New Hire Reporting — What You Need to Know
June 22, 2023Illinois Requires New Hire Reporting Businesses need to remember that state and federal laws require all employers to report each new and rehired employee to a state Directory of New Hires. Congress and the states adopted these laws to increase child support collections on both state and national levels and reduce fraudulent unemployment and worker’s… Read more »
Balance Due Notices from IRS to Start Up Again
June 06, 2023IRS Begins Sending Balance Due Notices Again After a year of suspended notices, an estimated 5 million to 8 million taxpayers will begin receiving notices that they owe money to the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has restarted mailing out the automated collection notices that it paused last year while it tried to catch up… Read more »
Practicing Financial Wellness
June 01, 202310 Steps on How to Practice Financial Wellness What financial wellness is? Wellness is a “hot topic”. When you hear about it you probably think of yoga, matcha tea, retreats by the ocean, etc. There’s another side of wellness that can go overlooked in the hustle and bustle of life, but it’s just as important… Read more »
What is the Role of AI in the Legal Field?
May 30, 2023The legal field is one of many pondering the use and application of ChatGPT in the future. Law is one of several professions that appears to be on the cusp of being transformed by ChatGPT, which takes a whole lot less billable hours to whip up documents, but the chatbot isn’t prepared to have its… Read more »
Let’s Look at Mergers-Acquisitions
May 12, 2023When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, also known as M&A, there can be unparalleled benefits for all parties involved. However, many people may not know what exactly M&As are. It is important for business owners and other executives to take the time to learn more about mergers and acquisitions. This will ensure that all… Read more »
Name a Pet Guardian for National Pet Month
May 09, 2023What to Know About Pet Guardianship Pet owners will tell you that they consider their pet to be a member of their family. So, shouldn’t those beloved furry friends be part of your Estate Planning conversation? We think yes. Pet Guardianship, implementing a pet custody plan or a pet-nup ensures your pet will be cared… Read more »
Estate & Wealth Preservation Planning
May 05, 2023When your time comes, an organized estate and wealth preservation plan pair well with trusts and a will to protect your family financially. Estate preservation planning saves beneficiaries from excessive inheritance taxes, additional attorney fees, and the efficient transfer of assets. An estate encompasses all of the material possessions that belong to you — your… Read more »
2023 Filing Season was Better Than Expected
May 03, 2023Reports are in…2023 Filing Season was Better Than Expected More People Using Professional Tax Services! The word is in “A better tax season for just about everyone.” According to IRS managers, the 2023 filing season might go down in history as one of the best ever. A recent review by the Professional Managers Association notes… Read more »
AJM&A Sponsors Safer Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Met Gala
April 26, 2023Safer Foundation Celebrating 50 years of Providing Second Chances On Saturday, April 29, the Safer Foundation celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a Met Gala. AJM&A is proud to be a sponsor of this important celebration. This milestone event highlights the importance of reconnecting people with records and returning citizens to systems of upward mobility. It… Read more »
More Seniors Equals More Need for Elder Law
April 25, 2023More Seniors with Legal Needs Require Accessible Elder Law Attorneys The percentage of U.S. residents aged 65 or older continues to grow. Many seniors are realizing they have pressing legal needs. These legal issues can range from estate planning to guardianship issues. It can include dealing with financial exploitation and other forms of abuse. Sadly,… Read more »