
How long should you hold on to your old tax documents?
Now that your taxes are filed, you are probably ready to start getting rid of old tax returns, account statements, and other financial...


Eilts – A Great Value for Tax Prep
For CPAs like me, January is actually the start of our favorite season of the year: tax season. Just as the start of the holiday season...


Education Tax Breaks 101
You don’t need a statistics degree from M.I.T. to realize that college is expensive. According to the National Center for Education...


Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
These days it pays to go green…literally. There are several tax credits available for home improvements, electric cars, and other...


Employee or Contractor? 10 Ways to Make This Important Distinction
Are your workers employees or independent contractors? It pays to know the difference. Independent contractors often provide a convenient...


It’s Time for Your Business’s Mid-Year Checkup
Most of us understand how important regular checkups are in preventing big problems from developing down the road. We go to the doctor...


Useful Information About Changes to the Illinois Use Tax
The little-known use tax and the IL-1040 form have become the latest fronts in the State of Illinois’ battle against its severe budget...