One aspect of my practice that I really enjoy is helping nonprofit organizations achieve exemption from federal income tax. The exemption process involves the filing of an application with the IRS and a review process that can take months. A question…
Read More
In a couple of weeks, Lee Flaherty will be taking part in a dinner and presentation hosted by the Financial and Estate Planning Council for Metro Detroit. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to enjoy the GM Heritage Center, which serves as “…
Read More
On a recent visit to the Dominican Republic, I toured las Casas Reales (the Royal Houses) in Santa Domingo — the seat of Spain’s government in the New World. It dates from the very early sixteenth century when Columbus’ son served as the te…
Read More
Enjoy old fashioned small town skating at Riley Park Ice Rink in downtown Farmington. The rink is open most cold-weather days and is one of many standing tributes to local benefactor, George F. Riley, who passed away on January 5th. Wright Beamer is…
Read More
Read More
In a recent article, we highlighted the January 1, 2018, minimum wage increase under the Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, Public Act 138 of 2014 (“the Act”). We now want to remind readers of three “special situations” under the Act: 1. An empl…
Read More
Next month, Wright Beamer will be sponsoring and attending the State of the Cities breakfast hosted by the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce. This informative event will bring together Steven Schneeman and Ken Massey, the mayors of Farmingt…
Read More
…Handles Probate Administration? “You mean you could handle that for us? We wouldn’t have to do anything?” I was at the deceased’s home, sitting with my clients at a table surrounded by piles of papers. My clients looked weary and were…
Read More
Farmington Hills resident, Ara Topouzian, has been appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The 15-member council is part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and strives to “encourage…
Read More
Read More
While the federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not increased since 2009, states can impose a minimum wage above the federal amount. As we have mentioned before, Michigan has done just that, and on January 1, 2018, the Michigan minimum wage increased $0.…
Read More
Every year, we at Wright Beamer take time out of our hectic holiday schedules to make merry! This past Friday, we came together at Fleming’s restaurant to do just that, appreciating tasty food and easy laughter. We are always grateful for oppor…
Read More
