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small business tax (3)

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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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Meals and Entertainment Changes Under Tax Reform

The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) enacted extensive changes to the deductibility of meals and entertainment expenses for companies. If you are in...

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Newly Revised Employment Verification Form

In December of 2016 we learned the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced the release of a newly revised Employment...

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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

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5 IRS Audit Red Flags

You may have done nothing wrong, but the prospect of an IRS audit makes everyone sweat. Many things probably go through your mind as you’re...

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

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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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