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Chicago Restaurant Tax (7525) Audits
So you have received a dreaded audit letter from The City of Chicago Department of Revenue. What do you do now? The first thing is not to panic. Surviving an audit is one of the basic necessities of entrepreneurship. … Continue reading
City of Chicago Department of Revenue Audits
So you have received a dreaded audit letter from The City of Chicago Department of Revenue. What do you do now?
Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax Basics for Restaurants, Bars, Retail Stores and other Retail Purveyors
Now that the Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax has gone through the court system and been approved, we are receiving many questions from our clients. Whether you agree with the tax, or not, it is the law. Protecting your business’ … Continue reading
Resolution Time: Tips For How To Plan Your Business’ Future
New Years resolutions are typically saved for that one magical moment, on New Year’s Eve, when the clock strikes midnight. Statistically, 80 percent of these resolutions fail by February of that year. Generally, the reason for this is poor planning. … Continue reading
Buying A Business? Better Ask the Right Questions Before Closing!
As one grows older, it is likely that they will eventually make some large purchases including, buying a house, purchasing an automobile, or taking out a loan for personal or professional reasons. Of all the purchases that one makes in … Continue reading
Five Ways That Your Business Can Save Money and Accumulate Profit
Out of the millions of people who inhabit the Greater Chicagoland Area, it would be reasonable to state that only a handful possess the knowledge, resources, and experience required to properly operate a successful business. The purpose of business is … Continue reading
The Domestic Production Activities Deduction; An Often Overlooked Deduction for Manufacturers, Construction, Architects, Engineers, and other Domestic Producers
This deduction began in 2005, and is available for all businesses large or small. It provides tax relief for domestic producers to keep jobs in the US rather than shipping them overseas. The deduction applies to almost any business that … Continue reading
Beware of Factoring your Accounts Receivables and other Credit Card Type Lending Products
In these difficult economic times, it is quite difficult to obtain financing. Most traditional sources of lending have just about stopped lending altogether. The few traditional loans I have seen in the commercial markets recently have been real estate loans … Continue reading
How to Handle Overdue Payments and Late Income Tax Returns
So, you wake up on Wednesday April 19th, 2017, and feel that something is inherently wrong. A cloud hangs over your head, yet you can’t put a finger on what exactly is the trouble. Then it dawns on you. The … Continue reading
3 Solutions That Can Benefit Your Small Business
Do you remember when running your small business was easy? Remember when handling balance sheets, payroll, inventory, customer satisfaction, and the plethora of other objectives was a walk in the park? Good. Neither do we. With Accounting Solution Ltd’s cumulative … Continue reading
