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Tri County Bookkeepers and CPAs is licensed in MI specializing in accounting and tax. Our Strength. Your Numbers. Accounting is what we do best.

Whether we like it or not, today's tax laws are so complicated that filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. It is just too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled. Even if you use a computer software program there's no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional. We're here to help you resolve your tax problems and put an end to the misery that the IRS can put you through. We will happily offer you a free consultation to determine how we can best serve you. We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals.

02/04/2026

Filing your income tax return early can help protect you from tax refund fraud, a scam in which thieves file bogus returns using victims’ Social Security numbers. It can cause big headaches and delay legitimate refunds. But if you file first, it will be the return filed by a potential thief that will be rejected, not yours. Call us at (269) 926-2191 to get your return preparation started.

02/03/2026

Credits provide powerful tax savings potential because they reduce taxes dollar for dollar. (By contrast, deductions only reduce the amount of income subject to tax.) A wide variety of credits are available to businesses. You may be eligible to claim some on your 2025 tax return. And you can take steps this year to increase your eligibility for credits when you file your 2026 return next year. We can help identify the credits you’re entitled to for 2025 and plan your business’s tax strategy for 2026. Call us at (269) 926-2191 to set up an appointment.

02/02/2026

Income investments can play a key role in a diversified portfolio, so it’s important to be aware of their tax treatment. Qualified dividends are taxed at favorable long-term capital gains tax rates. But interest income is generally taxed at ordinary income rates, which can be as high as 37%. So stocks that pay qualified dividends may be more attractive tax-wise than other income investments, such as CDs and taxable bonds. We can help assess the tax consequences of your investment strategy. Call us at (269) 926-2191.

01/30/2026

The IRS has issued the 2026 cents-per-mile rates for calculating tax-deductible vehicle operating costs. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup truck or panel truck is 72.5 cents per mile. (This is up from 70 cents per mile for 2025.) The 2026 rate for medical or eligible moving purposes is 20.5 cents per mile. (This is down from 21 cents per mile for 2025.) For charitable driving, the 2026 rate is 14 cents per mile (unchanged from 2025). These rates apply to gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles as well as electric and hybrid ones. To protect your deduction, don’t forget to keep detailed mileage records. Contact us at (269) 926-2191 for more information on when mileage is deductible.

01/28/2026

Drip, drip, drip. That may be the sound of your business’s retirement savings plan “leakage.” Leakage refers to pre-retirement withdrawals made by plan participants (your employees). When a plan’s total assets and individual account sizes shrink, it tends to hurt administrative efficiency and raise costs. It could also indicate that your workers are experiencing financial difficulties, which can reduce productivity. Contact us at (269) 926-2191 to discuss possible solutions.

01/27/2026

If you expect to owe tax when you file your return and don’t think you’ll be able to pay the entire amount due, it may be tempting to put off filing. But remember, filing for an extension doesn’t extend your payment deadline. So consider filing on time and paying what you can. If you pay at least part of what you owe on time, you can reduce the interest and late payment penalty you’ll owe because your unpaid balance after the April 15 deadline will be lower. Then set up a payment plan with the IRS. Both short-term and long-term plans are available. Contact us at (269) 926-2191 to get your return filed on time.

01/26/2026

Gifts that consist of hard-to-value assets, such as interests in a closely held business, can be risky. A defined-value gift may help you avoid unexpected tax liabilities. A defined-value gift is a gift of assets that are valued at a specific dollar amount rather than a certain number of stock shares or a specified percentage of a business entity. Structured properly, a defined-value gift won’t trigger gift taxes down the road. The key to this strategy is that the defined-value language in the transfer document is drafted as a “formula” clause rather than an invalid “savings” clause. Call us at (269) 926-2191 to learn more.

01/23/2026

The employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave has been made permanent. (It previously had been scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2025.) The credit amount ranges from 12.5% to 25% of eligible wages paid to qualifying employees for up to 12 weeks of paid leave. Beginning in 2026, employers have the option to claim the credit for the same percentage of insurance premiums paid or incurred during the tax year for active family and medical leave coverage. You can’t claim the credit for both wages and premiums, however. Call us at (269) 926-2191 to learn more. We can help evaluate your options and implement a leave program that complies with the IRS requirements for the credit.

01/21/2026

We provide trusted guidance for both individuals and businesses. Our services include tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping and accounting, and compliance. For businesses, we also can support payroll, enhance cash-flow management and provide strategic growth planning. For individuals, we can advise on personal finance, retirement planning and estate planning. With our assistance, you can gain clarity, accuracy and confidence in every financial decision. Contact us at (269) 926-2191 to learn more.

01/20/2026

Business owners: 100% bonus depreciation is back. It had been scheduled to drop to 40% for 2025 and 20% for 2026 and to disappear for 2027. Also, the Sec. 179 expensing limit has doubled for 2025 and is indexed for inflation going forward. Eligible assets for both breaks generally include machinery, equipment, computers, furniture and certain qualified improvements to nonresidential real estate. These tax law changes could make a meaningful difference on your 2025 return and in your 2026 planning. Contact us at (269) 926-2191 to learn more.

01/19/2026

In a divorce, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) allows retirement plan assets to be transferred to a spouse without dire tax consequences. A court issues a QDRO, which states a dollar amount or a percentage of assets that belongs to the spouse. It also specifies the number of payments to be made (or the length of time for the terms to apply). Contact us at (269) 926-2191 for details.

01/16/2026

For 2026, the federal gift and estate tax exemption increases to $15 million (up from $13.99 million for 2025). That amount will be adjusted annually for inflation for 2027 and beyond. Without tax legislation signed into law in 2025, the exemption would have returned to an inflation-adjusted $5 million for 2026. The generation-skipping transfer tax exemption amount also increases to $15 million for 2026 and will be annually adjusted for inflation after that. Contact us at (269) 926-2191 to discuss how these changes might affect your estate plan.

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2525 Lake Pine Drive, Suite A
Saint Joseph, MI
49085

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+12699262191

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http://tricountybookkeepers.com/

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