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October 23, 2020
Interest rates are currently at an all-time low, and it may be time for you to consider refinancing your existing home mortgage to take advantage of […]
October 16, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has furloughed many of its employees or had them work from home to mitigate the spread of the virus. Many […]
October 7, 2020
With the passage of the CARES Act stimulus package earlier this year, the federal government added $600 to the normal state weekly unemployment benefits and increased […]
October 2, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service has resurrected a form that has not been used since the early 1980s, Form 1099-NEC (the NEC stands for Non-Employee Compensation). This […]
September 23, 2020
Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of the newest scam making its rounds through the U.S. Postal Service. To summarize, taxpayers receive a […]
September 16, 2020
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with leaders in education, business, labor, and workforce development, launched the nation’s first program offering tuition-free college for those who provided essential […]
September 5, 2020
Now that most businesses have used or come close to using all their PPP funds, many are eager to begin submitting their applications for loan forgiveness. […]
August 19, 2020
As businesses continue to adjust to the new normal of remote work, it is important that your organization is equipped with the proper resources to succeed. […]
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 […]
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 […]