Christopher J. Bair, CPA, pllc
Business | Tax | Consulting

A licensed accounting firm in West Michigan serving 

Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids

Columbia Plaza

350 E Michigan Ave Suite 18

Downtown Kalamazoo

269) 293-4191

clientservices@kalamazoocpa.org

Welcome to BAIR CPA

West Michigan's premier resource for planning, consulting and advising. Chris Bair's approach to the client experience is based on the understanding that every taxpayer is unique and deserves trusted, growing relationships with their advisors. With this value proposition in mind, Bair CPA serves as an accounting firm in Kalamazoo focused on leading local businesses to fulfill their competitive advantages and neighboring families to enrich their lives.  

All-in-one accounting solutions

A client of Bair CPA should find his business and tax services under one roof and expect to participate in a complete accounting ecosystem. He or she consults with an advisor who is familiar not only with his tax situation or bookkeeping alone, but with his entire financial landscape in view for the benefit of his financial planning, the economic cornerstone of any family or business.  This firm adds a lot of value especially to those taxpayers who earn self-employment income and require management services while they focus on their core competencies and grow their enterprise.

Advisory services to fit your needs

Bair CPA is a firm that specializes in rental property management, estate taxation & planning, and cannabis retail, among many other fields and industries.  Our accounting services are available year-round for the benefit of clients who manage for success in the long term.  We are a consulting firm intent on providing our clients with the information they need to make critical decisions and stay prepared for challenges in the local business market.  

Calling all business owners

Our firm is actively seeking bookkeeping and payroll clients.  Chris Bair is a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor offering business and consulting services from A to Z.  Business owners are welcome year-round. They are encouraged to inquire about bookkeeping, payroll, and registered agent services to empower the client relationship.  Please e-mail clientservices@kalamazoocpa.org for more information.

Bair CPA is a year-round licensed accounting firm offering the gamut of business and individual services.

  Payroll and Bookkeeping

Peace of mind and powerful tools for business decisions.

When you outsource payroll and bookkeeping to an accounting firm, you are expecting to work withan accountant who saves you time and money so you can make more money.  You have found that firm.  Chris Bair is a QuickBooks-certified Pro Advisor who will work with you to develop your business model to be more efficient and practical using relevant and timely data.  Please e-mail clientservices@kalamazoocpa.org to request service options and billing.

Income Tax Services

Accurate. Reliable. And informative.

A tax return is more than a filing for an IRS refund, it is the focal point of a client relationship.  BAIR CPA works with the client year-round to maximize tax benefits and avoid surprises at tax time.  We specialize in rental properties, manufacturing and construction among many industries in providing expertise and guidance.  No client is too big or too small.  We offer free consultations and encourage our clients to contact without hesitation if they have IRS questions.  Do not be intimidated by the IRS.  Having a professional in your corner when the IRS inquires on your taxes is not only common sense but in fact is absolutely essential to surviving an audit.  BAIR CPA is here to represent your interests to the IRS on your behalf and help resolve tax issues with dispatch and ease.  Financial planning is the cornerstone of any family or business and BAIR CPA is committed to empowering clients to make their most important economic decisions a seamless part of their routine, from pay-as-you-go taxes to home buying and investments.

Business Planning

Your advisor is a phone call away.

From entity selection to asset valuation, one outstanding value of a professional relationship is the educating of clients on the facts of their business and economic environments and how to thrive in them.  This firm is available year-round to assist clients with critical decisions such as when starting a family or new business and give them the tools to take advantage of those facts.  BAIR CPA is located at Columbia Plaza in Kalamazoo for in-person conferences, and is remote-capable as well with Zoom, Google Meet and other platforms to communicate and consult at the convenience of the client.

Rental Properties

Bair CPA can save landlords time and a lot of money.

Whether you already own a rental property or are thinking about making your first investment, it’s essential to understand how real estate taxes work. After all, taxes can mean the difference between earning a profit and losing money on a rental property. In general, rental property owners need to be aware of two sets of taxes: those that relate to their rental income and those that relate to the eventual sale of their property.  BAIR CPA works with landlords to ensure that their investment is sound and that their business stays ahead of the curve.

Trusts and Estates

Rely on expertise for planning and filing.

At BAIR CPA we specialize in trusts and estates.  Our working goal is to ensure that heirs and beneficiaries receive assets in a way that manages and minimizes estate taxes, gift taxes and other tax impacts.  An executor of a trust or estate  should contact this office as early as possible in the legal and administrative process so we may assist in determining optimal strategies.