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A Summary Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017
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Tax Extenders Bill Creates Last-Minute Planning Opportunities.
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7 End Of The Year Tax Planning Tips
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Summer Tax Updates - Federal Filing Dates and MI Unemployment.
Why Good Bookkeeping Is Good Business
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Will Itemizing On My Tax Return Give Me A Larger Deduction?
Can I File Michigan Sales Use and Withholding Tax Online?
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Tax Planning Now Could Reduce Your Tax Liability.
Tax Considerations When Planning a Charitable Donation
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The Challenges and Rewards of a First Year Michigan Accountant
Should I Lease or Purchase Equipment For My Business in 2014?
How Will My Business be Affected by the New Michigan Minimum Wage Law?
Beware of Telephone Scams Claiming to be the IRS
The Michigan Corporate Income Tax Apportionment Might Save You Money
How Farmers Can Minimize 2014 Taxes
The Expire Act Extends Tax Provisions that Expired at the End of 2013
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Michigan Unemployment Reporting for Employers - January 2014 Change
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