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TAX & FINANCIAL INSIGHTS BLOG

March 7, 2018

When Is It Best to Work with a Tax Professional?

Are you staring into a cardboard box full of pay stubs, potential deductions, receipts, and itemized lists wondering what’s next? Tax season is in full swing and one of the biggest decisions taxpayers face is how to file their returns.
January 26, 2018
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2018 Tax Reform: What’s Happening & What’s Next?

The 2018 Federal Tax Reform is starting to impact corporations, individuals and small businesses. Learn more about what is happening and what's to come here.
June 20, 2017
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Do I Need a Financial Advisor?

Have you questioned whether you can take on managing your finances yourself? Do you only have a 401K and allow the company assigned by your employer to manage the account? If you have an advisor already, is he or she the right partner for you? If you’re unsure if you need additional financial assistance, keep reading!
June 2, 2017
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9 Tips to Improve your Current 401k Investments

1. Make sure to contribute, at minimum, up to the level of your company’s match. When a company offers a match, it offers potential for “free money” which is not available through any other avenue. If you are a married couple, look at both individuals’ retirement plans to make sure the match is being utilized. …
January 17, 2019

How the 2018 Tax Reform Affects Your Real Estate Business

The tax reform of 2018 affects Realty professionals in three ways: the impact to your realty business, the impact on your future real estate prospects and the impact on the future purchasing power of your clients. Read more here.
February 12, 2019
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Everything You Need to Know This Tax Season

The IRS has announced that they will begin accepting returns on January 28, 2019. The filing deadline is Monday, April 15, 2019. Any returns submitted to […]
March 19, 2019
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GRBJ: Phil Mitchell Comments on Proposed Small Business Tax

Phil Mitchell comments on the proposed increase to small business tax in Michigan.
March 19, 2019
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GRBJ Guest Column: Be Aware of Tax Code Impact

Phil Mitchell was asked to write a guest column about what Michiganders can expect this tax season.
July 2, 2019

Roth IRA v Traditional IRA

One of the key things we do is educate our clients on the different savings and investment tools available. One of the critical points of confusion we try to dispel are the strengths and weaknesses between Traditional and Roth IRAs. We often see clients who are entirely sold on one over the other even though the best retirement plans usually involve a mix of the two at different times in the income and savings cycle. Timing and planning are both critical aspects for determining when to use each vehicle.
July 26, 2019
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GRBJ Article: Bill Aims to Improve US Retirement Prospects

Phil Mitchell was asked to comment about how the pending bill may impact retirees.