Last Minute Tax Tips From Diemer on Deadlines and Deductions
Local tax preparers warn April 17 is the deadline with extensions available. Diemer Accounting & Tax Services notes 120 hour peak weeks for staff and offers guidance on filing extensions, estimates due, and avoiding penalties. Changes for 2018 include moved alimony rules and reduced deductions, urging taxpayer education and organized records.
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Ken Diemer
Diemer Accounting & Tax Services Inc
Holland
Diemer
Leslie Igartua
Diemer Accounting and Tax Service
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Storm knocks out power across West Michigan
A late winter storm with high winds and ice left thousands without power on Saturday April 14. Ottawa County saw outages in Park Township and West Olive, Allegan County affected over 1000 across multiple townships, and East Grand Rapids reported nearly 5000 outages by 2:30 p.m. as the storm continued. Gusts above 50 mph and ice accumulations of a quarter to half an inch were expected, with trees likely to fall on lines and travel deemed dangerous.
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West Michigan
Ottawa County
Park Township
West Olive
Allegan County
Allegan
Laketown
Manilas Township
Lee Township
Casco Township
East Grand Rapids
National Weather Service
Grand Rapids
Nesbitt enters race for Michigan 26th Senate seat
Aric Nesbitt, long-time West Michigan resident and former Michigan House majority floor leader, announces bid as a Republican to represent the 26th Senate District covering Van Buren and Allegan counties and parts of Kent County. He aims to balance budgets, lower debt, and defend constitutional rights while highlighting his farm roots and Hillsdale College economics education. The seat is open due to Tonya Schuitmaker’s term limit and a GOP field that includes Bob Genetski, with Garnet Lewis challenging from the Democrats. Election timeline notes filing deadline and primary date.
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Aric Nesbitt
West Michigan
Lansing
Nesbitt
Michigan
Senate
van Buren
Allegan
Gaines Township
Kentwood
Kent County
Rick Snyder
Tonya Schuitmaker
Lawton
Schuitmaker
Bob Genetski
Allegan County
Garnet Lewis
Saugatuck
Erwin Haas
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