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Showing 1 to 10 of 16 CPAs in Fort Gratiot, Michigan
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John R. Sparling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, John R. Sparling is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, serving clients with various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Sparling provides IRS representation and tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Thomas F. Mctaggart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, Thomas F. Mctaggart operates a CPA practice serving the financial needs of local individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. With over a decade of experience providing accounting services, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, supporting clients in navigating complex tax regulations and financial reporting requirements.
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Michael E. Coughlin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, Michael E. Coughlin is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance to individual clients and family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and financial regulations.
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Gail L. Krause
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Gail L. Krause is a certified public accountant based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance. Her services include general accounting and advisory, payroll processing and compliance, and business tax services, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs in various industries. Krause specializes in providing basic accounting services to help startups navigate their financial structure, in addition to offering tax services for S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Linda L. Gonder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Linda L. Gonder is a certified public accountant based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on serving various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. A key aspect of her practice involves assisting clients with IRS representation and ensuring accurate retirement account tax reporting.
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Karen M. Lord
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Karen M. Lord is a certified public accountant (CPA) located in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, she provides expertise in individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a focus on serving entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. She is well-versed in tax laws and regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant financial statements and returns for her clients.
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Thomas L. Gaffney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, Thomas L. Gaffney offers expert accounting services to clients across various industries, including S-Corps, partnerships, and family-owned enterprises. With over [number of years, e.g., 15] years of experience in basic accounting services and small business accounting, Gaffney provides tax compliance and planning strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. As a seasoned tax consultant, Gaffney specializes in retirement account tax reporting and has a deep understanding of the complex tax regulations surrounding this area.
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Laura J. Phillips-Schroll
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, Laura J. Phillips-Schroll, CPA, offers a variety of accounting services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses. With over [number] years of experience in accounting, she specializes in Basic Accounting Services, Financial Planning, and Business Tax Services, serving entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. Additionally, she provides IRS representation and tax planning and consulting services to help clients navigate complex tax situations.
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Nelson L. Finley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
Nelson L. Finley is a certified public accountant based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Finley also specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and achieve their goals.
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James B. Lovett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059
James B. Lovett is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services to businesses of various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He provides specialized services such as payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, to support businesses in meeting their financial obligations.

Michigan's evolving CPA market serves a state transitioning from traditional manufacturing to diversified technology and services economy. The Michigan Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Michigan has a flat 4.25% individual income tax and a 6% corporate income tax. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales and use tax, personal property tax (recently reformed but still complex), and Michigan Business Tax successor provisions. The automotive industry creates specialized needs for supplier contracts, warranty reserves, and cost accounting. Cross-border issues with Ohio and Indiana are common for businesses and residents.

Industry Specializations: Automotive manufacturing and supply chain, technology and software (especially in Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids), healthcare systems, agriculture, tourism and hospitality, logistics, and emerging industries like electric vehicles and battery technology are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in automotive cost accounting, manufacturing footprint optimization, or serving the growing tech startup community.

For CPA Professionals: The Michigan Association of CPAs serves practitioners statewide. Detroit metro offers the largest market with automotive focus, while Ann Arbor emphasizes technology and university-related services, and Grand Rapids provides regional headquarters opportunities. The state faces population challenges but offers affordable cost of living and growing opportunities in emerging industries. Economic transformation creates needs for restructuring advisory and helping traditional businesses adapt to changing markets.