Welcome to Seber Tans, PLC
Choosing the right accounting firm is one of the most important business decisions you will make. Any firm can add up the numbers and tell you where you’ve been, but Seber Tans will help you focus on where you want to go. In Southwest Michigan, the firm that unites professional expertise with creativity and vision is Seber Tans. With a team of experienced professionals on our staff, we can provide the capabilities of a large national organization, plus the personal attention of an independent firm. Clients choose us because we offer much more than off-the-shelf solutions. We will listen, ask questions, and learn all we can about your current situation. From that input, we’ll find creative solutions to help you focus on your opportunities rather than your obstacles. Join us and see why our clients trust us for their accounting, tax, and business advising needs.
Important BOI Reporting Update
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a federal district court in Texas issued an order granting a nationwide, preliminary injunction that: (1) enjoins enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and regulations implementing its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements, and (2) stays all deadlines to comply with the CTA’s reporting requirements, including the January 1, 2025 deadline for reporting companies to submit their initial BOI report. The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Department of the Treasury, filed an appeal of the district court’s decision on December 5, 2024.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has responded that as long as the preliminary injunction remains in effect:
· reporting companies are not required to report BOI to FinCEN; and
· reporting companies will not be subject to liability for failing to report their BOI.
FinCEN also indicated that reporting companies may continue to voluntarily submit BOI reports. ... See MoreSee Less
Your guide to Medicare premiums and taxes
Medicare Part B medical insurance mainly covers doctors’ visits and outpatient services. Eligible individuals pay monthly premiums for the benefit. The premiums for the current year depend on the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) reported on your Form 1040 for two years earlier. For 2025, most covered persons will pay the base monthly Part B premium of $185. Higher-income individuals pay a surcharge on top of that. For 2025, a surcharge applies if you: 1) filed unmarried for 2023 and reported MAGI above $106,000 that year or 2) filed jointly for 2023 and reported MAGI above $212,000 that year. For 2025, Part B monthly premiums and surcharges can be found on this web page. ... See MoreSee Less
Senior tax-saving alert: Make charitable donations from your IRA
Are you age 70½ or older and want to give to charity? You can make cash donations directly from your IRA to IRS-approved charities free of federal income tax. These are called qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). In contrast, other traditional IRA distributions are wholly or partially taxable. Unlike regular charitable donations, you can’t claim itemized deductions for QCDs. But they aren’t included in your adjusted gross income (AGI). That lowers the odds that you’ll be affected by unfavorable AGI-based rules or hit with the 3.8% net investment income tax. The annual QCD limit is now adjusted for inflation. In 2024, the limit is $105,000. In 2025, it will increase to $108,000. ... See MoreSee Less