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What to Do If You Haven’t Received Your W-2 or 1099
Tax season can be stressful enough without missing important documents. If you haven’t received your W-2 or 1099 from an employer or client, it’s important to take action quickly to avoid delays in filing your taxes or risking penalties. First, confirm the deadline. Employers and businesses are required to send out W-2s and most 1099…
Read MoreTax Season Is Almost Over: Last-Minute Tips to Maximize Your Refund
As tax season quickly comes to a close, many individuals and families are making their final push to file before the deadline. Whether you’ve already started or are just getting to it, there’s still time to make smart moves that could help you maximize your tax return. At AIM Tax & Mortgage, we want to…
Read MoreMeet Our Senior Tax Professional: Mike Skobrak
At AIM Tax & Mortgage, we are proud to offer our clients the expertise of a seasoned tax professional with more than 40 years of tax preparation experience. Mike Skobrak brings decades of hands-on knowledge and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving tax landscape, having successfully navigated virtually every type of tax situation. Mike’s extensive background enables him to confidently assist individuals, families,…
Read MoreBest Tax Deductions to Claim This Year (Don’t Leave Money on the Table!)
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful, especially when you know which tax deductions you qualify for. Every year, many taxpayers miss out on valuable deductions simply because they’re unaware of them or unsure how to claim them correctly. At AIM Tax & Mortgage, we help individuals, families, and small business owners in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas maximize their tax…
Read MoreImportant Update: New Tax Benefit for Car Purchases Beginning in 2025
If you’re planning to purchase a new car—or recently did so—there’s an important new tax benefit you should be aware of. Starting in 2025, taxpayers may be eligible to deduct the interest paid on a new car loan—a deduction that has not been available for several decades. We want to ensure you’re informed about this…
Read MoreIRS Electronic Refunds: What You Need to Know
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a significant change to its tax refund distribution process. Going forward, the IRS will no longer issue paper refund checks, except in limited circumstances. Instead, taxpayers will be required to receive their refunds electronically. In addition, the IRS has confirmed that electronic filing for the 2025 tax year…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You File Your Taxes Late and How to Fix It
For Individuals and Small Business Owners Life happens. Financial stress, missing paperwork, or the demands of running a business can cause individuals and small business owners to miss the tax filing deadline. The good news is that filing late is common—and it is fixable. Below is what you need to know if you missed the…
Read MoreCommonly Missed Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners & the Self-Employed
Many small business owners and self-employed professionals overpay in taxes simply because they are unaware of the deductions and credits available to them. With tax laws changing frequently, overlooked deductions can result in thousands of dollars in unnecessary tax payments—money that could be reinvested back into your business. Below are some of the most commonly…
Read MoreInternal Revenue Service releases 2026 Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the 2026 standard mileage rates for taxpayers who use their vehicles for business, medical, charitable, or qualified moving purposes. Effective January 1, 2026, the business standard mileage rate will increase from 70 cents to 72.5 cents per mile. The medical mileage rate was decreased from 21 cents to…
Read MoreKey Takeaways from H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025)
Here are some key takeaways from H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025) from the point of view of a married couple—how the changes may affect your household, finances, and planning. 1. Tax and deduction benefits For couples who file jointly, the bill offers several tax advantages: If one or both spouses are…
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