We specialize in small business and individual accounting and taxes. Our offices are located in Portage, Michigan. We are honored to serve clients located here in southwest Michigan and throughout the United States. No matter where you are located, you can expect big firm advice with a local firm feel. If you are looking for CPAs with vast knowledge and experience who will actually answer the phone when you call, or respond when you email, you've found them.
Our clients aren't just clients; they are our friends. We do everything we can to make sure our clients get top notch service and only pay for services that provide value. We are looking to earn and keep your trust for years to come. Our team, led by Mary Houser, combines for more than fifty years' experience servicing small business and individuals' tax and accounting needs.
By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve.
Our clients aren't just clients; they are our friends. We do everything we can to make sure our clients get top notch service and only pay for services that provide value. We are looking to earn and keep your trust for years to come. Our team, led by Mary Houser, combines for more than fifty years' experience servicing small business and individuals' tax and accounting needs.
By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve.
Services
Houser, Cook & Associates is a certified public accounting firm which works with our clients to provide tax and accounting services for individuals and small businesses.
We also provide tax planning, practice before the Internal Revenue Service, and estate and trust accounting, consulting and tax preparation, and payroll services.
President and founding shareholder, Houser & Baiers, PC, 2005 to 2013, a certified public accounting firm providing accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses.
We also provide tax planning, practice before the Internal Revenue Service, and estate and trust accounting, consulting and tax preparation, and payroll services.
President and founding shareholder, Houser & Baiers, PC, 2005 to 2013, a certified public accounting firm providing accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses.
Houser, Cook & Associates, PC provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries.
At Houser, Cook & Associates, PC, we strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment.
At Houser, Cook & Associates, PC, we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities, maximize your cash flow and keep you on track to your financial goals.
At Houser, Cook & Associates, PC, we strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment.
At Houser, Cook & Associates, PC, we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities, maximize your cash flow and keep you on track to your financial goals.
Have you just started a new business?
Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions?
Generally, these start up costs must be amortized over a period of 180 months beginning in the month in which the business begins.
However, based on the current tax provisions, you may elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred.
The $5,000 deduction is reduced by any start-up or organizational costs which exceed $50,000.
Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions?
Generally, these start up costs must be amortized over a period of 180 months beginning in the month in which the business begins.
However, based on the current tax provisions, you may elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred.
The $5,000 deduction is reduced by any start-up or organizational costs which exceed $50,000.
Following are some generally recognized financial planning tools that may help you reduce your tax bill.
Charitable Giving - Instead of selling your appreciated long-term securities, donate the stock instead and avoid paying tax on the unrealized gain while still getting a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) - If you have a high deductible medical plan you can open an HSA and make tax deductible contributions to your account to pay for medical expenses.
Charitable Giving - Instead of selling your appreciated long-term securities, donate the stock instead and avoid paying tax on the unrealized gain while still getting a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) - If you have a high deductible medical plan you can open an HSA and make tax deductible contributions to your account to pay for medical expenses.
It's possible there could be additional extensions, so check with your tax advisor for the latest information.
Individuals must pay the third installment of 2021 estimated taxes, if not paying income tax through withholding (Form 1040-ES).
Calendar-year corporations need to pay the third installment of 2021 estimated income taxes.
Calendar-year S corporations must file a 2020 income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax, interest and penalties due, if an automatic six-month extension was filed.
Individuals must pay the third installment of 2021 estimated taxes, if not paying income tax through withholding (Form 1040-ES).
Calendar-year corporations need to pay the third installment of 2021 estimated income taxes.
Calendar-year S corporations must file a 2020 income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax, interest and penalties due, if an automatic six-month extension was filed.
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