Michael R. Bannasch, CPA, MST

Tax Manager
Education: 
  • Graduate of Grand Valley State University - Master of the Science of Taxation
  • Graduate of Spring Arbor University - Bachelor of Arts - Majors in Accounting and Business Administration
  • Graduate of Rogers City High School
  • Ongoing continuing professional education - 40 hours/year minimum - Recent conferences attended: AICPA National Construction Industry Conference, MACPA Hands on Michigan Business Tax
Professional Achievements: 
  • Began public accounting career in 2001
  • Employed by Willis & Jurasek, P.C. since 2003
  • Obtained CPA license in 2003
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants - Member
  • MACPA State & Local Tax Task Force - Member
  • Public speaking engagements in Jackson with National City Bank (Michigan Business Tax) and James C. Butterfield Investments (Tax Issues in Retirement)
  • Multiple appearances as tax advisor on JTV's Bart Hawley Show
Key Responsibliities: 
  • Federal and multi-state income, sales, and use tax consulting, research, and preparation
  • Assist with audits, reviews, and compilations of privately-held for-profit companies
  • Taxpayer representation in IRS and Michigan Department of Treasury audits
  • Oversee preparation of Forms 990 for not-for-profit clients
Public and Community Service: 
  • Friends of the Falling Water Trail - Treasurer
  • American Hiking Society, Michigan Radio, WKAR - Supporter