President Biden presented his proposed American Families Plan (AFP) during his Joint Session of Congress address on April 29, 2021. What follows is an overview of what is included in the plan. But this is only his wish list; Congress will need to draft proposed legislation that will have to pass in both the …
Jason Van Heuvelen joined De Boer Baumann & Company just a couple years ago in 2019. For his education, Jason attended Grand Rapids Community College followed by Davenport University where he graduated with a BBA in Accounting. He made the President’s List in every semester at both GRCC and DU. Since joining DBC, he’s …
The Family Business Estate Tax Coalition recently sent a letter to Congress regarding the legislation proposed by President Biden that would increase capital-gains taxes and eliminate the stepped-up basis for inherited assets. Author Chris Clayton penned a helpful overview of the situation in an article for Progressive Farmer. The Coalition argues that the new …
At the moment, farmers are enjoying good commodities prices. In a recent article from Successful Farming, author Dave Kurns sat down with Brian Philpot, the CEO of AgAmerica Lending, to discuss what farmers should and shouldn’t be doing with their finances in light of the current market situation. Philpot offers advice in the areas …
When it comes to achieving continuity in a farming operation, estate planning plays a vital role. In a recent article from Glacier Farm Media, author Mary MacArthur offers a look at the case of Gary Munro, a farm owner who passed away, and his daughter, Tracey Feist. Click here to learn about how Tracey …
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a plan to devote $4 billion towards improvements in the national food supply chain. A report from Successful Farming explains that the money will be split up among initiatives in the areas of food production, food processing, food distribution and aggregation, and markets and consumers. …
An 18-year veteran of the accounting industry, Lynnette has been a member of the De Boer Baumann & Company team since 2015. She serves in the firm’s Holland & Grand Haven offices, working as a QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor & Trainer and as Payroll Manager. Lynnette’s extensive professional history allows her to serve her …
Despite expending your very best efforts, you have probably lost a major client at some point during your manufacturing career. If this hasn’t happened to you yet, it probably will eventually. A recent article from Thomasnet offers some helpful tips for what to do in this situation. The article recommends trying to sell additional …
When it comes to digital marketing for a manufacturing business, email campaigns are one of the best tactics, according to a recent article from Thomasnet. Author Helen Carey offers a helpful list of “Do’s and Don’ts” to improve manufacturers’ email marketing efforts. She recommends focusing on crafting a strong subject line, using an email …
The coronavirus pandemic has had a costly impact on the manufacturing sector in the form of intense inflationary pressure on the prices of raw materials. A recent article from Industry Today offers some advice for manufacturers in light of this reality. Authors Joe Basar and Marta Mussacaleca recommend that manufacturers prioritize materials categories, identify …
