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July 13, 2020
Staff Accountant Our growing firm is looking for a diligent person who wants a challenge, variety, and the opportunity to expand their expertise in the accounting […]
July 13, 2020
Administrative Assistant HAS is looking to add an energetic self-starter to join our Administrative team. Heintzelman Accounting Services is a woman-owned Grand Rapids firm, known for […]
June 15, 2020
All of this month, we are pleased to honor HAS Senior Accountant & Tax Analyst, Melanie Willis, EA, NTPI Fellow, for 20 years of remarkable service […]
June 10, 2020
Now that the stay at home order and restrictions on businesses are being lifted, HAS is re-opening our office on June 15, 2020. Our firm has […]
June 10, 2020
June 5, 2020
On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) was signed into law to further help small businesses affected by COVID-19. The goal of […]
May 27, 2020
Recently the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the PPP Loan Forgiveness application and instructions and Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness. While some questions still remain, […]
May 19, 2020
As Michigan gradually begins lifting the stay-at-home order, “business as usual” will have become a thing of the past for both business owners and employees. Contemplating […]
May 1, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans have drawn all types of struggling businesses during this COVID-19 crisis. The primary draw was the added provision of 100% […]
April 29, 2020
Now that many business owners are past the stressful work of navigating the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process, it seems like the hardest part is […]
April 11, 2020
Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) beginning Monday, April 13 at […]
April 11, 2020
Another provision provided in the March 27th CARES Act to help businesses keep their employees on payroll is the Employer Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC provides […]
April 1, 2020
There has been some confusion as to what affect the CARES Act has on Federal student loans. Prior to the CARES Act, the president announced a […]
March 31, 2020
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance Summary: Small businesses will be eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. The […]
March 27, 2020
On the heels of the IRS extensions, Governor Whitmer temporarily suspended the Michigan income tax filing and payment due dates. Below are the new filing and […]
March 27, 2020
Businesses in Michigan have resources for strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here is a list of some webinars available to assist your company. Score Webinars A […]
March 27, 2020
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law in an effort to stimulate our weakened economy […]
March 27, 2020
This page provides resources to answer the most common questions regarding tax payment relief. IRS: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/filing-and-payment-deadlines-questions-and-answers
March 27, 2020
Michigan Small Business Relief Programs Grants Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 Eligible Businesses: Business is an industry outline in an Executive Order suspending business activities or […]
March 24, 2020
Michigan employees who have to leave work due to the COVID-19 pandemic will qualify for unemployment benefits. For individuals that were required to leave work because […]
March 22, 2020
Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), the Secretary of Treasury was instructed to provide additional tax filing relief to […]
March 19, 2020
IT’S OFFICIAL! The Treasury Department and IRS are providing the following special tax payment relief: Q. What is the tax payment relief?A. Federal income tax payments […]
March 18, 2020
Small businesses affected by the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic who were originally going to make their monthly sales, use and withholding tax payments on March […]
March 18, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed March 18, 2020, was one of the earlier COVID-19 pandemic initiatives signed into law. Several provisions are included in […]
March 18, 2020
Dear Clients: We hope you and your family are safe and taking the necessary precautions regarding this outbreak. We are writing because there has been a lot of misinformation […]
March 17, 2020
Our clients and team members are our first priority. As you all are well aware, the threat level of COVID-19 continues to increase in this country […]
March 12, 2020
As you all are well aware, the threat level of COVID-19 continues to increase in this country and is changing rapidly. As we continue learning more […]
March 11, 2020
Our own Sheila speaks about her experience with the current PIN fraud scam going around.
February 5, 2020
As the business landscape continues to change at a fast pace, manufacturers are in the hurry-up mode to research and develop new product lines and research […]
December 27, 2019
As we welcome the New Year, we also are welcoming a new spending law. Here are some key changes.
December 20, 2019
You may have heard the IRS has launched a new W-4 form for 2020. The W-4 Form, also known as the Employee’s Withholding Certificate, has undergone a […]
December 2, 2019
Finding Time to Grow “There’s so much more I want to do but there’s just not enough hours in the day!” It’s a common cry of […]
October 2, 2019
Here are a few different tips to pay off your debt more quickly: First, you should get a clear picture of your debt. This will help […]
September 25, 2019
Last week Friday we enjoyed helping out the community and volunteering at Kids’ Food Basket as a team! We learned a lot […]
September 18, 2019
This Friday we will be out of the office & CLOSED from 12 o’clock noon until 3 pm! We will be out volunteering at Kids’ Food […]
September 18, 2019
Today is National Cheeseburger Day! Where is your favorite place to get a cheeseburger & what toppings can’t you go without!? Check out our […]
September 9, 2019
Are you wondering who can deduct student loan interest on their taxes, the student or the parents? We know that it can be confusing! The answer […]
September 4, 2019
This year many natural disasters have occurred around the world & we never know when the next one will take place. Often, they take place with […]
August 30, 2019
Happy Labor Day 2019! Just a reminder that we will be closed this Monday for Labor Day! We hope that everyone has a great long Labor […]
August 29, 2019
Have you made any virtual currency transactions in the past few years without reporting it? If so, you should have received a letter this month (or […]
August 28, 2019
BEWARE! There is a new IRS impersonation email scam spreading across the United States! Many taxpayers have begun notifying phishing@irs.gov about unsolicited emails they have […]
August 21, 2019
It’s that time of year again – almost the end of summer – where school is about to start up and suddenly everyone’s schedules have changed […]
August 16, 2019
Congrats to one of our newer clients, Redbox+ of Grand Rapids, on new business! We have been seeing you around town! This new company has come up […]
August 9, 2019
The IRS has launched a new & easy to use Tax Withholding Estimator tool! The estimator makes it easier for taxpayers to review their withholding & […]
August 7, 2019
Congratulations to our Senior Accountant & Tax Manager, Melanie Willis, E.A., for becoming an NTPI Fellow® ! Last week she attended the NAEA National Conference in […]
July 31, 2019
Are you looking for some help on creating or accessing your Client Portal? Check out our Client Portal Help page here! Here we created some videos […]
July 31, 2019
Do you & your employees want a better work – life balance? Here are a few quick tips on how to do so: Take advantage of […]
July 25, 2019
What is our new Building Small Business Success series all about? Click on the image below to see the short clip for yourself!
July 24, 2019
Are you looking for events & things going on this weekend in Grand Rapids, MI? We have gathered a few local events that are going on […]
July 14, 2019
We have shortened hours tomorrow – Monday, July 15th! We will be open from 9 AM – 2 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may […]