Mike Sylvester, CPA
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social
I am The Managing Partner at SBS CPA Group, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I run The Collaboration Room with Rebecca Driscoll. I love helping firm owners! I love to travel and have been to 37 countries, all continents, and all of the oceans but one. I cook!
I need to be the next IRS Commissioner...
We need a modernized, streamlined, effective Internal Revenue Service and a simpler income tax code that is easier to administer.
We need a modernized, streamlined, effective Internal Revenue Service and a simpler income tax code that is easier to administer.
August 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I need to be the next IRS Commissioner...
We need a modernized, streamlined, effective Internal Revenue Service and a simpler income tax code that is easier to administer.
We need a modernized, streamlined, effective Internal Revenue Service and a simpler income tax code that is easier to administer.
I am running a one hour session on selling your firm in the Collaboration Room at 16:00 on June 19th. I have sone a lot of consulting on this and have seen a lot of horror stories unfold.
This one minute Loom video tells you a little more.
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This one minute Loom video tells you a little more.
www.loom.com/share/2da071...
Upcoming Session on Selling Firms
In this video, I’m sharing details about an upcoming session I’ll be running on June 19th at 1600 EST, focusing on preparing your firm for sale. This follow-on session builds on Elizabeth Rue's previo...
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May 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I am running a one hour session on selling your firm in the Collaboration Room at 16:00 on June 19th. I have sone a lot of consulting on this and have seen a lot of horror stories unfold.
This one minute Loom video tells you a little more.
www.loom.com/share/2da071...
This one minute Loom video tells you a little more.
www.loom.com/share/2da071...
I expect 600 or more potential new clients to contact my firm in 2025 with zero dollars spent. It is time to make changes!
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Upcoming Marketing Session 🚀
In this video, I’m sharing details about an upcoming session I’ll be running in the collaboration room June 27th at 1 PM EST focused on our marketing funnel. Currently, we’re not investing in marketin...
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May 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I expect 600 or more potential new clients to contact my firm in 2025 with zero dollars spent. It is time to make changes!
www.loom.com/share/808f57...
www.loom.com/share/808f57...
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I ran a Mastermind group this last week.
Almost all of the firms in the group had the same problem. They are 2-4 weeks behind...
We discussed how to resolve it.
Attached is a three minute video about the best ways to deal with this problem.
Be overstaffed!
I ran a Mastermind group this last week.
Almost all of the firms in the group had the same problem. They are 2-4 weeks behind...
We discussed how to resolve it.
Attached is a three minute video about the best ways to deal with this problem.
Be overstaffed!
Mastermind Insights for CPA Firms 🚀
In this video, I share insights from a recent mastermind group I led within The Collaboration Room, focusing on the common challenges CPA firms face. Most participants reported being two to four weeks...
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May 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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I ran a Mastermind group this last week.
Almost all of the firms in the group had the same problem. They are 2-4 weeks behind...
We discussed how to resolve it.
Attached is a three minute video about the best ways to deal with this problem.
Be overstaffed!
I ran a Mastermind group this last week.
Almost all of the firms in the group had the same problem. They are 2-4 weeks behind...
We discussed how to resolve it.
Attached is a three minute video about the best ways to deal with this problem.
Be overstaffed!
A less than one minute video about things many CPA's and EA's would like to tell lenders about "Comfort Letters."
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Comic Relief on Comfort Letters
In this video, I share my frustrations about lenders expecting CPAs to write comfort letters without considering the implications. I recently received a request from a client for a comfort letter, and...
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May 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A less than one minute video about things many CPA's and EA's would like to tell lenders about "Comfort Letters."
www.loom.com/share/874054...
www.loom.com/share/874054...
This is a two minute "Boomer Mike" story. It involved Amazon, a new camera, and a USB-C cable...
You should be able to make fun of yourself.
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You should be able to make fun of yourself.
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The Boomer Mike Camera Saga
Hey there! In this video, I share my amusing experience trying to find a USB-C cable for my new Logitech camera. Despite my efforts, I ended up at multiple stores, only to find out they didn't have wh...
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May 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is a two minute "Boomer Mike" story. It involved Amazon, a new camera, and a USB-C cable...
You should be able to make fun of yourself.
www.loom.com/share/18a91e...
You should be able to make fun of yourself.
www.loom.com/share/18a91e...
It is scary how few Americans understand how their Social Security benefits are calculated.
Social Security isn’t the most thrilling topic, but clients are making real retirement decisions based on what they think they know.
In his new Forbes piece, @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social talks:
➡️ What’s changed
➡️ What hasn’t
➡️ What tax pros should actually care about
Read it in the link below!
In his new Forbes piece, @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social talks:
➡️ What’s changed
➡️ What hasn’t
➡️ What tax pros should actually care about
Read it in the link below!
www.forbes.com
May 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It is scary how few Americans understand how their Social Security benefits are calculated.
Social Security is a program that too many people do not understand.
If you subscribe to Forbes check it out and if you like it follow me on Forbes.
Note I have no affiliation with Forbes, I am a Tax Contributor. I write two pieces a month and it is a blast!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikesy...
If you subscribe to Forbes check it out and if you like it follow me on Forbes.
Note I have no affiliation with Forbes, I am a Tax Contributor. I write two pieces a month and it is a blast!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikesy...
Mike Sylvester
Mike Sylvester's stories. Mike Sylvester covers tax policy with a focus on small businesses.
www.forbes.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Social Security is a program that too many people do not understand.
If you subscribe to Forbes check it out and if you like it follow me on Forbes.
Note I have no affiliation with Forbes, I am a Tax Contributor. I write two pieces a month and it is a blast!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikesy...
If you subscribe to Forbes check it out and if you like it follow me on Forbes.
Note I have no affiliation with Forbes, I am a Tax Contributor. I write two pieces a month and it is a blast!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikesy...
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We’re still matchmaking, #TaxSky #TaxBS 💘
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social breaks it down in this video, but don’t blame him for the Cupid border. That was us. For the theme. For the drama. 😂
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@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social breaks it down in this video, but don’t blame him for the Cupid border. That was us. For the theme. For the drama. 😂
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May 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We’re still matchmaking, #TaxSky #TaxBS 💘
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social breaks it down in this video, but don’t blame him for the Cupid border. That was us. For the theme. For the drama. 😂
Sign up for the newsletter + get entered to win a free month inside TCR: manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social breaks it down in this video, but don’t blame him for the Cupid border. That was us. For the theme. For the drama. 😂
Sign up for the newsletter + get entered to win a free month inside TCR: manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
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Marketing isn’t just about doing more, it’s about knowing what actually works.
In today’s TCR class, @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared how he tracks every campaign (even the old-school ones) to know what brings in the best clients.
Want in on the next one? Join TCR!
In today’s TCR class, @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared how he tracks every campaign (even the old-school ones) to know what brings in the best clients.
Want in on the next one? Join TCR!
May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Marketing isn’t just about doing more, it’s about knowing what actually works.
In today’s TCR class, @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared how he tracks every campaign (even the old-school ones) to know what brings in the best clients.
Want in on the next one? Join TCR!
In today’s TCR class, @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared how he tracks every campaign (even the old-school ones) to know what brings in the best clients.
Want in on the next one? Join TCR!
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You don’t need a big ad budget to bring in clients. You just need the right system.
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s Basic Marketing class is tomorrow at 12PM ET in TCR. He’s walking through what worked to bring in 530+ leads without paid ads.
Be there, #TaxBS #TaxSky!
#MarketingForAccountants
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s Basic Marketing class is tomorrow at 12PM ET in TCR. He’s walking through what worked to bring in 530+ leads without paid ads.
Be there, #TaxBS #TaxSky!
#MarketingForAccountants
May 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
You don’t need a big ad budget to bring in clients. You just need the right system.
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s Basic Marketing class is tomorrow at 12PM ET in TCR. He’s walking through what worked to bring in 530+ leads without paid ads.
Be there, #TaxBS #TaxSky!
#MarketingForAccountants
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s Basic Marketing class is tomorrow at 12PM ET in TCR. He’s walking through what worked to bring in 530+ leads without paid ads.
Be there, #TaxBS #TaxSky!
#MarketingForAccountants
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No fluff, just facts: scaling a firm is tough. @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social says it starts with a solid foundation. Clear processes, good software, and an efficient team.
Catch his feature in the 2025 Workflow Report by Financial Cents: financial-cents.com/2025-workflo...
Catch his feature in the 2025 Workflow Report by Financial Cents: financial-cents.com/2025-workflo...
May 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
No fluff, just facts: scaling a firm is tough. @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social says it starts with a solid foundation. Clear processes, good software, and an efficient team.
Catch his feature in the 2025 Workflow Report by Financial Cents: financial-cents.com/2025-workflo...
Catch his feature in the 2025 Workflow Report by Financial Cents: financial-cents.com/2025-workflo...
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Onboarding new clients without setting expectations? That is a fast pass to stress city.
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared at his tax season recap why spotting errors early saves heartache later and how it’s reshaping his firm’s onboarding process.
Real talk for real results. #TaxSky #TaxBS
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared at his tax season recap why spotting errors early saves heartache later and how it’s reshaping his firm’s onboarding process.
Real talk for real results. #TaxSky #TaxBS
April 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Onboarding new clients without setting expectations? That is a fast pass to stress city.
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared at his tax season recap why spotting errors early saves heartache later and how it’s reshaping his firm’s onboarding process.
Real talk for real results. #TaxSky #TaxBS
@fortwaynecpa.bsky.social shared at his tax season recap why spotting errors early saves heartache later and how it’s reshaping his firm’s onboarding process.
Real talk for real results. #TaxSky #TaxBS
I am a Forbes Tax Contributor. I have no affiliation with Forbes and write a couple of articles a month for Forbes.
Please follow me on Forbes:
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Please follow me on Forbes:
www.forbes.com/sites/mikesy...
Mike Sylvester
Mike Sylvester's stories. Mike Sylvester covers tax policy with a focus on small businesses.
www.forbes.com
May 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I am a Forbes Tax Contributor. I have no affiliation with Forbes and write a couple of articles a month for Forbes.
Please follow me on Forbes:
www.forbes.com/sites/mikesy...
Please follow me on Forbes:
www.forbes.com/sites/mikesy...
I cooked some killed Portuguese chicken for dinner. Karena gave it a 9 of 10...
I made enough for tomorrows Portuguese salad.
I made enough for tomorrows Portuguese salad.
April 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I cooked some killed Portuguese chicken for dinner. Karena gave it a 9 of 10...
I made enough for tomorrows Portuguese salad.
I made enough for tomorrows Portuguese salad.
I registered today. So did Karena...
We will get there late Wed night and leave at 3 PM Sunday...
Booked the hotel...
I need to find a Peloton or spin class... Or two...
We will get there late Wed night and leave at 3 PM Sunday...
Booked the hotel...
I need to find a Peloton or spin class... Or two...
Oh man, y’all were too quick… just kidding! 🤣
But for real, these early bird spots are disappearing quicker than your motivation after tax season. So don’t be a fool, hurry and register! www.taxretreat.org/
#TaxRetreat #AprilFoolsDay #TaxBS #TaxSky
But for real, these early bird spots are disappearing quicker than your motivation after tax season. So don’t be a fool, hurry and register! www.taxretreat.org/
#TaxRetreat #AprilFoolsDay #TaxBS #TaxSky
April 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I registered today. So did Karena...
We will get there late Wed night and leave at 3 PM Sunday...
Booked the hotel...
I need to find a Peloton or spin class... Or two...
We will get there late Wed night and leave at 3 PM Sunday...
Booked the hotel...
I need to find a Peloton or spin class... Or two...
I rode 240 miles on my Peloton this month...
Great for me during tax season.
I am impressed with myself...
Great for me during tax season.
I am impressed with myself...
April 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I rode 240 miles on my Peloton this month...
Great for me during tax season.
I am impressed with myself...
Great for me during tax season.
I am impressed with myself...
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Not every return is straightforward, and that’s okay.
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social's Mastermind, he shared how one new CPA reached out for help reviewing tough returns…and kept coming back.
Sometimes, the best move is asking someone who’s been there.
#TaxSky #TaxBS #AccountingCommunity
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social's Mastermind, he shared how one new CPA reached out for help reviewing tough returns…and kept coming back.
Sometimes, the best move is asking someone who’s been there.
#TaxSky #TaxBS #AccountingCommunity
March 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Not every return is straightforward, and that’s okay.
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social's Mastermind, he shared how one new CPA reached out for help reviewing tough returns…and kept coming back.
Sometimes, the best move is asking someone who’s been there.
#TaxSky #TaxBS #AccountingCommunity
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social's Mastermind, he shared how one new CPA reached out for help reviewing tough returns…and kept coming back.
Sometimes, the best move is asking someone who’s been there.
#TaxSky #TaxBS #AccountingCommunity
93rd day of last 95 days riding Peloton before work...
March 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
93rd day of last 95 days riding Peloton before work...
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Thinking about starting a firm? The work is out there—but not all of it is worth taking.
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s New Firm Group, we broke down how to find quality clients, avoid the bad ones, and price right. Because just being busy isn’t the goal, being profitable is. #TaxSky
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s New Firm Group, we broke down how to find quality clients, avoid the bad ones, and price right. Because just being busy isn’t the goal, being profitable is. #TaxSky
March 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Thinking about starting a firm? The work is out there—but not all of it is worth taking.
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s New Firm Group, we broke down how to find quality clients, avoid the bad ones, and price right. Because just being busy isn’t the goal, being profitable is. #TaxSky
In @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social’s New Firm Group, we broke down how to find quality clients, avoid the bad ones, and price right. Because just being busy isn’t the goal, being profitable is. #TaxSky
Rode Peloton for 30 minutes before work today and was my personal best. Burned 302 calories and rode 8.92 miles. I have ridden 87 of 89 days since bike activated...
I had to take two days off due to one of my knees...
11 returns out the door yesterday.
I had to take two days off due to one of my knees...
11 returns out the door yesterday.
March 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Rode Peloton for 30 minutes before work today and was my personal best. Burned 302 calories and rode 8.92 miles. I have ridden 87 of 89 days since bike activated...
I had to take two days off due to one of my knees...
11 returns out the door yesterday.
I had to take two days off due to one of my knees...
11 returns out the door yesterday.
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A little luck & a lot of support to get through tax season!
☘️ Today @ 4PM ET: Chill & Chat w/ @eligabiff.bsky.social – Tax season pivots, client chaos, & a much-needed breather.
🍀 Wed 5PM ET: New Firm Group w/ @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social – Growth, challenges, & firm-building gold.
#TaxBS #TaxSky
☘️ Today @ 4PM ET: Chill & Chat w/ @eligabiff.bsky.social – Tax season pivots, client chaos, & a much-needed breather.
🍀 Wed 5PM ET: New Firm Group w/ @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social – Growth, challenges, & firm-building gold.
#TaxBS #TaxSky
March 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A little luck & a lot of support to get through tax season!
☘️ Today @ 4PM ET: Chill & Chat w/ @eligabiff.bsky.social – Tax season pivots, client chaos, & a much-needed breather.
🍀 Wed 5PM ET: New Firm Group w/ @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social – Growth, challenges, & firm-building gold.
#TaxBS #TaxSky
☘️ Today @ 4PM ET: Chill & Chat w/ @eligabiff.bsky.social – Tax season pivots, client chaos, & a much-needed breather.
🍀 Wed 5PM ET: New Firm Group w/ @fortwaynecpa.bsky.social – Growth, challenges, & firm-building gold.
#TaxBS #TaxSky
I have been to 37 countries.
How many have you been to?
I do not count a country unless I have at least a day there.
How many have you been to?
I do not count a country unless I have at least a day there.
March 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I have been to 37 countries.
How many have you been to?
I do not count a country unless I have at least a day there.
How many have you been to?
I do not count a country unless I have at least a day there.