Useful Links

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – National organization for certified public accountants.

Bankrate.com – Obtain leading interest rate indexes.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) – Search the BBB website to make sure a business is free of outstanding complaints.

Dun & Bradstreet – Business credit service.  Also a good source for business-to-business marketing lists.

Florida Department of State – Forms and instructions for starting a Florida business. 

Internal Revenue Service – Current and historical income and payroll tax forms.

Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) – Organization for certified public accountants in the state of Michigan.

Michigan Business Entity Search – Perform a free name search.  Verify that the name you want for your corporation or LLC is available in Michigan. 

Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services – Forms and instructions for starting a Michigan business. 

Michigan Department of Treasury – State taxation forms and instructions, including income, withholding, sales and single business tax (SBT.)

Michigan Property Tax Estimator – Free tool for calculating a property tax estimate for home purchases.  Provides estimates for primary residence (Homestead), as well as second home, rental or business (Non-Homestead.)

Michigan State Board of Accountancy – State of Michigan regulatory agency for accountants.

Michigan Unemployment Agency – Tax forms and instructions for employers that need to administer unemployment taxes. 

SCORE – Free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Protecting investors and maintaining the integrity of the securities markets.

Small Business Administration (SBA) - Federal organization designed to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting, and protecting the interests of small businesses

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services policies and priorities.

U.S. Department of Labor – Administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.

Zillow – Free, instant valuations and data for 65,000,000+ homes.  You do not have to enter any personal information to utilize this free website.