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Frances L. Hughes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Based in Saranac, Michigan, Frances L. Hughes has over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services to clients in the state. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, making her a reliable resource for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses seeking financial guidance. Frances also specializes in IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance, allowing her to effectively address complex accounting issues and ensure clients remain in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Judith M. Tutak-Hill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Judith M. Tutak-Hill is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Saranac, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and diverse business structures. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, catering to the unique needs of her clients. Notably, she provides expert IRS representation and sales tax compliance services, helping businesses resolve complex tax issues and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. With a deep understanding of S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, she offers trusted guidance for various business structures, supporting their growth and financial stability.
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Janet M. Tlapek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Janet M. Tlapek is a certified public accountant based in Saranac, Michigan. With over 12 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she provides expertise in tax planning and consulting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals. In addition to standard accounting services, Tlapek also offers IRS representation, assisting clients in resolving disputes and resolving issues with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Sheri A. Brienza-Wypyski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Focused on helping individuals and families navigate their financial situation, Sheri A. Brienza-Wypyski is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the Saranac, Michigan area. Her area of specialization includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a particular emphasis on assisting entrepreneurs and startups in meeting their unique financial needs. Additionally, Sheri offers tax planning and consulting services, including retirement account tax reporting, to ensure her clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Lawrence S. Tiejema
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Based in Saranac, Michigan, Lawrence S. Tiejema provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience, he offers expertise in general accounting and advisory services, including sales tax compliance. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Lawrence helps his clients manage their financial health and meet tax obligations.
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Thomas D. Dickinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Based in Saranac, Michigan, Thomas D. Dickinson provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, he specializes in navigating complex tax laws and regulations. His service portfolio includes sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, helping clients maintain financial stability and optimize their tax strategies.
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Virgil A. Biggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Virgil A. Biggs is a certified public accountant based in Saranac, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the state. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, tax planning and consulting, as well as basic accounting services and individual tax services. Biggs' clients benefit from his knowledge of industry-specific regulations, which he uses to inform his services and help them navigate complex tax codes.
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Joseph M. Turnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Joseph M. Turnes is a certified public accountant based in Saranac, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and offering small business accounting solutions. Turnes' services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Ronald L. Hausserman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Ronald L. Hausserman is a certified public accountant based in Saranac, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, he provides comprehensive financial services to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, in addition to sales tax compliance. Prioritizing personalized attention and timely support, Hausserman prepares individual and business tax returns, ensuring accurate and efficient filing processes.
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Gretchen L. Ward
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saranac, Michigan 48881
Gretchen L. Ward is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience based in Saranac, Michigan. She provides individual and business tax return preparation services, including IRS representation for taxpayers facing audits or disputes. With specializations in basic accounting, tax compliance, and business tax services, Ward meets the diverse needs of her clients, including individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses.

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.