Our Recent Blog

What Is An Offer In Compromise?

Is the federal government trying to collect back taxes from you, your family, or your business? If so, it is normal to be stressed out and overwhelmed—especially if you believe the amount is incorrect, unfair...

Read more

What You Should Know About IRS Lien Removal

If you owe more than $10,000 in federal taxes, you could be subject to a lien and may want to look into an IRS lien removal. As described by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a tax lien is “the governmentâ€...

Read more

What You Need To Know About The IRS Fresh Start Program

Are you struggling to pay your taxes? If so, you are not alone. According to official data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans owe a collective $131 billion in back taxes. Dealing with tax debt c...

Read more

How To Protect Your Business From Ransomware Hackers

Ransomware is one of the primary cybersecurity threats facing small and mid-sized businesses and organizations in Illinois. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) describes ransomware as an...

Read more

How To Protect Yourself From False Sexual Harassment Allegations

False Sexual Harassment Allegations In recent years, there has been new attention paid to the long-standing problem of workplace sexual harassment, which has resulted in a rise in false sexual harassment alleg...

Read more

7 Things To Know If You Owe The IRS

Do you owe money to the IRS? If so, it is normal to be stressed out and overwhelmed by your financial circumstances. As a starting point, it is important to emphasize that you are not alone. Official governme...

Read more

Why It Is Crucial to Retain Payroll Attorneys in Chicago

Payroll taxes fund Social Security, Medicare, and other key social insurance programs. As an employer, you need to ensure your company is handling payroll taxes properly. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) not...

Read more

Three Most Common Employer Defenses to Unemployment Claims in Illinois

Unemployment insurance helps to support workers who lost a job. In Illinois, the system is funded by contributions from employers. The unemployment insurance rates paid by a business or organization are determ...

Read more

Paying Employees in Cash in Illinois: An Overview of Payroll Tax Considerations

For several different reasons, both an employer and an employee may want to deal with each other in cash. Under state and federal law, Illinois employers have the right to pay their employees in cash. However,...

Read more

When You Need a Payroll Tax Lawyer

Does your business or organization have employees? If so, you have a legal obligation to collect (and pay) payroll taxes on their behalf. According to Investopedia, payroll taxes fund key federal programs, incl...

Read more