Covid-19 Resources
We’re happy to announce that our office is now open, starting June 1, for in-person client meetings! We will continue to follow CDC guidelines to reduce the risk of infection and will therefore only be meeting with clients and vendors who have been fully vaccinated and have passed the 14-day waiting period.
Whether working remotely or safely from the office, our team is equipped with state-of-the art technology to ensure your success and protect your data. For your convenience, we continue to offer support through phone and video calls, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
Hear from our Partners about how CJBS is keeping you, your team and your valuable personal data safe during Covid-19.
News & Updates
Stay current on the latest Covid-19 developments and find out what it means for you and your business.
Working Smarter in the “New Normal”
After nearly two years of the pandemic, business has changed. The “new normal” has primarily been shaped by the simple need to protect ourselves and others from the threat of Covid-19. But leading businesses have seen this as an opportunity to do things better than before, especially when using technology. As a result, how we
Looking For Silver Linings As We Navigate the Covid-19 Pandemic
Over the past year, I’ve written a series of blogs about life and work during the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of these posts highlighted the importance of finding balance in difficult times — for example, by having systems in place to maintain productivity (and stay sane) and making the best use of technology to facilitate that. I also included advice on how to maintain a happy family life while working
Reminder: Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Begin July 15
On July 15, about 36 million Americans will start receiving advance monthly checks from the IRS under the expanded Child Tax Credit. The bill, part of the President’s American Rescue Plan Act, increases the child tax benefit to $3,600 per child under age 6 and $3,000 per child between the ages of 6 and 17.
How To: Start a New Job During The Pandemic
My first day of work as an administrative assistant at CJBS in August 2020 was unlike any other first day I’ve had — not because of the people or the office, but because I started in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. The CJBS office had recently reopened after being closed during the beginning of
Funding For America’s Restaurants Now Open!
As things slowly get back to normal in the wake of the pandemic, many of us are looking forward to getting back to our favorite restaurants. After a year of unprecedented economic hardship, the government is offering funding through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to help ensure restaurant doors remain open.
Brighter News For Spring
Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and more of us are getting vaccinated against Covid-19, so there’s plenty to be grateful for. There is good news on the tax front as well to help the economy recover from the pandemic.
Tax season deadline extended. What you need to know.
The IRS and our home state of Illinois have announced postponing the deadline for all individual tax returns from April 15 to May 17 this year in realizing the hardship that many taxpayers are still experiencing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
News Flash: American Rescue Plan Act Signed Into Law
The President yesterday signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law, so the much anticipated $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 stimulus package is official.
My Year in Sweatpants
In the past the beginning of March has always meant certain things to me – we have endured the worst weather of another Chicago winter and spring is close; the groundhog has seen his “tax” shadow so there is only six more weeks of tax season; golf season will soon be here; and a funny John Belushi bit about March coming in like a lion (worth the YouTube search).
Helping You Keep Up On HR Compliance – And Keeping Your Employees And Business Safe
Last summer, we wrote about the importance of keeping employees safe during the pandemic, both for their sake and to protect your business from possible litigations.
More news, and clarity, on PPP2
A lot has happened since our last PPP update on January 12. While the President has already raised the prospect of a new stimulus package, as expected, there is continuity on existing programs, so the details included in our last update are still valid.
The Latest Guidance on PPP2
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury have now issued guidance and released application forms for the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP2).
A Holiday Breakthrough for PPP
Just in time for the holiday season, there is welcoming news with Congress passing a $900 Billion Covid-19 Relief Bill. This new legislation expands the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include a new round of forgivable loans for small businesses.
Non-Taxable Help for Your Struggling Employees While Maximizing Your Deductions
Dear Clients & Friends, Covid-19 and the associated stay-at-home orders have been devastating for many businesses and individuals. Through it all, we have been your trusted resource, keeping you updated on federal aid programs that have been made available to help many businesses survive and recover. The most notable of these is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). What
News Flash From CJBS! A Surge In Unemployment Insurance Fraud Claims.
Since the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA) launched in May of 2020, Unemployment Insurance Fraud (UIF) claims have been on the rise. Have you received a letter from unemployment confirming you have been approved for benefits without ever filing a claim?
Great News! A Simplified Forgiveness Process For PPP Loans Of $50,000 Or Less
On October 8, 2020, the Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a streamlined process for all loans under $50,000, and published a simplified application form.
PPP Loan Forgiveness
Dear Clients and Friends, We have been asked a lot of questions lately about all the uncertainty pertaining to your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, and as ever we are here to help you try to make sense of it all. The PPP has funded over 5.2 million loans amounting to a total of $525
Think Positive & Positive Things Will Happen
In January 2018, I began working at CJBS as an intern at the start of tax season. I was very grateful for the opportunity as I hadn’t had much experience with other organizations by then. It turns out CJBS was the best fit for me. Even during the interview, I knew CJBS was different. My interviewer put me at ease and was both encouraging and supportive, going so far as to offer me advice on my career path during our conversation.
In Times Of Difficulty, There Are Opportunities To Learn
Last fall, after applying for a summer internship, I had my first conversation with members of the CJBS team via a virtual interview. Right away I knew that CJBS would be a perfect fit. Both Ryan and Susan were welcoming on the call and we connected over their description that accounting is like puzzle solving.
A Little Optimism Never Hurt
As the new year rang in, 2020 was going to be my year! I had just earned my B.A. in Accounting in December, bought our first home with my boyfriend in August, and quit my 14-year job in retail management to start my tax internship at CJBS in January—what could go wrong, right? Back in
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