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Illinois PTET 2026: Which Election Method Is Right for Your Partnership?

Illinois partnerships that elect to pay the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) get a new choice for tax years ending on […]

Filed a Tax Extension? Your S-Corp or Partnership Return Is Due September 15

If your business filed for an extension back in March, the clock runs out on September 15 for S-corporations filing […]

Q3 2026 Estimated Taxes Are Due September 15, Here’s What You Actually Owe

If you are self-employed, a business partner, or an S-corp shareholder, your Q3 2026 estimated tax payment is due on […]

Illinois Tax Obligations Most Chicago-Area Small Business Owners Are Missing

Filing your federal taxes and calling it done is one of the most common (and costly)  mistakes small business owners […]

Are You Paying Yourself Correctly? What LLC and S-Corp Owners in Illinois Need to Know

  A lot of small business owners either don’t pay themselves at all, or pull random amounts whenever they need […]

Summer Cash Flow Warning Signs Every Chicagoland Small Business Owner Should Know

Summer in Chicagoland is the boom season for a lot of small businesses. Restaurants pack patios. Contractors run multiple crews. […]

Mid-Year Financial Check-In: Is Your Chicagoland Business Actually on Track for 2026?

We’re halfway through 2026. Do you actually know how your business is doing — or are you just hoping the […]

Missed the Q2 Estimated Tax Deadline? Here’s What to Do Right Now

  Missed the Q2 Estimated Tax Deadline? Here’s What to Do Right Now June 15 came and went. If you […]

The Crucial Role of a Bookkeeper for Real Estate Investors: Addressing Your Financial Pain Points

As a Certified Public Accountant with years of experience in the financial industry, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging managing finances [...]