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The Basics of Business Insurance

As a business owner, it is important to protect yourself and your business.  Learn about the basics of business insurance and don't procrastinate on talking to an insurance professional to get the right coverage!  Cameron Karney of Country Financial is one of my strategic business partners and he is available to assist you. Commercial Insurance [...]

2025-10-21T10:43:05-07:00October 21st, 2025|Business|Comments Off on The Basics of Business Insurance

Tax Law Update on Senior Bonus Deduction

As with most tax law changes, there come rules and restrictions.  I will cover some of the key points of this new deduction: Starting in 2025 and running through 2028, the OBBBA introduces a new, additional tax deduction for individuals aged 65 and older. This is on top of: The regular standard deduction, and The existing “65 or older” additional standard deduction Or in conjunction [...]

2025-10-20T03:30:14-07:00October 16th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tax Law Update on Senior Bonus Deduction

Illinois is running an Tax Amnesty Program for 2025

This gives many taxpayers with a balance due to pay their debt in full with the interest and penalties waived. It only runs October 1, 2025 thru November 17, 2025 so act quickly! Read the details: https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/bulletins/fy-2026-01.html

2025-10-20T03:30:22-07:00September 21st, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Illinois is running an Tax Amnesty Program for 2025

Lake In The Hills

8411 Pyott Rd. Suite 107
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Elmhurst

579 W. North Ave. Suite 205
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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