Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Warady & Davis LLP Top 25 Chicago CPA Firm | Accountants | Consultants ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://waradydavis.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [TIE Blog](https://waradydavis.com/blog/) - Visit our TIE (The.Idea.Exchange) Blog and get key information on accounting, tax, and other important information for you and your business - Chicago CPA Firm. - [IRS offers guidance on taxation of phased retirement payments](https://waradydavis.com/irs-offers-guidance-on-taxation-of-phased-retirement-payments/) - Understand the IRS guidance on phased retirement payments, including how taxable amounts are calculated and when payments qualify as annuities. - [401(K) and Retirement Plan Limits for 2016 Tax Year](https://waradydavis.com/401k-and-retirement-plan-limits-for-the-tax-year-2016/) - Learn about the recently announced 2016 plan contribution limits including catch up contributions - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Your Business](https://waradydavis.com/year-end-tax-planning/) - As 2022 winds down, now is the time for your business to take stock of its tax situation and implement year-end tax planning strategies. - [Some Proposals in Obama's FY 2017 Budget Could Gain Traction in 2016](https://waradydavis.com/some-fye-2017-budget-proposals-could-gain-traction-in-2016/) - Learn why some of the tax proposals in President Obama's Fiscal Year 2017 budget could gain traction in Congress - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Top Ten Tax Developments for 2014 Impacting 2015](https://waradydavis.com/top-ten-tax-developments-for-2014-impacting-2015/) - Explore the top 10 tax developments of 2014, including ACA updates, tax extenders, FATCA, retirement planning, identity theft, and tax reform. - [Congress to Vote on New Covid-19 Stimulus Deal](https://waradydavis.com/congress-to-vote-on-new-stimulus-deal/) - Congress is on the verge of passing a $900 billion Covid relief package to deliver aid to small businesses, unemployed Americans and more. View highlights. - [Are you eligible for unemployment insurance? Here’s what to know](https://waradydavis.com/are-you-eligible-for-unemployment-insurance-heres-what-to-know/) - Unemployment claims are soaring across the United States due to coronavirus-related layoffs and closures. - [Update: COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program](https://waradydavis.com/update-covid-economic-injury-disaster-loan-program/) - Learn about COVID EIDL program updates, increased loan limits, expanded funding uses, repayment changes, and SBA application requirements. - [Adjust your expectations of business interruption coverage](https://waradydavis.com/adjust-your-expectations-of-business-interruption-coverage/) - A natural place to turn when disaster strikes is insurance, but you may be out of luck if you intend to file a COVID-19 claim. Learn more. - [COVID-19 Relief Bill Addresses Key PPP Issues](https://waradydavis.com/new-stimulus-bill-addresses-key-ppp-issues/) - the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provides more than $300 billion in aid for small businesses including key PPP changes. READ MORE - [PPP Loan Forgiveness Q&A](https://waradydavis.com/ppp-loan-forgiveness-qa/) - The first round of funding for the PPP is committed. Questions now turn to loan forgiveness. This promises to be as challenging as the PPP application process. Find out more. - [Answers to More CARES Act Emergency Loan Questions - Round 2](https://waradydavis.com/answerstoquestions-emergency-loans/) - Get answers to common CARES Act loan questions, including PPP, EIDL, eligibility, payroll calculations, loan forgiveness and SBA guidance for businesses. - [Treasury Releases Favorable PPP Economic Need Certification Guidance](https://waradydavis.com/ppp-economic-need-certifications/) - Treasury's updated PPP guidance clarifies economic need certifications, loan eligibility, safe harbor provisions, and documentation for borrowers. - [PPP and EIDL Loan Programs On Hold. What's Next?](https://waradydavis.com/ppp-eidl-onhold-whats-next/) - Learn what to do after PPP and EIDL funds ran out, including funding alternatives, PPP updates, tax tips, grants, and small business relief options. - [The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA)](https://waradydavis.com/the-tax-cut-and-jobs-act-tcja/) - Here is a quick rundown of some of the key changes of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” affecting individual and business taxpayers. - [Businesses Can Still Cut 2024 Taxes](https://waradydavis.com/businesses-can-still-cut-2024-taxes/) - Implementing tax strategies now can help your company save big on its next return. Discover how businesses can still reduce their 2024 taxes effectively. - [New Revenue Recognition Standard](https://waradydavis.com/new-revenue-recognition-standard/) - Understand the new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606), including the five-step model, disclosures, and compliance guidance from Warady & Davis. - [New Stimulus Proposal: The Heals Act](https://waradydavis.com/new-stimulus-proposal-heals-act/) - Explore the HEALS Act proposal covering stimulus checks, PPP loans, unemployment benefits, liability protection, tax relief, and business support. - [Still waiting for your stimulus check?](https://waradydavis.com/still-waiting-for-your-stimulus-check/) - The delay in receiving your stimulus check could be the result of many things. Read More. - [New Partnership Basis Reporting](https://waradydavis.com/partnership-basis-reporting/) - The temporary relief the IRS granted to partnerships who failed to provide their required tax basis capital information ends March 2020. - [New tax law brings big changes for individual taxpayers](https://waradydavis.com/new-tax-law-brings-big-changes-for-individual-taxpayers/) - Understand the biggest individual tax changes under the TCJA, including updated tax brackets, standard deductions, AMT, and estate tax exemptions. - [How will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affect your estate plan?](https://waradydavis.com/how-will-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-affect-your-estate-plan/) - Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doesn’t repeal the federal gift and estate tax, it does create new estate planning challenges and opportunities. - [Congress passes biggest tax bill since 1986](https://waradydavis.com/congress-passes-biggest-tax-bill-since-1986/) - Learn how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reshapes tax rates, deductions, business taxation, estate planning, and year-end tax-saving opportunities. - [Many factors are involved when choosing a business entity](https://waradydavis.com/many-factors-are-involved-when-choosing-a-business-entity/) - Learn how to choose the right business entity by comparing C corporations, LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, tax benefits, and key considerations. - [Recent Tax Changes Reflected in New IRS Study](https://waradydavis.com/recent-tax-changes-reflected-in-new-irs-study/) - Review key findings from the IRS's 2016 tax study, including changes in tax liability, adjusted gross income, capital gains, and 2014 tax trends. - [Build Back Better Act proposed tax changes](https://waradydavis.com/build-back-better-act-proposed-tax-changes/) - Explore the proposed Build Back Better Act tax changes, including updates to individual, business, estate, retirement and capital gains taxes. - [2025 tax calendar](https://waradydavis.com/2025-tax-calendar/) - To help make sure you don’t miss any important deadlines, we’re providing this 2025 Tax Calendar of key due dates. - [2022 cost-of-living adjustments](https://waradydavis.com/2022-cost-of-living-adjustments/) - Understand the 2022 IRS cost-of-living adjustments affecting tax brackets, retirement savings, deductions, credits, and estate tax limits. - [Illinois Secure Choice Applies to More Businesses](https://waradydavis.com/illinois-secure-choice-applies-to-more-businesses/) - Illinois Secure Choice Applies to More Businesses. If you have 5 or more employees and do not offer a retirement savings plan, take action now. - [The SECURE Act changes the rules for employers](https://waradydavis.com/the-secure-act-changes-the-rules-for-employers/) - Understand key SECURE Act provisions for employers, including retirement plan updates, part-time employee eligibility, and filing requirements. - [New Mandatory Retirement Program for Illinois Employers](https://waradydavis.com/new-mandatory-retirement-program-for-illinois-employers/) - Learn about the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act which requires IL companies with more than 25 employees to have automatic withholding - Chicago CPA. - [New law helps businesses make their employees’ retirement SECURE](https://waradydavis.com/new-law-helps-businesses-make-their-employees-retirement-secure/) - Warady & Davis explains how the SECURE Act helps businesses enhance employee retirement plans through tax credits and simplified plan options. - [Meals, entertainment and transportation may cost businesses more under the TCJA](https://waradydavis.com/meals-entertainment-and-transportation-may-cost-businesses-more-under-the-tcja/) - The new tax law brings the reduction or elimination of tax deductions for certain business expenses including meals/entertainment and transportation. - ["Repair" Regulations Require Taxpayer Action in 2014 and Beyond](https://waradydavis.com/repair-regulations-require-taxpayer-action-in-2014-and-beyond/) - Learn about IRS repair regulations, required accounting method changes, filing deadlines, and tax rules affecting tangible property costs. - [Large Employers: Affordable Care Act Tax Overview](https://waradydavis.com/large-employers-affordable-care-act-tax-overview/) - Discover the reporting responsibilities for large employers including the shared responsibility and other key provisions - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Election Year Politics Dominate Tax Legislative Action](https://waradydavis.com/tax-legislation-moves-forward-before-congress-august-recess/) - Explore the latest tax legislation, GOP tax reform proposals, small business relief, IRS funding & key tax policy updates before Congress's August recess. - [Congress Faces Busy Tax Agenda Before the Presidential Election](https://waradydavis.com/congress-faces-busy-tax-agenda-before-the-presidential-election/) - Congress faces key tax decisions before the election, from small business healthcare relief and tax reform to IRS enforcement and tax extenders. - [Is Your Not-for-Profit Complying with the Affordable Care Act?](https://waradydavis.com/is-your-not-for-profit-complying-with-the-affordable-care-act/) - Learn about the reporting requirements that not for profit organizations need to follow including shared responsibility payments - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Treasury Seeks to Limit Certain Valuation Discounts for Family-Controlled Entities: Proposed 2704 Regulations](https://waradydavis.com/treasury-seeks-to-limit-certain-valuation-discounts-for-family-controlled-entities-proposed-2704-regulations-2/) - Recent Treasury proposed regulations are looking to limit the amount of certain valuation discounts for family businesses and/or entities. - [A Look at Corporate Sponsorship](https://waradydavis.com/a-look-at-corporate-sponsorship/) - Learn about the importance of corporate sponsorships to fund organizational events and related tax consequences - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Update: nonprofit fraud](https://waradydavis.com/update-nonprofit-fraud/) - Warady & Davis shares expert guidance on preventing nonprofit fraud through stronger internal controls, governance and fraud risk management. - [Tips for Preventing Fraud in Your Organization](https://waradydavis.com/tips-for-preventing-fraud-in-your-organization/) - Learn about the steps nonprofits can take to prevent fraud in their organization including segregation of accounting duties - Chicago CPA Firm. - [The Fed's Main Street Lending Program: Who's Eligible?](https://waradydavis.com/mainstreet-lending-program/) - Learn who qualifies for the Fed's Main Street Lending Program, including eligibility, loan terms, borrowing limits, repayment options, and PPP differences. - [Making sense of FASB’s new accounting standard for nonprofits](https://waradydavis.com/making-sense-of-fasbs-new-accounting-standard-for-nonprofits-2/) - FASB's new financial reporting rules will affect most nonprofits when it takes effect. So now is the time to get ready for the coming changes. - [FASB accounting rules delay in the works](https://waradydavis.com/fasb-accounting-rule-delays-in-the-works/) - FASB votes to issue a proposal that would delay several landmark accounting rules for certain companies, including privately-held companies and nonprofits. - [Do you know the current value of your business?](https://waradydavis.com/do-you-know-the-current-value-of-your-business/) - Know what your business is worth. Learn how business valuations support succession planning, sales, estate planning, and strategic decision-making. - [Handling Your Investments During the Pandemic](https://waradydavis.com/handling-your-investments-during-the-pandemic/) - Navigate market uncertainty with investment tips on diversification, portfolio risk, financial planning, and tax-loss harvesting during COVID-19. - [New Tax Legislation: Should you file now or wait?](https://waradydavis.com/new-tax-legislation-should-you-file-now-or-wait/) - The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 passed the House and awaits Senate action, revisions, and possible approval. - [The TCJA temporarily expands bonus depreciation](https://waradydavis.com/the-tcja-temporarily-expands-bonus-depreciation/) - Businesses may qualify for larger first-year depreciation deductions under the TCJA. Explore bonus depreciation rules and tax-saving opportunities. - [Favorable tax breaks for businessess](https://waradydavis.com/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-offers-favorable-tax-breaks-for-businesses/) - Understand the most valuable TCJA tax breaks for businesses, including pass-through deductions, interest limits, and enhanced depreciation. - [Congress Juggles Tax Issues](https://waradydavis.com/congress-juggles-tax-issues/) - Learn about the short and long term tax issues that Congress is debating including making the Research Tax Credit permanent- Warady Davis - Chicago CPA. - [What's in the latest PPP loan forgiveness FAQs?](https://waradydavis.com/ppp-faqs-august411/) - Learn the latest PPP loan forgiveness FAQs, including payroll costs, eligible expenses, shareholder rules, FTE reductions, and SBA guidance. - [What's In the Recent Executive Orders?](https://waradydavis.com/executive-orders/) - In advance of a new stimulus package agreement, the White House has taken executive action to provide economic relief. Here are the details. - [SBA clarifies deferral period for PPP payments](https://waradydavis.com/sba-clarifies-deferral-period-for-ppp-payments/) - The SBA released PPP guidance 10-7-2020 clarifying that lenders must recognize the extended deferral period for payments on PPP loans. - [The Fed's Main Street Lending Program Updates](https://waradydavis.com/mainstreet-lending-program-updates-2/) - The Main Street Lending Program offers $600 billion in loans. Learn about eligibility, loan details, terms, and business support updates. - [Main Street Lending Program open to nonprofits](https://waradydavis.com/main-street-lending-program-open-to-nonprofits/) - Warady & Davis explains Main Street Lending Program eligibility, loan terms and funding options available to nonprofits during COVID-19. - [What's in the CARES Act for You and Your Business?](https://waradydavis.com/whats-in-the-cares-act/) - Get insights into CARES Act business loans, employee retention credits, stimulus payments, and expanded unemployment benefits. - [Employee Retention Credit: Are You Missing Out?](https://waradydavis.com/employee-retention-credit-are-you-missing-out/) - Understand the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a tax relief program helping businesses keep employees on payroll during COVID-19. - [IRS guidance provides RMD rollover relief](https://waradydavis.com/irs-guidance-provides-rmd-rollover-relief/) - The CARES Act was enacted in an attempt to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Retirement Plan Loans: The Pros and Cons](https://waradydavis.com/retirement-plan-loans-the-pros-and-cons/) - Learn about the importance of discouraging plan participants from taking plan loans and about the needed loan documentation - Chicago CPA. - [PATH Act Boosts Tax Benefits for Businesses, Adds Certainty](https://waradydavis.com/path-act-boosts-tax-benefits-for-businesses-adds-certainty/) - Learn about the tax benefits that were created and extended through the 2015 Path Act including bonus depreciation - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [2025 Tax Proposals](https://waradydavis.com/2025-tax-proposals/) - Stay updated on 2025 federal tax proposals, upcoming reforms, and how possible changes may affect individuals and businesses. - [Some deductions may be smaller (or nonexistent) for your 2018 tax return](https://waradydavis.com/some-deductions-may-be-smaller-or-nonexistent-for-your-2018-tax-return/) - Find out why some deductions may be smaller (or nonexistent) for 2018 tax returns. - [New Extended Tax Deadlines and Economic Impact Payments](https://waradydavis.com/new-extended-tax-deadlines-and-economic-impact-payments/) - Learn about IRS extended tax deadlines, estimated tax payment relief, and Economic Impact Payment tools introduced to support taxpayers during COVID-19. - [Take action now to reduce your 2023 income tax bill](https://waradydavis.com/take-action-now-to-reduce-your-2023-income-tax-bill/) - Concerned about your 2023 tax liability? Here are a few tax planning strategies that can have a positive impact on reducing your tax burden for this year. - [IRS issues updated 2018 withholding tables](https://waradydavis.com/irs-issues-updated-2018-withholding-tables/) - The IRS updated its 2018 withholding tables after tax reform. Find out how the changes could affect your paycheck, tax withholding, and year-end liability. - [It’s a good time to check your withholding](https://waradydavis.com/its-a-good-time-to-check-your-withholding/) - Warady & Davis explains when to review your tax withholding, update Form W-4, and reduce the risk of unexpected tax bills at filing time. - [Business year-end tax planning](https://waradydavis.com/business-year-end-tax-planning/) - Many businesses still face uncertainty about the new tax law. Discover opportunities to reduce your federal tax liability and strengthen your bottom line. - [Businesses: Act Now to Make the Most Out of Bonus Depreciation](https://waradydavis.com/businesses-act-now-to-make-most-out-of-bonus-depreciation/) - If your business plans to purchase bonus depreciation qualifying property, take action soon to realize a valuable tax break. - [Update on Trump's Proposed Budget and Tax Reform](https://waradydavis.com/update-on-trumps-proposed-budget-and-tax-reform/) - President Trump's FY 2018 budget proposes tax reform, ACA repeal, IRS funding cuts, and paid family leave. Congress will debate rate cuts and deductions. - [All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes](https://waradydavis.com/all-legal-same-sex-marriages-will-be-recognized-for-federal-tax-purposes/) - Learn about the recent announcement from the IRS and Department of Treasury that states same sex marriages will be treated as marriages for tax purposes. - [2 valuable year-end tax-saving tools for your business](https://waradydavis.com/2-valuable-year-end-tax-saving-tools-for-your-business/) - Warady & Davis outlines two powerful year-end tax-saving strategies to help businesses maximize depreciation deductions and reduce taxable income. - [Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Key provisions affecting individual taxpayers](https://waradydavis.com/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-key-provisions-affecting-individual-taxpayers/) - Explore the key TCJA tax changes for individuals, including tax rates, standard deductions, child tax credits, SALT limits, and estate tax updates. - [Treasury Issues New FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness](https://waradydavis.com/treasury-issues-new-ppp-faqs/) - The SBA has issued a new round of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PPP loan forgiveness. Here are key points from the 10+ pages of FAQs. READ MORE. - [PPP loan forgiveness update](https://waradydavis.com/ppp-loan-forgiveness-update/) - Get the latest PPP loan forgiveness update, including SBA forgiveness statistics, application progress, and key insights for small businesses. - [Filing Season Closes; Cybersecurity and Customer Service Top Priorities for IRS](https://waradydavis.com/irs-cyber-security-customer-service/) - Learn about the IRS priorities now that the filing season has closed including cyber security and data protection from identity theft --Chicago CPA Firm - [IRS ERTC Voluntary Disclosure Program Deadline](https://waradydavis.com/irs-ertc-voluntary-disclosure-program-deadline/) - The IRS’s new Voluntary Disclosure Program may provide employers relief from penalties related to ineligible Employee Retention Tax Credit claims. - [Businesses Still Have Time to Claim the ERC](https://waradydavis.com/businesses-still-have-time-to-claim-the-erc/) - Employers may still claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) retroactively by filing amended payroll tax returns (Form 941-X) for tax years 2020 and 2021. - [New stimulus business and nonprofit benefits](https://waradydavis.com/the-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021-business-nonprofit-benefits/) - Learn how the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides tax relief, funding, and financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations. - [Important Employee Retention Credit Changes](https://waradydavis.com/important-employee-retention-credit-changes/) - Learn about important Employee Retention Credit changes, early termination, eligibility, amended payroll tax returns, and ERC claim deadlines. - [Congress expands small business COVID-19 relief](https://waradydavis.com/congress-expands-small-business-covid-19-relief/) - Congress approved additional PPP and EIDL funding, expanding COVID-19 relief for small businesses with new loan opportunities and updated eligibility. - [Tax Scams Proliferate During Filing Season](https://waradydavis.com/tax-scams-proliferate-during-filing-season/) - Protect yourself from tax scams during filing season. Learn how to spot IRS phone scams, phishing emails, identity theft and business fraud. - [A Few Good Reasons to File Your Taxes Now](https://waradydavis.com/a-few-good-reasons-to-file-your-taxes-now/) - Learn about the many reasons that taxpayers should consider making a tax filing sooner than later including reducing the risk of ID Theft - Chicago CPA. - [Checking Your Service Providers’ Data Security System](https://waradydavis.com/checking-your-service-providers-data-security-system/) - Learn about the importance to plan sponsors of ensuring that their providers have proper data security through SOC reports - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA - [Are you ready for endowments?](https://waradydavis.com/are-you-ready-for-endowments/) - Learn how organizations manage endowments, including assets, spending limits, and differences between traditional and quasi funds. - [New favorable PPP rules for self-employed](https://waradydavis.com/new-ppp-rules-for-self-employed/) - #post_excerptNew PPP rules for sole proprietors, self-employed and gig workers will lead to larger forgivable loans for Schedule C filers. - [The CARES Act liberalizes net operating losses](https://waradydavis.com/the-cares-act-liberalizes-net-operating-losses/) - Here’s a look at how the CARES Act modifies the rules for claiming certain tax losses to provide businesses with relief from the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more. - [New tax law gives pass-through businesses a valuable deduction](https://waradydavis.com/new-tax-law-gives-pass-through-businesses-a-valuable-deduction/) - Pass-through business owners may qualify for a 20% QBI deduction. Understand eligibility, income limits, and key rules under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. - [PPP for the self-employed and independent contractors](https://waradydavis.com/ppp-opens-to-self-employed-and-icseasury-provides-ppp-clarity-2/) - Learn how PPP loans work for self-employed individuals and independent contractors, including eligibility, forgiveness rules and SBA guidance. - [Partnerships: Get ready for new audit rules](https://waradydavis.com/partnerships-get-ready-for-new-audit-rules/) - Prepare for new partnership audit rules. Learn how IRS audits, entity-level taxes, partner liability, and opt-out elections may affect your business. - [Nonprofits: Are you ready for the new contribution guidance?](https://waradydavis.com/nonprofits-are-you-ready-for-the-new-contribution-guidance/) - Learn how the FASB guidance on Contributions Received and Contributions Made impacts not-for-profit organizations and their financial reporting. - [Congress rolls back burdensome UBIT on transportation benefits](https://waradydavis.com/congress-rolls-back-burdensome-ubit-on-transportation-benefits/) - Learn how Congress repealed the UBIT tax on nonprofit transportation benefits and what the retroactive tax relief means for tax-exempt organizations. - [Donor care during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://waradydavis.com/donor-care-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Learn practical donor care strategies to strengthen relationships, engage supporters and sustain nonprofit fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Accounting Today 2023 Regional Leader](https://waradydavis.com/accounting-today-2023-regional-leader/) - Wardy & Davis has been recognized as one of Accounting Today's 2023 Regional Leaders in the Great lakes for the seventh consecutive year. - [Surviving the COVID-19 crisis: A not-for-profit action plan](https://waradydavis.com/surviving-the-covid-19-crisis-a-not-for-profit-action-plan/) - Learn practical strategies to help nonprofits manage cash flow, secure funding, engage donors and navigate financial challenges during COVID-19. - [Fraud and the nonprofit - How to counter your vulnerabilities](https://waradydavis.com/fraud-and-the-nonprofit-how-to-counter-your-vulnerabilities/) - Learn why nonprofits are vulnerable to fraud, identify common weak spots, and discover practical strategies to reduce risk and strengthen controls. - [Collaborative activities. Are you reporting them correctly?](https://waradydavis.com/collaborative-activities-are-you-reporting-them-correctly/) - Increasingly nonprofits are joining forces. But such relationships can come with complicated financial reporting obligations. Find out more. - [W&D Spotlight - Sean Snowden, MBA, CVA - W&D Consulting LLC](https://waradydavis.com/wd-spotlight-sean-snowden-mba-cva-wd-consulting-llc/) - Learn about Sean Snowden, MBA, CVA, Managing Director of W&D Consulting focused on providing business valuations to Chicago companies - Chicago Valuations. - [21st Century Cures Act Expands use of HRAs by Small Employers](https://waradydavis.com/21st-century-cures-act-expands-use-of-hras-by-small-employers/) - Warady & Davis explains how the 21st Century Cures Act expanded HRA options for eligible small employers, including key compliance requirements. - [Repair Regulations Relief for Small Businesses](https://waradydavis.com/repair-regulations-relief-for-small-businesses/) - Learn about repair regulations relief for small businesses issued by the IRS allowing companies to bypass filing Form 3115 - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Expanded retirement plan options for small business](https://waradydavis.com/dol-expands-retirement-plan-options-for-smaller-businesses/) - Explore the DOL's expanded retirement plan rules, MEP eligibility, PEO requirements, and new opportunities for small businesses and working owners. - [Juggling Wealth Management is No Trick](https://waradydavis.com/juggling-wealth-management-is-no-trick/) - Learn wealth management strategies for retirement, education savings, estate planning, gifting, and charitable giving to protect your future. - [Update on Proposed Tax Law Changes](https://waradydavis.com/update-on-proposed-tax-law-changes/) - Get the latest update on proposed tax law changes affecting individual, business, estate, gift and retirement tax planning for 2021 and beyond. - [Seven Things Every Business Owner Should Do In 2016](https://waradydavis.com/seven-things-every-business-owner-should-do-in-2016/) - Learn the key steps every business owner should take in 2016, including reviewing internal controls and planning for long-term success with Warady Davis. - [Albert & Goodman Merges Practice with W&D](https://waradydavis.com/albert-goodman-merges-with-waradydavisllp/) - Warady & Davis LLP grows through its merger with Albert & Goodman CPAs PC, creating new opportunities for clients and staff. - [Joel M. Friedman, JD, CPA, Partner Merges Practice with W&D](https://waradydavis.com/joel-friedman-merges-practice-with-wd/) - Warady & Davis LLP is pleased to announce that Joel M. 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Find out about more. - [New Not-for-Profit Tax Developments](https://waradydavis.com/new-not-for-profit-tax-developments/) - Review our non profit tax update and discover updates including updates to done reporting regulations and fringe benefits - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Noncash Gifts? 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Learn about the streamlined application process and updated guidance. - [The American Rescue Plan Act: What’s in it for you?](https://waradydavis.com/the-american-rescue-plan-act-whats-in-it-for-you/) - Learn how the American Rescue Plan Act expanded stimulus payments, child tax credits, PPP funding, employee retention credits, and tax relief. - [5 Steps to Take Now to Cut Your 2022 Tax Liability](https://waradydavis.com/5-steps-to-take-now-to-cut-your-2022-tax-liability/) - Are you interested in reducing your 2022 tax liability? 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CLICK HERE to learn - [Audit Senior](https://waradydavis.com/job/audit-senior-employee-benefit-plan-audit/) - Warady & Davis is seeking an audit senior or audit supervisor with prior public accounting and not-for-profit client experience to join our team. - [Audit Supervisor](https://waradydavis.com/job/audit-supervisor-2/) - As one of the top 25 CPA firms in the Chicago land area, a top 200 firm nationally, and a Great Lakes Regional Leader (Source: Crain’s Chicago Business, AICPA G400, and Accounting Today), Warady & Davis LLP is seeking an audit supervisor with prior public accounting and employee benefit plan audit experience to join our - [Tax Senior](https://waradydavis.com/job/tax-senior/) - As one of the top 25 CPA firms in the Chicago land area, a top 200 firm nationally, and a Great Lakes Regional Leader (Source: Crain’s Chicago Business, AICPA G400, and Accounting Today), Warady & Davis LLP is seeking a tax senior with prior public accounting and not-for-profit client experience to join our team. CLICK - [Tax Supervisor](https://waradydavis.com/job/tax-supervisor/) - As one of the top 25 CPA firms in the Chicago land area, a top 200 firm nationally, and a Great Lakes Regional Leader (Source: Crain’s Chicago Business, AICPA G400, and Accounting Today), Warady & Davis LLP is seeking a tax supervisor with prior public accounting experience to join our team. CLICK HERE to learn ## Services - [Employee Benefit Plan Audit](https://waradydavis.com/service/employee-benefit-plan-audit/) - Learn about our employee benefit plan audit services and the types of ERISA audits we perform, such as 401(k) and 403(b). Chicago CPA Firm - [Management Advisory](https://waradydavis.com/service/management-consulting-services/) - Discover our management advisory services, including strategic planning, succession planning, budgeting, and forecasting - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Tax](https://waradydavis.com/service/tax-services/) - Learn about our wide range of Chicago tax services for businesses, nonprofits and individuals. - [Business Valuation](https://waradydavis.com/service/business-valuation-approach/) - Learn about the business valuation services offered by W&D Consulting - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Estate & Gift Tax Planning](https://waradydavis.com/service/estate-gift-tax-planning/) - Learn about the estate and gift tax planning services - including trust administration - W&D offers to Chicago individuals and families - Chicago CPA. - [Forensic Accounting](https://waradydavis.com/service/forensic-services/) - Learn about W&D's forensic accounting services to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, including evaluating and implementing internal controls. - [Wealth Management Advisory Services](https://waradydavis.com/service/wealth-management-advisory-services/) - Warady & Davis supports individuals in many areas including goal-driven wealth, retirement, tax, estate and succession planning and preparation. - [Wealth Management](https://waradydavis.com/service/wealth-management-services/) - W&D supports individuals & their advisors in many areas including goal-driven wealth management, retirement, tax, estate & succession planning and preparation. - [Audit and Advisory](https://waradydavis.com/service/audit-and-accounting-services/) - Chicago audit services, including business audits, reviews & compilations, accounting and due diligence - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Succession Planning](https://waradydavis.com/service/succession-planning/) - Learn about W&D's succession planning services offered to companies including business valuations and estate tax planning - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Litigation Support](https://waradydavis.com/service/litigation-support-services/) - Learn about our litigation support services, including expert witness testimony, damage determination, and business valuation - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Accounting](https://waradydavis.com/service/accounting-services/) - Discover our Chicago accounting and bookkeeping services for businesses and high net worth individuals - QuickBooks Consulting. Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA. - [State and Local Tax](https://waradydavis.com/service/state-and-local-tax/) - Learn about W&D's state and local tax services, including nexus reviews, sales and use tax and more - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [IT Services](https://waradydavis.com/service/technology-solutions/) - Learn about W&D's outsource IT services partnerships, including cyber security, network solutions, hardware, software and disaster recovery - Chicago CPA. ## Industries - [Privately-Held Businesses](https://waradydavis.com/industry/owner-run-and-family-businesses/) - Learn about the accounting, audit, tax and consulting services offered by Warady & Davis LLP to owner-run, family & privately-held businesses. - [Professional Services](https://waradydavis.com/industry/professional-services/) - Learn about the professional services accounting offered to law firms and others including tax, audit, accounting & consulting - Warady Davis—Chicago CPA Firm. - [Manufacturing](https://waradydavis.com/industry/manufacturing-audit-accounting-and-tax-services/) - Warady & Davis provides manufacturing audit, accounting & tax services for Chicago manufacturers & distributors, helping improve growth and profitability. - [Wholesale & Distribution](https://waradydavis.com/industry/wholesale-distribution/) - Learn about W&D's accounting, audit, tax and consulting services for wholesale distribution companies in Chicago, across the U.S. and internationally. - [Technology](https://waradydavis.com/industry/technology/) - Chicago accounting, tax and advisory services offered to technology and software as service (SaaS) companies - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Nonprofit](https://waradydavis.com/industry/not-for-profit/) - Learn about the nonprofit audit, accounting, tax & consulting services offered to Chicago nonprofits - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Transportation & Logistics](https://waradydavis.com/industry/transportation-logistics/) - Accounting and tax solutions for logistics, freight, and transportation companies. Warady & Davis helps your business stay compliant and profitable. - [Healthcare](https://waradydavis.com/industry/healthcare-accounting/) - Chicago's trusted healthcare accounting services for institutions, physician, dental & veterinary practices of all sizes and specialties. Chicago Healthcare CPA - [Small Businesses](https://waradydavis.com/industry/small-businesses/) - Learn about W&D's audit, accounting, tax and advisory expertise for entrepreneurial and small businesses - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPAs. - [Real Estate](https://waradydavis.com/industry/real-estate/) - Learn about the accounting, audit, tax and consulting services we offer to real estate clients, including HUD audits. - [Construction](https://waradydavis.com/industry/construction-accounting-audit-tax-consulting/) - Explore our construction audit, accounting and tax services for Chicago construction companies, including financial reporting and tax planning support. ## People - [Sean Snowden, MBA, CVA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/sean-snowden-mba-cva-managing-member-wd-consulting-llc/) - Review the biography of Sean Snowden, MBA, CVA to learn about his specialization in business valuations and financial analysis - W&D Consulting LLC. - [Eileen Pollard](https://waradydavis.com/staff/eileen-pollard/) - Eileen Pollard provides accounting, payroll, trust administration, and estate tax support services for individuals, trusts, and businesses. - [Joel M. Friedman, JD, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/friedman-joel-jd-cpa/) - Meet Joel M. Friedman, JD, CPA, providing estate, tax, trust, nonprofit, and succession planning services for individuals and businesses. - [Jea Song, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/jea-song-cpa-partner/) - Review the biography of Partner, Jea Song, CPA and learn about his focus on accounting and audits for employee benefit plan audits and many industries - Warady & Davis - Chicago Accounting Firm. - [Kenneth Pinsky, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/kenneth-pinsky-cpa-co-managing-partner-executive-committee-member/) - Review the biography of Kenneth Pinsky, CPA and immediate past Co-Managing Partner, to learn about his real estate tax specialty - Warady & Davis. - [Robert Weismann, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/robert-weismann-cpa-partner-managing-director-of-professional-services-executive-committee-member/) - Robert Weismann, CPA, Co-Managing Partner at W&D, provides audit, tax, and consulting services to construction and manufacturing clients. - [Steve O'Connor, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/steve-oconnor-cpa-partner-executive-committee-member/) - Review the biography of Steve O'Connor, CPA to learn about his privately held and family business accounting, tax and consulting specialties - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Katherine Hunt, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/katherine-hunt-cpa-partner-director-of-audit-accounting-services-executive-committee-member/) - Review the professional biography of Katherine Hunt, CPA, Audit and Accounting Partner, focused on audit and accounting services - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Robert J. Giblichman, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/robert-j-giblichman-cpa-partner-director-of-quality-control/) - Review the biography of Robert Giblichman CPA, Partner, Director of Quality Control, focused on audit quality and peer review - Warady & Davis LLP. - [Michael Boban, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/michael-boban-cpa-partner/) - Review the professional biography of Michael Boban, CPA, Partner, focused on providing audit, accounting & tax services - Chicago CPA Firm. - [William A. Nichols, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/william-a-nichols-cpa-partner-executive-committee-chairman/) - Review the biography of William Nichols, CPA, Partner, focused on serving real estate & construction clients - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Lawrence Silverman, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/lawrence-silverman-cpa-partner/) - Review the biography of Partner, Lawrence Silverman, CPA to learn about his 40+ years of service in accounting, tax and consulting - Warady & Davis. - [Norman Nagel, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/norman-nagel-cpa-partner/) - In Memoriam March 13th, 1944 - November 1st, 2023. Obituary, shiva and funeral details may be viewed HERE. For over 45 years, Norm has been a Partner in large, local CPA firms, which included managing and directing offices and real estate and construction practices. He provides accounting, tax and consulting services to a wide variety of industries, especially - [Joseph G. Ferrari, MST, MBA, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/joseph-g-ferrari-mst-mba-cpa/) - Joseph G. Ferrari is a Senior Consultant with Warady & Davis LLP, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants. - [Ronald Zweig, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/ronald-s-zweig-cpa-partner/) - Review the biography of Partner Ronald Zweig, CPA to learn about his focus on wealth management and tax planning - Warady & Davis - Chicago Accounting Firm - [James Donenberg, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/james-donenberg-cpa-mba-partner/) - Review the professional biography of James Donenberg, CPA, MBA, Partner focused on providing accounting & tax services to Chicago companies - Chicago CPA. - [Sharon Frydman, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/sharon-frydman-cpa-partner-executive-committee-member/) - Sharon Frydman, CPA, Tax Partner at W&D, specializes in real estate taxation, estate planning, succession planning, and tax advisory services. - [Richard M. Franklin, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/richard-m-franklin-cpa-co-managing-partner-executive-committee-member/) - Review the biography of Richard Franklin, CPA, Partner, focused on accounting, audit & tax services for owner operated & family businesses. - [Richard A. Breseman, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/richard-a-breseman-cpa-partner-director-of-litigation-services/) - Richard A. Breseman, CPA, provides audit, forensic accounting, litigation support, and consulting services to closely held businesses. - [Mark Thomas, CPA, CFE](https://waradydavis.com/staff/mark-thomas-cpa-cfe-partner-managing-director-of-operations-director-of-employee-benefit-plan-and-forensic-services-executive-committee-member/) - Mark Thomas, CPA, CFE, Co-Managing Partner at W&D, provides audit, forensic accounting, and advisory services to privately held businesses. - [Martin Albert, Jr., CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/martin-albert/) - Martin Albert Jr., CPA, Partner at W&D, delivers tax, audit, and consulting solutions for businesses, owners, and real estate clients. - [David M. Dickman, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/david-m-dickman-cpa-partner/) - Review the professional biography of David Dickman, CPA, Partner, focused on providing audit and tax services to Chicago companies - Chicago Accountant. - [Joseph M. Tamburello, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/joe-tamburello-cpa/) - Learn how Joe Tamburello, CPA helps clients with tax planning and compliance as well as with the administration of trusts and estates. - [Joseph A. Izen, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/jospeph-a-izen-cpa/) - Background Joseph A. Izen, CPA has 36 years of corporate, partnership and individual tax and general business expertise. Prior to merging with Warady & Davis LLP (W&D), Joe was the owner and principal of Josepah A. Izen, Associates, CPAs. Areas of Specialization Joe’s areas of specialization include tax compliance, tax research and tax planning projects - [Christopher Straub, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/christopher-straub-cpa-msa-partner/) - Chris Straub, CPA, Partner at Warady & Davis LLP, a Chicago CPA firm, specializing in audit, accounting, and strategic consulting for not-for-profits. - [Barry Edelstein, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/barry-edelstein-cpa-partner/) - Barry Edelstein, CPA, Partner at Warady & Davis LLP, a Chicago CPA firm, specializing in tax planning, compliance, and strategic advisory services. - [Seth Appel, EA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/seth-appel/) - Seth Appel is a Partner with Warady & Davis LLP and the Director of the firm’s Tax Operations and Financial Accounting Services and Tax practice. - [Rocco Losch, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/rocco-losch-cpa-partner-managing-director-of-technology/) - Background Rocco is an audit and accounting Partner in the certified public accounting and consulting firm of Warady & Davis LLP. He has over 20 years of public accounting experience serving the firm's diverse clientele including businesses ranging from start-up phase companies to organizations with revenues in excess of $500MM. Rocco acts as the Engagement - [Jo Ann Porter, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/jo-ann-porter-cpa-partner/) - Background For over 30 years, Jo Ann has provided audit, accounting, tax and consulting services to a wide variety of industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, distribution and numerous service industries. She serves as a Partner in the Audit & Accounting Department of Warady & Davis LLP. Jo Ann has in-depth expertise in audit, accounting - [Alison Goodridge, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/alison-goodridge-cpa-partner-managing-director-of-human-capital/) - Review the biography of Alison Goodridge, CPA, Managing Director of Human Capital, providing audit & tax services - Warady Davis LLP - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Burton R. Kaplan, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/burton-kaplan/) - Effective January 1, 2020. Burton R. Kaplan, CPA merged his practice, Burton R. Kaplan LLC, with Warady & Davis LLP. - [Atarah Mayer, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/atarah-mayer-cpa/) - Atarah Mayer, CPA, Partner at Warady & Davis LLP. Specializing in individual, partnership, and corporate tax services for construction businesses. - [Daniel Rohowsky, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/daniel-rohowsky-cpa-partner/) - Dan is a CPA and Partner focused on providing audit and tax services to Chicago companies, focusing on Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Privately-Held Businesses. - [Matthew Zindell, CPA, MST](https://waradydavis.com/staff/matthew-zindell-cpa/) - Matthew Zindell, CPA, MST, Tax Partner, Warady & Davis LLP. Specializing in partnership, S-Corporation & multi-state taxation, real estate, manufacturing, & service businesses. - [Ronald Radtke, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/ronald-radtke/) - Ronald Radtke, CPA is a former Partner with Warady & Davis LLP. Prior to joining W&D, Ron was an audit Partner with Goettsche, Tranen, Winter & Russo. - [David Faje](https://waradydavis.com/staff/david-faje/) - David Faje, CPA, MST is a Partner in Warady & Davis LLP’s Tax practice. - [Alvin I. Siegel, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/alvin-i-siegel-cpa-partner/) - Alvin Siegel, CPA, In Memoriam. Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Steven Masur, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/steven-masur-cpa-former-partner-and-currently-of-counsel/) - Review the biography of Steve Masur, CPA, focused on providing tax consulting services to Chicago companies and individuals - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA. - [Marc Heller, CPA, JD](https://waradydavis.com/staff/marc-heller-cpa-jd-partner-director-of-technical-tax-services/) - Review the biography of Marc Heller, CPA, JD, Director of Technical Tax Services including complex tax planning - Warady Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Kosta Tchobanov, CPA, MSA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/kosta-tchobanov-cpa-msa-partner/) - Review the professional biography of David Dickman, CPA, Partner, focused on providing audit and tax services to Chicago companies - Chicago Accountant. - [Alan J. Russo, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/alan-russo/) - Alan J. Russo, CPA is a Partner with Warady & Davis LLP. Prior to merging his practice with W&D, Alan led his own CPA firm, Goettsche, Tranen, Winter & Russo. - [Gary Rudenberg, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/gary-rudenberg-cpa-co-managing-partner-executive-committee-member/) - Review the biography of Partner, Gary Rudenberg, to learn about his accounting, tax and consulting specialties - Warady & Davis. - [Henry R. Nutkevitch, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/henry-nutkevitch/) - Henry R. Nutkevitch, CPA is a Partner with Warady & Davis LLP. Prior to merging his practice with W&D, Henry was an audit partner with the CPA firm, Goettsche, Tranen, Winter & Russo. - [Scott Nathan, CPA, MST](https://waradydavis.com/staff/scott-nathan/) - Scott Nathan, CPA, MST is a Partner and Director of Tax Compliance with Warady & Davis LLP's tax practice. He provides tax advisory and consulting services to businesses and individuals. - [Susan Greggo, CPA, MS](https://waradydavis.com/staff/susan-greggo-cpa-partner-director-of-not-for-profit-services/) - Review the biography of Susan Greggo, CPA, Partner, Director of Not-for-Profit Services providing audit and accounting to nonprofits - Warady & Davis - Chicago CPA Firm. - [Gerald Frishman, CPA](https://waradydavis.com/staff/gerald-frishman-cpa-former-managing-partner-and-currently-of-counsel/) - Gerald Frishman, CPA, Former Managing Partner. 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