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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The standard deduction amounts for 2025 have increased due to inflation. Don’t navigate the complicated tax world alone – let us be your guide!🔦Contact us at (312) 341-9999.

If you're making an IRA contribution - no matter the amount and timing - you're on the right track to boost your retirement savings. If you forgot to make a 2024 contribution by December 31, it may not be too late! You can make a 2024 contribution to a traditional or Roth IRA up until the tax filing deadline of April 15, 2025. For more guidance on IRAs, give us a call at (312) 341-9999.

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Some gifts can be made tax-free without using up any of your $19,000 annual gift tax exclusion or $13.99 million lifetime exemption. Specifically, you can pay an unlimited amount for someone else’s tuition or medical expenses. To be tax-free, the payments must be made directly to the qualified educational institution or health care provider. Understanding the nuances of federal gift tax law can help keep taxes to a minimum - that's where we come in! Give us a call at (312) 341-9999 today.

As a business owner, it's important that you classify workers correctly as either employees or independent contractors because misclassifying them could trigger an IRS audit. If you treat workers as independent contractors but the IRS considers them to be employees, the tax agency may impose back taxes, interest and penalties. If you're looking for personalized, in-depth tax assistance when classifying workers, you've come to the right place. Contact us today at (312) 341-9999 to set up your first consultation.

Yep, it's true. While standard deductions may provide welcome tax breaks, there are a few scenarios where you may not be qualified to take it. Some examples include: if you are married filing separately and your partner chooses to itemize and then you must also itemize; you are filing a return as a trust, estate, or partnership; your returns cover a period less than a year due to accounting changes; or you are considered a ‘nonresident alien’ or ‘dual-status alien’ in the US. These can be tricky to work out on your own. Fortunately, we are just a call away – (312) 341-9999! Contact us for tax help today.📝

Part of securing your family’s financial future is estate planning. As a married couple, this step not only manages your assets, but also ensures that your loved one are properly taken care of reflecting your shared financial goals. Remember it is a collective effort that involved thoughtful consideration of future aspirations. https://bit.ly/3Vh0nto

Getting audited by the IRS can be stressful for a business owner. So it's important to be aware of potential audit red flags when filing your tax return. Reporting lower income than similar businesses in your industry or reporting significantly lower income than you reported in recent tax years can be a red flag for the IRS that you might be underreporting income. Our team can help you file your tax return correctly and with ease and we’ll ensure you claim every tax break you’re entitled to. Contact us today at (312) 341-9999 for your initial consultation.

Under federal tax law, you can give a certain amount of money or assets annually without incurring gift tax. The 2025 annual gift tax exclusion is $19,000 (up from $18,000 in 2024). This means you can give up to that amount to as many people as you like tax-free. You must report gifts beyond the exclusion to the IRS on Form 706, but these gifts might still be tax-free under your lifetime gift and estate tax exemption - which is $13.99 million for 2025. Have questions? Contact us at (312) 341-9999.

Businesses can deduct “ordinary and necessary” expenses they incur in the course of operations. If your business claims higher-than-average deductions for your industry, it might be a red flag that triggers an IRS audit. You could have to prove that certain expenses are ordinary and necessary by providing invoices, receipts, contracts and other documentation. Organizing your expense records to stand up to IRS scrutiny doesn't have to be complicated. Let us handle your numbers so you can focus on what matters - running your business. Schedule an appointment with us today at (312) 341-9999.