What Is a W-9 and Who Is Required to Fill It Out?
A Form W-9 is an important document used by businesses to request the taxpayer identification number (TIN) of individuals, entities, or certain types...
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The Best Auto Repair Shop Software Packages in 2024
Do you feel like the software at your shop is slowing you down? What is the best software and is "the best" what is really best for you? Choosing the...
What You Need to Know About the 2024 Paid Time Off Law in Illinois
Are you ready for some important information about the new paid time off (PTO) law in Illinois? Well, you've come to the right place! Effective...
Why get insurance from an accounting firm?
One of the first questions that comes to mind when considering insurance from an accounting firm is “why choose this option over a traditional...
What is Workers' Compensation?
At its core, workers' compensation protects employees from injuries and illnesses that occur while working at their place of employment. Regardless...
Make the Most of End of Year Bonuses for Your Employees
Year-end planning is focused on reducing taxable profit. One popular way to reward employees and mitigate taxes is by issuing year-end bonuses. ...
Illinois Minimum Wage is increasing January 1
Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Illinois will increase for tipped and non-tipped employees. The Illinois minimum wage will increase...
It’s time to outsource your payroll, here’s why
You have a lot of faith in your accountant or accounting firm. As you well know, an in-house bookkeeper has a lot on his or her plate — adding...
How to calculate overtime in a bi-weekly pay cycle for Wisconsin and Illinois
A common question we hear from our clients is how to calculate overtime in a bi-weekly cycle. That’s because overtime is calculated in Illinois and...
Cook County Minimum Wage is on the Rise July 1
Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Cook County will increase for tipped employees and non-tipped employees that work for any employer...
How Automated Onboarding Improves Your Bottom Line
In a job market that has significantly more job openings than talent to fill them, it is essential that your talent acquisition and onboarding...
How to Streamline the Online Benefits Enrollment Process
Most businesses have already implemented digital and automated accounting solutions, with research showing that nearly 50% of all accounting tasks...