Benzing Tax & Accounting

02/06/2025

This is a great list to review for uncommon adjustments. Please give us a call if you have any questions. 517-423-6211

The standard tax deduction is used by most filers. The amounts are substantial, thanks to the increases of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. Plus, it’s easy to claim. The standard amount for each filing status is listed directly on Form 1040. See more tax forms and more about them at Tax F...

01/27/2025

Tax season has officially started! We are back to tax season hours and we are looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Please call 517-423-6211 if you have any questions. Thank you!!

08/31/2024

We would like everyone to know that our phones lines have not been working since Wednesday. We have contacted our phone service and they are working on repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please email John at [email protected] if you need anything. Thank you!

06/18/2024

With great sadness we want everyone to know that my mother Joyce passed on Saturday. As most of you know, she has been battling cancer for years and she is finally out of pain and the suffering has ended. Thanks to everyone that supported her over the years of treatment.

02/24/2024

Be careful who you trust to do your tax returns. Just another reason to have a seasoned professional make sure your taxes are done correctly.

Photo by M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this afternoon announced it has filed an administrative complaint against H&R Block for wiping out customers' entered data as a way to pressure them to pay for higher-priced tax preparation software options...

01/24/2024

I'm not sure what is free in this photo. A similar lack of clarity got TurboTax in trouble with the Federal Trade Commission. (Photo by Lance Grandahl on Unsplash) With the official Monday, Jan 29, start of the 2024 tax filing season just days away, millions of taxpayers already are using tax softwa...

01/18/2024

Very important information for anyone with a LLC, Corp or Partnership. Most businesses will have to register in 2024. Businesses will also be required to keep their information updated going forward. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in a $500 per day fine with a maximum penalty of $10,000.

A new guide posted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network describes BOI rules, answers questions, and provides tools to assist with compliance with the BOI reporting rules.

01/03/2024

Wanted: Seasonal Receptionist/Data Entry Clerk

We are currently accepting applications for a seasonal receptionist/data entry clerk. The job starts on January 22nd and runs to April 26th. The hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Most Saturdays are from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Hourly rate based on experience to be negotiated.

The job will consist of working with clients during the drop off and pickup process, answering the phones, calling clients, entering basic client data and scanning client documents.

No tax experience is required. All applicants must have strong communication and people skills, proficient in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work every day through this season.

Please email John Benzing at [email protected] with your resume and questions.

The interviews will be the week of January 8th.

09/06/2023

Buying a used clean vehicle not only saves money on your vehicle purchase; it can also get you a credit. is letting taxpayers know they can claim up to $4,000 on their qualified used clean vehicle purchase. Make sure you know which vehicles qualify before you make your purchase.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/2gof50PEAbN

04/20/2023

We have updated our hours. We will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday. We will be closed on Friday and Saturday. We are available outside of these hours by appointment. Thank you!