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Accomplishments at MKG, PC
Sep 30, 2019 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG) is proud to announce that Nicholas J. Laratta, MSA, staff accountant, earned his Certified Public Accountant certificate after passing all four parts of the CPA exam.
Nick...
MKG is hiring! - Lapeer Office - Administrative Assistant
Sep 06, 2019 -
With decades of service to our clients and our community, Mattina, Kent & Gibbons is growing and seeking candidates that want to grow along with us, both personally and professionally.
We are seeking a candidate for...
IRS Urges Paycheck Checkup:
Jun 12, 2019 - News Release IR 2019-107
The IRS has launched a special campaign encouraging taxpayers to perform a "paycheck checkup" to ensure the right amount of tax is being withheld from their paychecks for 2019. This is particularly important given...
SUMMER HOURS
May 31, 2019 -
Starting Memorial Day week (May 31) and ending Labor Day weekend (Aug 30)
Our Office will be Closing at Noon on Fridays
MKG ranks 23rd on the new Crain's Detroit Business list...
Jan 06, 2019 -
MKG is ranked 23rd in the new Crain’s Detroit Business list of largest accounting firms in Michigan. The list is published in the December 24, 2018 issue of Crain’s. MKG has been noted in Crain’s...
Meal & Entertainment Changes Under the Tax Reform
Jan 01, 2019 -
The new tax act establishes additional limitations on the deductibility of certain business meals and entertainment expenses. Under the act, entertainment expenses incurred or paid after Dec. 31, 2017 are nondeductible. ...
Office Holiday Hours
Dec 03, 2018 -
The Office will be closed the following days
December 13th Office Closing at Noon for Holiday Staff Luncheon
December 25th, December 31st & January 1st
Have a Safe and...
Stonewall Pumpkin Festival Rochester Hills 2018
Oct 13, 2018 -
Meet Stanley the MKG Scarecrow.
Our whimsical scarecrow will be on display at the Museum during the Pumpkin Festival and then it will be moved to downtown Rochester on the southeast corner of Main Street & University...
Accomplishments at Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, PC
Aug 22, 2018 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG), is proud to announce that Lynn Ling Chen, staff accountant, earned her Certified Public Accountant certificate after passing all four parts of the CPA exam.
Lynn received her...
2018 Best of the Best...
Jul 31, 2018 -
Lapeer office of Mattina, Kent & Gibbons receives “Best of the Best” honors from County Press readers...
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG) announces the firm’s Lapeer office has...
Office Closed - Wednesday July 4, 2018
Jul 03, 2018 -
Happy Fourth of July!
Normal Business Hours will Resume on Thursday July 5 at 8 am.
Tax Cuts & Jobs Act 2018 for Individuals
Feb 02, 2018 -
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is a sweeping tax package. Here's a look at some of the more important elements of the new law that have an impact on individuals. Unless otherwise noted, the changes...
Tax Cuts & Jobs Act 2018 for Businesses
Feb 02, 2018 -
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") is a sweeping tax package. Here's an overview of some of the more important business tax changes in the new law. Unless otherwise noted, the changes are...
MKG is Hiring
Dec 19, 2017 -
MKG is hiring!
You landed at the right spot! With decades of service to our clients and our community, Mattina, Kent & Gibbons is growing and seeking candidates that want to grow along with us, both personally...
Information about Washington's attempt at tax reform...
Dec 13, 2017 -
One of the proposals that is consistent in both the House and Senate versions of the bill are the elimination of state income taxes as an itemized deduction. Our records show that we prepared, and sent you...
MKG is Hiring - We are seeking candidates...
Oct 03, 2017 -
Hello! Are you looking at a new career opportunity?
You landed at the right spot! With decades of service to our clients and our community, Mattina, Kent & Gibbons is growing and seeking candidates that want to grow...
Lapeer Office "Best of the Best" honors from County Press readers
Aug 07, 2017 -
The firm’s Lapeer office has received the 2017 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Award from the (Lapeer) County Press. The announcement was made by MKG’s Lapeer office Managing Partner, Clark D. Kent...
Now Hiring - Receptionist - Rochester Location
Aug 07, 2017 -
MKG is hiring!
You landed at the right spot! With decades of service to our clients and our community, Mattina, Kent & Gibbons is growing and seeking candidates that want to grow along with us, both personally and...
Entrepreneurship Seminar
May 23, 2017 -
Friday, June 9, 2017
9am-11am
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Roots of Power for Business
Healthy roots help lead to a Healthy Business
Presented by Flagstar Bank
Join us for a panel...
The County Press - Progress 2017
Mar 17, 2017 -
Click here for our Article in the County Press
MKG Ranks 17th on the new Crain's Detroit Business list
Jan 27, 2017 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG) is ranked 17th in the new Crain’s Detroit Business list of largest accounting firms in Michigan. The list is published in the December 26, 2016 issue of Crain’s. MKG...
Refund Timing for Earned Income...
Jan 13, 2017 -
Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Filers
The IRS will begin to release EITC/ACTC refunds starting Feb. 15. However, the IRS cautions taxpayers that these refunds likely...
MKG shareholder receives Volunteer of the Year recognition...
Nov 21, 2016 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG), is pleased to announce shareholder Jenny Lundy, CPA MST, has been named Volunteer of the Year by Rochester Area Youth Assistance (RAYA).
RAYA is a non-profit organization whose...
We are seeking candidates for the following positions:
Oct 12, 2016 -
Hello! Are you looking at a new career opportunity?
You landed at the right spot! With decades of service to our clients and our community, Mattina, Kent & Gibbons is growing and seeking candidates that want to grow...
Support for Rochester business and community events
Oct 11, 2016 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG) is pleased to announce its support of three Rochester-area community initiatives, the Rochester Regional Chamber’s Sunrise Pinnacle Awards, to be held on Friday, Oct. 21...
Tax Scams Proliferating
Sep 21, 2016 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons say proliferation of intimidating IRS and Michigan Department of Treasury phone scams put even tax professionals on guard
Vince Mattina, Jr., CPA, managing partner, says no one is immune to...
Fraudulent Phone Calls
Aug 11, 2016 -
Treasury Warns of Fraudulent Phone Calls
In an effort to combat potential income tax fraud The Michigan Department of Treasury is cautioning taxpayers of fraudulent phone calls being made demanding taxpayers pay an...
Lapeer Office - Best of the Best
Aug 01, 2016 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG), announces the firm’s Lapeer office has received the 2016 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Award from the (Lapeer) County Press. The announcement was made by MKG’s...
Tax Refund Scam Artists...
Jul 22, 2016 -
The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access...
MKG Ranks 17 on the new Crain's Detroit Business list
May 13, 2016 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. is ranked 17th in the new Crain's Detroit Business list of largest accounting firms in Michigan. The list is published in the May 9-15 issue of Crain's. This is the first time...
Tax Day is April 18 this year...but you didn't hear it from your CPA
Apr 07, 2016 -
Most people don't know that the tax return filing day is changed for this year only from April 15 to April 18 - and MKG wants to keep it that way.
"Taxpayers don't need another reason to procrastinate and...
Millennials often find someone else to do their taxes
Mar 18, 2016 -
They may be independent, success-driven and tech-savvy, but when it comes to their taxes, Millennials (those born 1982 to 2004) tend to be more apprehensive than older generations about the preparation and filing process...
The County Press - Progress 2016
Mar 17, 2016 -
Click here for our Article in the County Press
It's complicated! New Michigan Essential Services Assessment (ESA) vexing CPAs as Feb. 22 deadline approaches for eligible manufacturers
Feb 04, 2016 -
"It's complicated." No, it's not a Facebook relationship status update, it's the response that many Michigan CPAs provide when explaining the new Essential Services Assessment (ESA) to their...
MKG Lands on Crain's Detroit Business 2016 Book of Lists as one of the largest accounting firms in southeast MI for 2nd consecutive year
Jan 06, 2016 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. is included in Crain's Detroit Business 2016 Book of Lists as the 23rd largest accounting firm in southeast Michigan. The special Crain's issue was released Dec. 28, 2015. ...
Help Wanted - Rochester & Lapeer Office - CPA Professionals or candidates
Dec 10, 2015 -
Seeking highly motivated CPA professionals or CPA candidates for both offices. Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in preparing corporate, partnership and individual tax returns along with...
Holiday Office Hours - Rochester & Lapeer
Dec 01, 2015 -
Our office will be closing at 1:00 pm on Wednesday December 9, 2015 so that we may enjoy a Holiday luncheon with our employees and co-workers. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday December 10, 2015.
Our...
Seven Financial Moves to make before the End of the Year
Nov 23, 2015 -
Don't let holiday shopping and event planning get in the way of making quick but important financial moves before 2015 comes to a close. Vince Mattina, Jr., C.P.A. and managing partner of Mattina, Kent &...
C.P.A. and Firm Managing Partner receives group Vistage award
Nov 16, 2015 -
Vince Mattina, Jr., C.P.A. and MKG managing partner, has been named a recipient of the Vistage Soaring Eagle award from his Michigan Vistage group. The award was announced by Vistage at the Vistage CEO Summit on Sept...
"Train Your Trustees" workshop draws standing room crowd...
Oct 29, 2015 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. along with the Athena Financial Group, presented an estate planning workshop titled Train Your Trustees that drew 110 people to the Rochester Community House on Oct. 27. Vince...
New CPA to Rochester
Oct 19, 2015 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jacalyn A. Giroux, C.P.A. has joined the firm's Rochester office as a staff accountant.
Ms. Giroux received her Bachelor of Business Administration...
You are invited - Workshop "Train Your Trustees" estate planning - instructs families on how to administer a trust
Oct 08, 2015 -
Are you confident your children or the people you have entrusted to manage your affairs when the time comes possess the necessary knowledge to handle the task? Between trying to minimize taxes, filing tax forms and...
Is Oct. 15 the second April 15? More taxpayers file extensions as fear of IRS audit fades
Oct 02, 2015 -
Is it April 15 all over again? Not quite, but more people are filing extensions each year and, as the Oct. 15 extension deadline approaches, it feels like a second tax season, says Scott McGovern, a...
Community Activities Update
Aug 27, 2015 -
Vince Mattina, Jr., CPA and managing partner of Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG), shared news of the firm's continuing support of community events and initiatives.
MG used its firm picnic on August 29 as an...
Overpayment of taxes serves as a reminder to Michigan taxpayers to verify accuracy of any bill before payment is made
Jul 21, 2015 -
News that inaccurate programming issues at the Michigan Department of the Treasury resulted in thousands of Michigan business and individual tax payers to over pay for sales, use and withholding taxes is a reminder to...
Taxes don't take a summer vacation
Jun 24, 2015 -
Employers need to apply the same accounting rules for seasonal workers.
Employers who hire seasonal workers are subject to the same tax withholding rules that apply to companies with regular employees. ...
Community Action Update
Jun 22, 2015 -
MKG sponsored the 34th annual Blue Water Ramble Bicycle Tour, held in Algonac on June 20. The event offered a variety of race routes from 25 to 100 miles and proceeds help support a variety of cycling initiatives...
Spring Cleaning: Can this be Tossed?
Apr 21, 2015 -
MKG offers guide to determining what household financial records need to be kept and which can be shredded
The birds are chirping, trees are budding and spring is in full swing, which also means spring cleaning for...
Agriculture Businesses to Gain Procurement Opportunities
Mar 06, 2015 -
Agriculture businesses to gain procurement opportunities at Pure Michigan Summit on March 19
MKG agricultural clients may be interestd in the opporutnity to attend the Pure Michigan Agriculture Summit to gain...
Three new team members in Rochester office
Feb 10, 2015 -
MKG would like to announce that Donald Ellsworth, Michael Robins, and Jason Wright have joined the firm as staff accountants in the Rochester office.
The addition of the three staff accountants in the Rochester...
Specialty Crop Grant Program
Feb 03, 2015 -
New specialty crop grant program aims to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crops; deadline is March 26
MKG agricultural clients whose products include specialty crops should be aware of new grant...
MKG, P.C. lands on Crain's Top 25
Jan 23, 2015 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG), would like to announce that we are included in Crains Detroit Business 2015 Book of Lists as the 24th largest accounting frm in southeast Michigan. The special...
MKG, P.C. Welcomes two new accountants to it's Lapeer office
Dec 15, 2014 -
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. announces Erica Martin & Erica Henderson have joined the firm as staff accountants in our Lapeer Office.
Henderson holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from...
Staff Members - Rochester
Dec 01, 2014 -
Today we Welcome Michael Robins and Jason Wright to the MKG Rochester Office. Michael is graduating this December with his Masters from Walsh College and will be sitting for the CPA exam this spring. Jason has his...
MKG Agri-Biz blog
Nov 18, 2014 -
Michigan’s agriculture economy is thriving and, as the state’s second largest industry, there is always new business information to share. This inaugural blog post is the first of many that will keep you...
IRS Phone Scam
Nov 17, 2014 -
Scam Phone Calls Continue; IRS Identifies Five Easy Ways to Spot Suspicious Calls
IR-2014-84, Aug. 28, 2014
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with...
Michigan CPA firm finds small acquisitions plus...
Nov 07, 2014 -
Michigan CPA firm finds small acquisitions plus strategic merger equals a solid growth strategy
Rochester/Lapeer Mich. – Nov. 7, 2014 - November marks the one year anniversary since the former Gofrank...
Kiwanis Club of Lapeer - Annual Cider Sales
Oct 16, 2014 -
October 16th & 17th - Kiwanis Club of Lapeer is having their annual cider sales in downtown Lapeer. Jessica for the Lapeer will be on the streets selling cider.
Rochester Hills Public Library - Used Book Sale
Sep 24, 2014 -
September 24 - 28, 2014
The Library is having its fall used book sale inside the library and in it's store. There are unique items in the store! John Coombs is the new Treasure of the Friends of...
Rochester Community Kitchen
Sep 21, 2014 -
We will be volunteering at the community kitchen at the Rohcester Community House this day. Rochester Community House hosts a dinner for needy families in the area. This is a great event, that we have been a...
Art & Apples Festival
Sep 05, 2014 -
Our staff will be volunteering at this year’s Art & Apples Festival in downtown Rochester.
When: Fri. Sept. 5 – Sun. Sept.7, 2014
Where: Rochester Municipal...
Lapeer Office - Voted Best
Aug 13, 2014 -
Voted 2014 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Bookkeeping/Tax Preparation in Lapeer County.
John Coombs - Treasurer of Friends of the Rochester Hills Library
Jun 24, 2014 -
John Coombs is the new treasurer for the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. John has assumed the remaining term of the previous treasurer effective June 24, 2014 and will complete that term which runs through...
Bill Gibbons - Board of Trustees of the Lapeer County Community Foundation
Jun 11, 2014 -
Bill Gibbons was named to the Board of Trustees of the Lapeer County Community Foundation.
The Lapeer County Community Foundation is a local organization directed by an all volunteer local Board of Trustees that focuses...
Graduation from Walsh College
Jun 01, 2014 -
Congratulations to Jennifer Lundy and Alex Nikitin on completing their Masters of Science in Taxation at Walsh College.
Welcome Jayne Parker
Apr 21, 2014 -
We welcomed Jayne Parker to our Rochester location. Jayne is the new receptionist. She is responsible for answering phones, greeting clients and administrative duties. Let’s all give Jayne a...
Gofrank & Mattina and Brown & Kent begin a new chapter together in 2013
Nov 18, 2013 -
Gofrank & Mattina and Brown & Kent began a new chapter for both firms when they merged in May 2013, to provide client with more specialized financial counsel and an expanded geographical footprint. . As the final step...
Accounting firms Gofrank & Mattina and Brown & Kent Merge
Feb 12, 2013 - Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C.
Gofrank & Mattina and Brown & Kent began a new chapter for both firms when they merged in May 2013, to provide clients with more specialized financial counsel and an expanded geographical footprint. . As the final...
