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When to Bring a CPA Into a Senior Living M&A Deal (and Why Timing Matters)

Senior living M&A activity continues to attract investors, operators, and strategic buyers looking to grow portfolios or reposition assets. But while deals can move quickly, one of the most common—and costly—mistakes is waiting too long to involve a CPA. At CJBS, we consistently see stronger outcomes when a CPA is brought into a senior living […]
January 27, 2026
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2025 SALT Cap Changes: What to Know Before You File in 2026

The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill introduces meaningful changes to the federal tax landscape—and one of the most impactful updates for individual taxpayers is the adjustment to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap. While many people are hearing about these changes during the 2026 tax filing season, it’s important to clarify […]
January 22, 2026
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Ohio’s Cannabis Market in 2026: Growth, Constraints, and What Comes Next

Ohio’s cannabis market has moved quickly since adult-use sales launched in August 2024. What began as a tightly controlled rollout is now a billion-dollar market grappling with the realities of price compression, regulatory tightening, and uneven local access. As we head into 2026, operators and investors are no longer asking whether demand exists—it clearly does. […]
January 20, 2026
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What the Federal Hemp Ban Means for Operators: Financial, Regulatory, and Strategic Implications for 2026 and Beyond

The hemp cannabinoid market has spent years operating in a regulatory gray zone. That uncertainty came to a head this month when Congress passed a federal spending bill containing sweeping language that effectively bans intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids—including popular Delta-8 and many hemp-made THC beverages—at the end of 2026. For hemp businesses, this development represents one […]
December 23, 2025
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CJBS Is Moving to Deerfield

Dear Clients & Friends, After 17 wonderful years at 2100 Sanders Road, we are moving due to our current building being sold. We are excited to announce that CJBS will soon have a new home at: 10 Parkway NorthSuite 200Deerfield, IL 60015 While our new office space is under construction, we will be at 10 […]
December 10, 2025
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Giving Back Starts at the Top: How CJBS Partners Lead Through Service

At CJBS, our commitment to serving others extends far beyond our work in accounting, tax, and advisory services. It starts with our leadership team, whose dedication to their communities reflects the values we uphold as a firm. We believe that being a trusted advisor means more than helping our clients thrive financially—it also means showing […]
September 3, 2025
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