Monument Financial Services

05/28/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

If you or your dependent recently graduated college, don’t forget to claim any education credits you may qualify for on your tax return. You’ll want to keep your Form 1098-T from your college/university - it could help you claim valuable tax savings!
Be sure to track your qualified education expenses and save your receipts, including tuition, required books, supplies, and certain equipment that may be required for your courses. In some situations, computers may qualify if required for enrollment or attendance.

The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) may be available for the first 4 years of higher education, and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) may help with future college, graduate school, or job skill courses.

Read more from the IRS here:

Education credits like the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) can help with the cost of higher education. See if you qualify.

05/26/2026

As your kids start summer jobs, consider helping them open a Roth IRA with part of their paycheck. Even small contributions made early can grow tax-free for decades. Time is one of the biggest advantages they’ll ever have when it comes to investing - a little earned income today could become a big advantage later!

Please note: restrictions and contribution limits apply.

05/21/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, please note that our office will be closed Monday, May 25th as we take time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

We will return to the office Tuesday, May 26th at 9AM. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend from all of us at Monument Financial!

05/20/2026

We currently have 2 openings available for new monthly business bookkeeping clients that would also like tax services.

If you think your business may be a good fit, give our office a call at 989-362-5177 or e-mail us at [email protected].

05/18/2026

Mandy and Gillian both had a great time at the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP)'s Annual Convention last week for continuing education! Mandy, who also serves as Chapter President, even taught a class on “Overlooked Tax Breaks.” We’re excited to put all this new knowledge to work for our clients!

05/14/2026

MI UPDATE: Michigan Treasury has confirmed that some “Notice of Adjustment” letters sent in April were issued in error.

If you recently received an unexpected notice, refund check, or balance due letter from the State of Michigan, Treasury is actively working to resolve the issue, and updated notices are currently in the process of being mailed to affected taxpayers.

Learn more here:

Update on Notice of Adjustment Letters Michigan Department of Treasury sent this bulletin at 05/11/2026 03:30 PM EDT Treasury Update Notice of Adjustment Letters Dear Valued Treasury Partner: I am writing to provide an update regarding the 27,000 Notice of Adjustment letters that were issued in erro...

05/12/2026

Received a CP53E letter from the IRS about “missing direct deposit information”? Don’t panic! The IRS has confirmed these notices are legitimate and not a scam.

This notice appears to be affecting many taxpayers right now, including some who owed the IRS instead of receiving a refund. The IRS is currently working on additional guidance regarding these notices.

To stay ahead, you may want to add or update your bank account information in your IRS online account within 30 days of the notice date. We have a simple step-by-step guide available - just give our office a call or send us an email for the guide!

05/07/2026

Mother’s Day is almost here! 💐 We want to wish a happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and moms-to-be!

Expecting or welcoming a new little one in 2026? Don’t forget, your newest family member may qualify you for valuable tax credits when it’s time to file next year’s return.

Read more from the IRS here:

The Child Tax Credit is a tax break you can take for qualifying children. Learn who qualifies and how to claim this credit.

04/29/2026

Updated hours alert! As tax season has wrapped up, our office hours are now:

Monday-Thursday: 9AM - 5PM
Closed on Fridays

Thank you!

04/21/2026

Now that tax season has come to a close, we just want to say a big THANK YOU to our once-a-year tax clients! We’re truly grateful for the opportunity to serve and be part of your year. Your trust means more to us than you know!