The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215 to 214 on May 22 to advance a nearly $4 trillion tax bill after reaching a compromise on key tax issues, but significant challenges await in the Senate.

Drake is the head coach of GVSU Bass Anglers, a competitive bass fishing club sport at Grand Valley State University. This year, his two worlds converged in a meaningful way: EHTC signed on as the title sponsor of Bass Anglers’ 2025 competitive season.

Succession happens—planning makes the difference. As your family considers a transfer of ownership between generations, it’s vital to understand why a well-conceived plan is so important and what the critical elements of the process are.

On January 17, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed H.B. 5022 (Public Act 216 of 2024), a taxpayer-friendly bill that makes welcome changes to the state’s flow-through entity (FTE) tax rules. The new rules are effective retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.

Michigan’s new R&D Tax Credit, effective January 1, 2025, offers incentives for businesses conducting R&D in the state. Large businesses can claim up to $2M, while small businesses can receive up to $250K. An additional credit is available for university collaborations.

As 2024 draws to a close, business leaders are gearing up for year-end audit preparation. Even for well-prepared organizations, audits can be a challenging process.

Effective planning and goal-setting are crucial for success—neglecting these steps can lead to failure. This insight highlights key points, best practices, and important reminders for leaders to consider as they begin their audit preparations.

Full-service CPA firm, EHTC, announces the hiring of Joanna (Jo) Gould, CPA as a Director in the Tax Department.

Gould has over nine years of experience in public accounting, with most of her career spent at a “Big Four” accounting firm in Grand Rapids. Gould specializes in tax compliance and planning for closely held businesses and their stakeholders, family offices, and high net-worth individuals.