ABOUT US
To meet the needs of new clients, Michael Smith started in business in 1988 to provide accounting, tax and CPA-related services to corporations, small businesses and individuals throughout West Central Minnesota. In 1994, he partnered with Fred Evenson to form Smith Evenson & Co. After the death of Fred Evenson in 2004, the name was changed to Michael R. Smith, Ltd. In 2015 he partnered with Kyle A. Sem, CPA to form Smith & Sem, Ltd. – Certified Public Accountants.
Smith & Sem, Ltd. – Certified Public Accountants
We strive to provide precise communication during all phases of our work and make it easy for you to do business with us. We want you to have a positive overall experience working with Smith & Sem, Ltd.
Taxes
Personal or business income tax preparation or amended tax return services.
Financial Management
Planning for your financial future, business and personal projections, estimates, and more.
Payroll
Payroll processing, direct deposit, tax payment schedules, government reporting, workman’s compensation, and more.
Accounting Services
Bookkeeping, accounting, data entry, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and more.
QuickBooks Training
Manage your accounts with QuickBooks, we will teach you how.
Other
Sales tax filings, 1095C filings, and 1099 reporting services.
OUR BLOG
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Retention Guide – Storing Tax Records: How Long Is Long Enough?
April 15 has come and gone and another year of tax forms and shoeboxes full of receipts is behind us. But what should be done with those documents after your check or refund request is [...]
Deadlines Organized by Date
Here are important tax due dates in chronological order. January 15: Deadline to pay the fourth-quarter estimated tax payment January 31: Deadline for employers to mail out W-2 Forms t [...]