
How the 2018 Tax Law Changes Affect You
Effective for 2018, Congress approved the largest tax reform legislation changes to our tax system in over three decades. Under the new...


Seven Reasons to File Your Tax Return ASAP
Although the deadlines for filing tax returns for corporations, March 15, and individuals, April 15, are still several weeks away, there...


File Your Return Early to Beat the Tax Crooks
There have always been many good reasons to file your taxes well before the April 15 deadline. But with identify theft becoming an...


Top 10 Tips for Organizing Your Tax Information
When it comes to getting ready for tax season, organization is more than half the battle. By taking a few easy steps in now, you can make...


Simple Steps for Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
You don’t have to follow the news very closely to know that identity theft and cyberattacks are becoming bigger and bigger threats each...


IRS Phone Scams: Be On Alert for Fraudulent Calls
Typically the scammers–who often use fake IRS badge numbers and may have the taxpayer’s Social Security number, home address, or other...


Avoiding (and Understanding) the Underpayment Penalty
Like Ben Franklin said, taxes are one of the two things in life that can’t be avoided. While Franklin’s adage definitely applies to most...


Illinois Education Tax Credit for K-thru-12
Illinois residents can receive a tax credit of up to $500 for expenses relating to kindergarten through 12th grade. The state income tax...


Six Reasons to File Your Tax Return ASAP
Although the deadline for filing tax returns for individuals, April 15, is still seven weeks away, there are plenty of good reasons why...


Small Tax Changes for 2013 Could Cost You Big
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 created several small taxes on high-income taxpayers that...