News Spotlight: BWL Issues Telephone Scam Alert
The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has received several reports of scam imposters threatening commercial customers with loss of service if they do not make a utility payment over the phone.
TAX SOLUTIONS: Taxes on Early Retirement Withdrawals
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
For years you contributed money to a 401K or IRA. Your employer may have matched your contributions. You now have a good chunk of money saved up in your retirement. Then something happens in your life and you need money. One thought is to withdraw money out of your retirement. But, there are tax consequences. What to do?
News Spotlight: 40th Anniversary of the Tri-County Office on Aging
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Tri-County Office on Aging providing services and support to empower older adults and persons with disabilities. Programs like Meals on Wheels, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program, Project Choices and other in-home services support independence. In celebration, Tri-County Office on Aging has planned a year of events. The following is a list of dates and times for the events.
Lansing Community College Coach Mike Ingram Celebrates his 500th Win
Coach Mike Ingram is a graduate of Lansing Community College and Central Michigan University. He was an All-American player at Lansing Community College and competed
for two years at Central Michigan University after a stand-out high school career in Jackson, MI.
Courtesy photo
Secretary of State Kicks Off “Wrap-Around” Statewide
Experts were on hand at a recent community event to speak about topics from drivers licenses to voting. Photo by Rick Garcia
Aboutthatcar.com: Volvo Drive-E powertrains
By Frank S. Washington
LAS VEGAS, NV – If Volvo had not built up a certain amount of capital in the market and within the automotive press, it would have been written off as dead a few years ago.
TAX SOLUTIONS: Health Care Tax Penalty
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
The deadline has passed to purchase healthcare under the Affordable Health Care for America Act, AKA Obamacare. A decision was made not to purchase health insurance. You rather pay the tax penalty. We will review how to calculate the tax penalty for not purchasing health insurance.
“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: JERK CHICKEN DINNER
Enjoy this tasty Caribbean meal!!
News Spotlight: Lansing Makes Plans for New-Build Hyatt
LANSING, MI – CSM Lodging has announced the latest addition to its portfolio: The Hyatt Place in Lansing Township, Mich. The six-story, 125-key Hyatt Place Lansing hotel will be located in the Heights at Eastwood adjacent to the Eastwood Towne Center.
TAX SOLUTIONS 13-8: Amending Tax Returns
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.You filed your taxes on time and it was a huge relief. Getting your taxes prepared every year is burdensome. Then you stumble upon some additional tax information. The nervous twitch you feel inside about taxes comes back. I recommend amending your tax return.