New Mandatory Retirement Program for Illinois Employers

Governor Quinn recently signed into law the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act. The stated purpose of this Act is to promote greater retirement savings for private-sector employees in a convenient, low-cost, and portable manner. The Act requires employers,...

Avoid a Trip to the DMV

The state of Illinois is no longer sending out the vehicle sticker reminder letters (see the link below for state website). However, you can sign up to receive electronic reminders via e-mail, which may allow you to avoid having to go to the DMV to pick up the...

401(K) and Retirement Plan Limits for 2016 Tax Year

On October 21, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2016. In general, the pension plan limitations will not change for 2016 because the increase in the cost-of-living index did not meet the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment. However, other limitations will change because the increase in the index did meet the statutory thresholds.

7 Things Every Business Owner Should Do in 2016

If you own or manage your own business, you’re probably busy monitoring operations and dealing with everyday problems. But there are a few things that you should make time to do every year. These are important for your long term business and personal success.

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Avoid a Trip to the DMV

The state of Illinois is no longer sending out the vehicle sticker reminder letters (see the link below for state website). However, you can sign up to receive electronic reminders via...

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401(K) and Retirement Plan Limits for 2016 Tax Year

On October 21, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2016. In general, the pension plan limitations will not change for 2016 because the increase in the cost-of-living index did not meet the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment. However, other limitations will change because the increase in the index did meet the statutory thresholds.

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7 Things Every Business Owner Should Do in 2016

If you own or manage your own business, you’re probably busy monitoring operations and dealing with everyday problems. But there are a few things that you should make time to do every year. These are important for your long term business and personal success.

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PATH Act Boosts Tax Benefits for Businesses, Adds Certainty

On December 18, President Obama signed into law the bipartisan Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the PATH Act). We have experienced numerous, last-minute extender packages in the past, but this one is significant. While tax reform is still on the horizon, the PATH Act is a definite win for taxpayers, providing a solid planning ground from which to start. Below is an overview of some of the major provisions.

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