# Event Details - **Event Name**: Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us on Wednesday, September 9 and learn how to prepare your year-end books and get ready for tax time.About this EventYear-end can sneak up quickly for small business owners. Join the Southwest Michigan First Chamber as we welcome Value Added Accounting Services for a practical, no-fluff session focused on getting your finances organized and preparing for tax season.In one focused session, you'll learn how to close out your year cleanly, get organized for your CPA and make smart choices before year-end that can reduce stress and surprises when it comes time to file.Our presenters include Thomas Schultz, tax partner and associate professor of accountancy at Western Michigan University, and Angela Schultz, managing partner and fractional CFO and controller. Together, they will walk through a high-level year-end checklist, highlight common mistakes small business owners make and share simple systems you can put in place to make next year easier.Topics will include:Preparing and reviewing your year-end financialsOrganizing records for your tax preparerUnderstanding estimated tax paymentsIdentifying deductions and credits that are often overlookedMaking smart financial decisions before year-endSimple planning strategies to help prepare your business for 2027Whether you manage your books yourself or work with an accountant throughout the year, this session will give you a clearer understanding of what needs to happen before tax season arrives and how you can make the process easier on yourself and your business.Join us to get ahead of year-end, ask questions and walk away with practical steps you can start putting into place now.The Small & Mighty Business Series is part of the Chamber Education Series. The Chamber Education Series also includes the Quarterly Business Breakfast Roundtable Series and is proudly supported by .Please Note: All ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a team member or partner organization. Please contact a team member for assistance. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for online ticket purchases. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d32f9f30-aa5d-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h277-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/small-and-mighty-business-series-year-end-books-and-preparing-for-tax-time/100001998424018034 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Southwest Michigan First - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 27.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kalamazoo - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Southwest Michigan First - **lat**: 42.2929697 - **long**: -85.5812813 - **full address**: Southwest Michigan First, 180 East Water Street, Kalamazoo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/56781540bb6cc66bc2f91db1018a7adcbd7d6540448b3a1bf727079d5b062997-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787264268 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time being held? - **A:** Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Southwest Michigan First, 180 East Water Street, Kalamazoo, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time? - **A:** Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time is organized by Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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