New Illinois Laws for 2024
January 03, 2024New Laws Hit the Books in Illinois Over 300 new laws hit the books Jan. 1, 2024 in Illinois. Some of the most interesting ones include laws applying to book banning, fentanyl, carjacking, same-sex marriage, vapes, fertility and poking bears. Get a PDF of all the new laws here the full list. Contact us if you… Read more »
Hey Seniors, Take your RMDs
December 22, 2023IRS Reminds Senior Citizens to Take RMDs from IRAs The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers born before 1951 to look into taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs and other retirement plans by Dec. 31. RMDs are considered taxable income, and taxpayers may be subject to penalties if they don’t take them in time…. Read more »
Our Strategic Technology Partner is Version2
November 10, 2023Our Strategic Technology Partner is Version2 In this world of new and evolving cyber security threats, AJM&A is proud to use the full suite of managed IT services and security solutions of Version2. Our goal in sharing their story is to help improve your IT security and technology experience in your business. We use their… Read more »
Don’t Let it Be Fantasy Team -Assemble Your Estate Planning Team
November 08, 2023Who’s on the Roster of Your Fantasy Estate Planning Team? Go Team! Not just your favorite sports team, your estate planning team. In the long run, they might be the most important team you have. Estate planning is a team effort, and you want an impressive lineup of individuals and professionals for your team…. Read more »
Relief for Cook County Taxpayers Affected by Severe Weather and Flooding
October 31, 2023State Offers Relief for Cook County Taxpayers Harmed by Recent Severe Weather On October 31, 2023, Gov. JB Pritzker offered assistance to individuals and businesses impacted by the severe weather and flooding in Cook County on September 17. These residents and businesses may request waivers of penalties and interest on state taxes. Taxpayers should do… Read more »
Estate and Gift Tax Exclusions Set to Soar With Inflation
October 20, 2023Estate and gift tax exclusions often undergo amendments, significantly affecting how assets can be passed down or given away. Changes from 2022 to 2023 promise an upward trend, fueled by inflation adjustments. Individuals and families should note these modifications to avoid unexpected tax consequences. This article shows what estate and gift tax exclusions entail, their… Read more »
Don’t Let Legal Terms Scare You!
October 18, 2023Boo Legal Terms – Legalese Can Be Scary! Here are 10 key terms that can help de-mystify legal forms and issues. Let our friendly skeletons teach you legal terms you should know from business lawyers in Chicagoland area. We don’t want anyone scared to get legal help or turn ghost-ly pale with anxiety. Review these… Read more »
How to Prepare for the New Mandate on Beneficial Ownership Reporting
October 13, 2023The United States continues to intensify its commitment to transparency in business operations. As a step in this direction, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published its new guidance materials. This will help businesses navigate the complex landscape of beneficial ownership reporting and information. These guidelines apply to most companies… Read more »
Student Loan Repayment Begins
October 03, 2023Time to Pay the Student Loans Again After three years and nine extensions, the pandemic student loan repayment pause is ending. Payments will be due starting October 1, 2023. Are you ready for payments to resume? We wanted to share some helpful tips on how to prepare: Approximately, 7 million federal student loan borrowers are… Read more »
Update on FinCEN Reporting
October 03, 2023Business Owners Get Direction for FinCEN Reporting In an effort to help with reporting, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a Small Entity Compliance Guide. This guide will assist the small business community in complying with the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule. Starting in 2024, many entities created in… Read more »