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April 01, 2020

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation Programs

April 01, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation Programs

Governor announces new programs to increase and expand Unemployment Benefits for workers affected by Covid-19; benefits increased for all unemployed workers, expanded to self-employed and low-wage workers. 

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March 31, 2020

Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist

March 31, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.

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March 30, 2020

Michigan Small Business Relief Program

March 30, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Michigan Small Business Relief Program

Michigan’s small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus can now apply for the Michigan Small Business Relief Program.

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March 27, 2020

How to File an Unemployment Claim

March 27, 2020/ Leif Peterson
How to File an Unemployment Claim

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has developed a schedule for workers to file for benefits based on the first letter of their last name. Please find the schedule and instructions for filing for Unemployment Benefits.

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March 26, 2020

Small Business Administration Loans

March 26, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Small Business Administration Loans

Information regarding Loans available through the Small Business Administration.

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March 18, 2020

Coronavirus Update

March 18, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Coronavirus Update

This is a quick update on the status of our tax preparation season in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

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February 25, 2020

Avoiding misclassification of workers

February 25, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Avoiding misclassification of workers

Check out this article about avoiding misclassification of workers.

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February 19, 2020

Life and living - to a tea!

February 19, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Life and living - to a tea!

No matter what kind of tea you prefer, you are sure to find a great comfort and even a sense of relaxation if you adopt one of these international tea rituals.

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February 11, 2020

Bouncing back from a setback

February 11, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Bouncing back from a setback

These tips can help you adopt the right mindset to bounce back from a setback and take positive steps to move forward

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February 05, 2020

Mind Flex! Test your healthy habit IQ

February 05, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Mind Flex! Test your healthy habit IQ

See why these tried-and-true health habits actually work, and then try incorporating them into your routine.

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January 30, 2020

5 Tips to simplify tax time

January 30, 2020/ Leif Peterson
5 Tips to simplify tax time

April 15 always seems to sneak up, and surely this year will be no different. While there’s no escaping the tax deadline, this year will be the easiest tax season ever. Use the following tips to streamline the tax return process and minimize stress.

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January 23, 2020

Cryptocurrency 101

January 23, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Cryptocurrency 101

If you are involved with cryptocurrency, this guide will help you understand the related tax obligations.

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January 15, 2020

Functional fitness training: Is it right for you?

January 15, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Functional fitness training: Is it right for you?

Functional fitness can improve your quality of life, which is one of the best reasons to try it!

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January 14, 2020

2020 Mileage Rates!

January 14, 2020/ Leif Peterson
2020 Mileage Rates!

Here are the mileage rates for 2020

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January 06, 2020

Beat the post-holiday slump

January 06, 2020/ Leif Peterson
Beat the post-holiday slump

If starting up your regular routine again leaves you feeling overwhelmed, especially after the frenzied stretch of the holiday season, check out our tips for easing back into business.

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December 18, 2019

Milk and -Something Special - For Santa

December 18, 2019/ Leif Peterson
Milk and -Something Special - For Santa

Santa will soon be here! Check out our list of ideas for leaving him something a little different than the usual cookies!

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December 16, 2019

From the Firm - A Season of Giving

December 16, 2019/ Leif Peterson
From the Firm - A Season of Giving

Here we are at the tail end of the year. And that means it’s time to get things wrapped up so you can breathe easy and enjoy this special season. Be sure to check out our year-end tips to help you.

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December 11, 2019

Reducing Your Holiday Hosting Risk

December 11, 2019/ Leif Peterson
Reducing Your Holiday Hosting Risk

Here are some important ways you can reduce your liability exposure as a holiday gathering host.

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December 02, 2019

Minimum Wage Increase

December 02, 2019/ Leif Peterson
Minimum Wage Increase

The Michigan minimum wage is increasing as of January 1, 2020.

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November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving Hours

November 27, 2019/ Leif Peterson
Thanksgiving Hours

Our office will be closed Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th, 2019 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a safe & happy holiday weekend.

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