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How a Contractor and Advisor Deliver Results for Landowners

By Pinion Editorial | April 5, 2023
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Owner and operator of Welke Ag Tile and Drainage Services, Brent Welke provides drainage tile services to farmers across Central Michigan. Last spring – like many business owners juggling several roles and hats – Brent was at his capacity, on track to burnout, and missing time with his family.  “I …

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Firm Announces Five Principal Promotions: Instrumental in Firm’s Growth Strategy

By Pinion Editorial | April 1, 2023
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April 1, 2023 – Pinion*, a ‘Top 100’ accounting and business advisory firm focused in food and agriculture, biofuels, manufacturing, and regionally-based industries, announced the appointment of five new firm principals: Dari Basore, Geri Arndt, Grant Gattis, Kevin Ananian and Megan Johnson. “These bright leaders have demonstrated an unwavering commitment …

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Maximize Your Deductions: Auto Depreciation Limits Have Increased

By Pinion Editorial | March 23, 2023
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The IRS has released the Section 280F depreciation deduction limits for passenger automobiles – including trucks and vans – first placed into service in 2023. For the second year in a row, the IRS released significantly higher limits for taxpayers. For passenger autos acquired after 9/27/17, placed in service during …

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The Risks of Letting Your Legacy Ride: How Estate Planning Protects the Family

By Pinion Editorial | March 3, 2023
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Ask any successful family business leader “What is your most important accomplishment?”  The overwhelming response is: ‘my legacy’.  And yet, only one in six have an estate plan.  Why work so hard to build a legacy, but do nothing to protect it?     “One of the most important things you …

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Cyber Attack

How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

By Melissa DeDonder | March 1, 2023
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In light of the recent cyberattack that shut down Dole’s North American production, businesses are reminded once again of the importance of cybersecurity and keeping operations secure. “While we typically only see large operations make the headlines after a cyberattack, it’s really important to understand that hackers will penetrate and …

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IRS Extends Tax Deadline for CA, AL, and GA Disaster Areas

By Pinion Editorial | February 27, 2023
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On February 24, the IRS announced that disaster-area taxpayers in parts of California, Alabama and Georgia will now have until October 16 to file individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This is extended from the original deadline of May 15. The Pinion Tax team has summarized the …

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