Tax, Accounting & Small Business Advice from a Grand Rapids, MI CPA

Plain-English answers to the tax, accounting, and small business questions Mindy Kiliszewski hears most often from Grand Rapids, MI clients. New posts monthly — written for Michigan business owners and residents, not search engines.

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Coming Aug 2026

Small Business Tax Deductions in Michigan: Complete 2026 Guide

Every commonly-missed Michigan small business tax deduction — home office, vehicle, Section 179, PTET, retirement contributions, and how to document each one correctly.

Michigan Tax · 12 min read
Coming Sep 2026

When Should You Hire an Accountant for Your Business?

The five income, complexity, and entity-structure triggers that mean it's time to hire a CPA — and what happens when business owners wait too long.

Small Business · 7 min read
Coming Oct 2026

Tax Season Checklist for Grand Rapids Small Business Owners

A month-by-month checklist starting in November so you walk into April 15 prepared — not scrambling. Federal and Michigan-specific deadlines included.

Tax Planning · 9 min read
Coming Nov 2026

S-Corp vs. LLC: Which Business Structure Is Right for You?

The tax, payroll, and compliance differences between an LLC and S-corp in Michigan — including the income threshold where the S-corp election usually starts paying off.

Small Business · 11 min read
Coming Dec 2026

Quarterly Estimated Taxes: A Guide for Michigan Self-Employed

How to calculate quarterly estimated taxes for federal and Michigan income, how to make payments online, and how to avoid the underpayment penalty.

Michigan Tax · 8 min read

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