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Michelle L. Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49002
Michele L. Taylor, a certified public accountant based in Portage, Michigan, has over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Her practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws and regulations. With expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Taylor serves a diverse range of clients, including various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Taylor also assists clients with sales tax compliance, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Alan R. Leach
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Based in Portage, Michigan, Alan R. Leach provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 20 years of experience, his expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, including tax planning and preparation for businesses and individuals. Additionally, he provides IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
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Jr T. Carey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Located in Portage, Michigan, Jr T. Carey provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Mr. Carey assists clients with financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and sales tax compliance. His expertise includes ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, as well as providing guidance on sales tax regulations to minimize compliance risks.
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Paula A. Sies
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Based in Portage, Michigan, Paula A. Sies provides expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients, specializing in basic accounting, financial planning, and small business accounting. With years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises, Sies offers in-depth knowledge and expertise in financial reporting and tax compliance. Sies's services include retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, all designed to help clients maintain accurate financial records and comply with tax regulations.
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Douglas R. Baiers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Douglas R. Baiers is a licensed certified public accountant based in Portage, Michigan, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He provides a range of services, including individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. With a specialization in small business accounting, basic accounting services, and tax compliance, Baiers helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and achieve their business goals.
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James M. Baird
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Located in Portage, Michigan, James M. Baird is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Baird helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial decisions.
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Donna B. Vandervries
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Donna B. Vandervries, a certified public accountant, has over 10 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the Portage, Michigan area. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, as well as basic accounting services and business tax services. Within the realm of financial planning, Vandervries specializes in guiding clients towards informed business decisions and tax strategies, ensuring they remain compliant with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Scott R. Hunter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Scott R. Hunter is a certified public accountant based in Portage, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience. His areas of concentration include basic accounting services, such as financial statement compilation and bookkeeping, as well as tax compliance for individuals and families. Additionally, he offers representation services before the IRS and provides accounting solutions for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Erik Hoffman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Erik Hoffman is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving entrepreneurs and startups in Portage, Michigan, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals. His expertise also includes tax planning and consulting, providing tailored advice to ensure compliance with tax regulations and optimize financial returns. Hoffman's services cater to the diverse needs of his clients, from general accounting and advisory to long-term financial planning and strategy development.
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Richard C. Bauman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49002
Based in Portage, Michigan, Richard C. Bauman is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing financial expertise to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses since 2001. His specialties include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, ensuring clients' financial records are accurate and up-to-date. Richard's services also encompass payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping entrepreneurs and business owners make informed financial decisions.

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.