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.
WE'RE MOVING!
Our Kalamazoo office will relocate to our new office location on July 9, 2026. Our office will be closed July 8-13 for the relocation.
Our new address is:
2725 Airview Blvd, Suite 300
Kalamazoo, MI 49002 ... See MoreSee Less
When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t
Rising home values are leaving some homeowners with large gains when they sell. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a large tax bill. If you sell your principal residence and meet certain requirements, you can exclude up to $250,000 of gain ($500,000 for joint filers). Gain that exceeds the exclusion or doesn’t qualify for it, however, is subject to long-term capital gains tax (or short-term capital gains tax if you haven’t owned the home for more than a year). It also could be subject to the net investment income tax if your income is over a certain amount. Contact us before putting your home on the market. We can help you estimate the tax impact and discuss possible planning opportunities. ... See MoreSee Less
Don’t let the IRS treat your sideline as a hobby
Do you operate a side gig in addition to your regular job? The way the IRS classifies that activity can have a significant impact on your taxes.
If the IRS treats the activity as a hobby, you’re required to report the income but can’t deduct most related expenses. If it’s treated as a business, you can generally deduct ordinary and necessary expenses — even if that results in a net tax loss. The IRS considers several factors when evaluating profit motive, including how you operate the activity, the time you invest, and your history of profits and losses.
If your side business isn’t yet profitable, contact us to discuss your situation. We can suggest strategies to help strengthen your position. ... See MoreSee Less