential part of staying compliant with both the IRS and the Michigan Department of Treasury. Unlike employees whose taxes are automatically withheld, self-employed individuals must estimate and remit...
Tax Deadlines Approaching? Here’s Why Filing an Extension Might Make Sense
As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, some individuals and businesses may benefit from pressing pause. Filing an extension can buy you extra time to organize documents, explore deductions, or resolve complex tax issues without rushing the process. But...
Welcome Back Stephanie Bodmer
Welcome back to Stephanie Bodmer, a recent Oakland University graduate with a BS in Accounting! After interning at ShindelRock last summer, where she prepared 1040 tax returns and gained experience with QuickBooks and UltraTax, Stephanie is excited to further develop...
Meet our Tax Season Intern: Connor Moran
Meet our tax season intern from Western Michigan University, majoring in Accounting and originally from Woodhaven, MI. This first-time accounting intern chose ShindelRock for its great workplace culture and looks forward to gaining hands-on experience with 1099s, PPTs, Business Returns,...
Reviving Accounting: Careers That Shape the Future
It’s no secret that over the past 15 years, the accounting profession has been struggling to maintain a sufficient hiring pool and keep enrollment up; with the situation continuing to worsen. The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted these issues in...