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Karl L. Drake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Horton, Michigan 49246
Karl L. Drake is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Horton, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. His expertise lies in individual and business tax return preparation, tax planning, and consulting. As a seasoned accountant, Drake specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, serving individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. One notable aspect of his practice is his ability to provide tax planning and consulting services to help clients minimize their tax liabilities and maximize their financial resources.
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Thomas B. Jurasek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Horton, Michigan 49246
Located in Horton, Michigan, Thomas B. Jurasek is a certified public accountant serving clients in the state since 2007. With expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, he provides a range of services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families, and small and medium-sized businesses. As a specialist in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Jurasek helps clients navigate tax obligations and financial regulations.
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Sandra E. Bird
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Horton, Michigan 49246
Horton, Michigan-based CPA Sandra E. Bird brings over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Her specialized expertise lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the unique needs of her clients. Notably, she offers comprehensive retirement account tax reporting services to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.

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.