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Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

As a small business owner, there’s a lot to manage and frankly, it can be daunting. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and all...

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Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program

ILLINOIS BUSINESS OWNERS A retirement savings program is mandatory as of November 2019. You have options, and we can help....

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Sales Tax Responsibilities Have Undergone a Seismic Shift Recently

Sales tax responsibilities have undergone a seismic shift recently due to the landmark court case known as the Wayfair case. This case...

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Do You Have More Credit Card Debt than Emergency Savings?

Putting away money for a rainy day and spending within your means makes great sense. Any financial planner, child of the...

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IL & WI Will Require Sales Tax Collection by Internet Sellers

Illinois and Wisconsin, along with 28 other states are acting to pass laws or regulations to require sales tax collection by remote sellers now or in...

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Child Sales Tax Rebate

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is offering a $100 (per child) sales tax rebate for dependent children. Sound fiscal management and a strong...

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IRS Warns on ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams

With just over two weeks away until Tax Day, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging taxpayers to remain vigilant about the aggressive and...

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Using a Vehicle for Business: Q&A

Next to your home, your car is probably the most expensive investment you make. The costs of paying for and maintaining it can be considerable. Can...

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5 IRS Audit Red Flags

5 IRS Audit Red Flags

As tax season approaches, many questions might race through your mind: Have I reported all my income? Are my deductions legitimate? Do I have the...

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A tax return filing extension isn't an extension to pay what you owe.

What is a Tax Return Extension?

For most American taxpayers, April 15 is Tax Day—the due date for filing an individual tax return. However, over 10 million taxpayers choose to file...

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Five Simple Tips to Lower Your Tax Bill

Soon you will have filed or extended your 2015 tax return. Now it’s time to plan for next tax season. Here are five simple tax planning tips for 2016.

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