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Tax pro near me: Sandra Burgess Sandra

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28 years experience
Tax Analyst

With 28 years of experience as an H&R Block tax pro, Sandra enjoys working with clients to get the most from their taxes and reach their tax-related financial goals. Like all H&R Block tax pros, Sandra stays sharp with an average of 32+ hours of training per year and is genuinely committed to getting you every dollar you deserve. Sandra specializes in charitable giving, farming income

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31 S Cass Lake Rd ∣ Waterford, MI

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Charitable giving

Donations made to qualified charities can be deducted to reduce taxable income.
Farming income

This is affected by sales of crops and livestock, rental income from land, and farm equipment depreciation.

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