Vander Ploeg, Bergakker & Associates RSS Feed http://vbacpas.com/ Take a look at our recent blog posts and client newsletter articles. en-us Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 What to Do If You Haven't Filed an Income Tax Return http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#2 If you're cringing because you haven't filed a 2011 tax return yet, don't worry. It's not too late, and it's not as hard as you may think. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#2 Turn Your Vacation Into a Tax Deduction http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#4 Would you like to legally deduct every dime you spend on vacation this year? The five strategies outlined in this article will show you how. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#4 How to Avoid Penalties on Your Household Helpers http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#1 When you hire someone to work around the house or baby-sit your children, do you need to pay tax for them? 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Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#1 Employee or Independent Contractor - Which Is It? http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#3 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/newsletter.php#3 Why Are Taxes So Complicated? http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=22 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=22 Volunteering at Humane Society of West Michigan http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=21 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=21 Veteran Work Opportunity Tax Credit http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=20 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=20 Retirment Savings Benefit Plans http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=19 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=19 Inherited Retirement Accounts http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=18 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=18 Do You Need Help With a Trust Tax Issue? http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=17 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=17 Health Savings Accounts-A Great Opportunity, But Know the Rules For Your Dependents! http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=16 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=16 Beware of e-mails from the "IRS" http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=15 Scam e-mails purporting to be from the IRS Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=15 An Overview of the Rules for Deductible Automobile Expenses http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=14 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=14 New Rules Issued Concerning Business Related Cell Phones http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=13 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=13 Your business may want to take advantage of these programs before they expire. http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=12 An overview of the tax breaks that may expire on December 31, 2011. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=12 Do you have forgotten U.S. Savings Bonds? http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=11 What to do if you have saving bonds that have matured, but have not been redeemed. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=11 Lunch Meeting with Lake Michigan Credit Union http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=10 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=10 Are any of your donors disqualified persons? http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=9 A brief discussion of the definition of disqualified persons for purposes of the public support test portion of the IRS Form 990. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=9 VBA Accountants...Up to something "Fishy" at Dégagé Ministries http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=8 Vander Ploeg Bergakker and Associates staff volunteer and Dégagé Ministries Friday Fish Fry. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=8 Business Expense Reimbursement Rules http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=7 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=7 Luncheon with Founders Bank & Trust Team http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=6 Luncheon with Founders Bank & Trust Team Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=6 The Challenges of a New Business http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=5 The challenges a new business faces are many. In addition to establishing a market and customer base, many new businesses are run by one or just a few individuals combining their efforts, who often wear many hats. The responsibilities are broad. This is where the sound advice of a licensed CPA becomes valuable. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=5 Make Mine a Million $ Business http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=4 Count Me In Business Leadership Institute opportunity for Greater Grand Rapids area Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=4 IRS Issues New Standard Mileage Rates http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=3 IRS Issues New Standard Mileage Rates effective July 1, 2011 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=3 Sales Tax and Rolling Stock http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=2 Interstate motor carriers can claim an exemption from Michigan sales tax on the purchase of their trucks and trailers. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.vbacpas.com/blog.php?id=2