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A Closer Look at Audits, Reviews and Compilations](https://cjbs.com/does-your-business-need-an-audit-a-closer-look-at-audits-reviews-and-compilations/) - [July News To Know](https://cjbs.com/july-news-to-know-4/) - [Illinois Sales and Use Tax Rate Change - Effective August 1st 2026](https://cjbs.com/illinois-sales-and-use-tax-rate-change-effective-august-1st-2026/) - [7 Ways Cannabis Businesses Can Prepare for the End of 280E](https://cjbs.com/7-ways-cannabis-businesses-can-prepare-for-the-end-of-280e/) - [June News To Know](https://cjbs.com/june-news-to-know-5/) - [Careers at CJBS: A Look Inside Our Award-Winning Accounting Firm Culture](https://cjbs.com/careers-at-cjbs-a-look-inside-our-award-winning-accounting-firm-culture/) - [Accounting That Speaks Your Language: Meet the Multilingual Team at CJBS](https://cjbs.com/accounting-that-speaks-your-language-meet-the-multilingual-team-at-cjbs/) - [QuickBooks Desktop Is Phasing Out: Why Now Is the Time to Consider QuickBooks Online](https://cjbs.com/quickbooks-desktop-is-phasing-out-why-now-is-the-time-to-consider-quickbooks-online/) - [Schedule III and Cannabis Taxes: How Rescheduling Could Reshape 280E Planning](https://cjbs.com/schedule-iii-and-cannabis-taxes-how-rescheduling-could-reshape-280e-planning/) - [March News To Know](https://cjbs.com/march-news-to-know-5/) - [February News To Know](https://cjbs.com/february-news-to-know-5/) - [New Jersey’s Cannabis Market in 2026: Growth, Constraints, and What Comes Next](https://cjbs.com/new-jerseys-cannabis-market-in-2026-growth-constraints-and-what-comes-next/) - [Minnesota’s Cannabis Market in 2026: Early Sales Growth, Regulatory Friction, and What Comes Next](https://cjbs.com/minnesotas-cannabis-market-in-2026-early-sales-growth-regulatory-friction-and-what-comes-next/) - [2026 New York Cannabis Market Outlook: Structure, Strategy, and Execution](https://cjbs.com/2026-new-york-cannabis-market-outlook-structure-strategy-and-execution/) - [When to Bring a CPA Into a Senior Living M&A Deal (and Why Timing Matters)](https://cjbs.com/when-to-bring-a-cpa-into-a-senior-living-ma-deal-and-why-timing-matters/) - [2025 SALT Cap Changes: What to Know Before You File in 2026](https://cjbs.com/2025-salt-cap-changes-what-to-know-before-you-file-in-2026/) - [Ohio’s Cannabis Market in 2026: Growth, Constraints, and What Comes Next](https://cjbs.com/ohios-cannabis-market-in-2026-growth-constraints-and-what-comes-next/) - [January News To Know](https://cjbs.com/january-news-to-know-4/) - [What the Federal Hemp Ban Means for Operators: Financial, Regulatory, and Strategic Implications for 2026 and Beyond](https://cjbs.com/what-the-federal-hemp-ban-means-for-operators-financial-regulatory-and-strategic-implications-for-2026-and-beyond/) - [Top Financial and Operational Trends and Challenges Facing Manufacturers in 2026](https://cjbs.com/top-financial-and-operational-trends-and-challenges-facing-manufacturers-in-2026/) - [CJBS Is Moving to Deerfield](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-is-moving-to-deerfield/) - [November News To Know](https://cjbs.com/november-news-to-know-4/) - [The Big Beautiful Bill Part Two: Individual Planning Opportunities Under the New 2025 Tax Law](https://cjbs.com/the-big-beautiful-bill-part-two-individual-planning-opportunities-under-the-new-2025-tax-law/) - [October News To Know](https://cjbs.com/october-news-to-know-4/) - [September News To Know](https://cjbs.com/september-news-to-know-3/) - [Giving Back Starts at the Top: How CJBS Partners Lead Through Service](https://cjbs.com/giving-back-starts-at-the-top-how-cjbs-partners-lead-through-service/) - [The Big Beautiful Bill: How 2025’s Tax Reform Will Affect Your Finances](https://cjbs.com/the-big-beautiful-bill-how-2025s-tax-reform-will-affect-your-finances/) - [August News To Know](https://cjbs.com/august-news-to-know-4/) - [July News To Know](https://cjbs.com/july-news-to-know-3/) - [CJBS Named One of Illinois’ Best Places to Work for the Fourth Year in a Row](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-named-one-of-illinois-best-places-to-work-for-the-fourth-year-in-a-row/) - [June News To Know](https://cjbs.com/june-news-to-know-4/) - [Meet CJBS’ Newest Team Members: Rich Kane of Northshore Professional Group](https://cjbs.com/meet-cjbs-newest-team-members-rich-kane-of-northshore-professional-group/) - [How CJBS Helped a Fourth-Generation Insurance Business Regain Control and Confidence](https://cjbs.com/how-cjbs-helped-a-fourth-generation-insurance-business-regain-control-and-confidence/) - [May News To Know](https://cjbs.com/may-news-to-know-4/) - [March News To Know](https://cjbs.com/march-news-to-know-4/) - [Meet CJBS’ Newest Team Members: Stephanie Vadasz of Northshore Professional Group](https://cjbs.com/meet-cjbs-newest-team-members-stephanie-vadasz-of-northshore-professional-group/) - [Meet CJBS’ Newest Team Members: Howard Goberstein of Northshore Professional Group](https://cjbs.com/meet-cjbs-newest-team-members-howard-goberstein-of-northshore-professional-group/) - [February News To Know](https://cjbs.com/february-news-to-know-4/) - [Should You Buy a Distressed Senior Living Facility? Key Questions to Ask and How to Uncover Deal Breakers](https://cjbs.com/should-you-buy-a-distressed-senior-living-facility-key-questions-to-ask-and-how-to-uncover-deal-breakers/) - [Top Cannabis Industry Events to Attend in Q1 2025](https://cjbs.com/top-cannabis-industry-events-to-attend-in-q1-2025/) - [Considerations for Navigating Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market in 2025](https://cjbs.com/considerations-for-navigating-marylands-adult-use-cannabis-market-in-2025/) - [December News To Know](https://cjbs.com/december-news-to-know-4/) - [Opportunities and Challenges of the Illinois Cannabis Market in 2025](https://cjbs.com/opportunities-and-challenges-of-the-illinois-cannabis-market-in-2025/) - [M&A Opportunities in the Evolving Senior Living Market in 2024](https://cjbs.com/ma-opportunities-in-the-evolving-senior-living-market-in-2024/) - [Ohio’s Cannabis Market 2024: Opportunities and Challenges](https://cjbs.com/ohios-cannabis-market-2024-opportunities-and-challenges/) - [November News To Know](https://cjbs.com/november-news-to-know-3/) - [New Jersey Cannabis Market Overview: Insights for Cannabis Businesses in 2024](https://cjbs.com/new-jersey-cannabis-market-overview-insights-for-cannabis-businesses-in-2024/) - [Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting](https://cjbs.com/beneficial-ownership-information-boi-reporting/) - [Missouri Cannabis Market Overview: Insights for Cannabis Businesses in 2024](https://cjbs.com/missouri-cannabis-market-overview-insights-for-cannabis-businesses-in-2024/) - [Top Cannabis Industry Events to Attend in Q4 2024](https://cjbs.com/top-cannabis-industry-events-to-attend-in-q4-2024/) - [October News To Know](https://cjbs.com/october-news-to-know-3/) - [September News To Know](https://cjbs.com/september-news-to-know-2/) - [How Manufacturers Are Navigating Ongoing Supply Chain Issues Post-COVID](https://cjbs.com/how-manufacturers-are-navigating-ongoing-supply-chain-issues-post-covid/) - [August News To Know](https://cjbs.com/august-news-to-know-3/) - [July News To Know](https://cjbs.com/july-news-to-know-2/) - [June News To Know](https://cjbs.com/june-news-to-know-3/) - [May News To Know](https://cjbs.com/may-news-to-know-3/) - [CJBS Partner Ryan Guedel, CPA on Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market Closure](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-partner-ryan-guedel-cpa-on-foxtrot-and-doms-kitchen-market-closure/) - [April News To Know](https://cjbs.com/april-news-to-know-3/) - [Old-Fashioned Scams | Scams and Frauds Series by Larry Goldsmith - Part Five](https://cjbs.com/old-fashioned-scams-scams-and-frauds-series-by-larry-goldsmith-part-five/) - [A Little Help With Inflation in Illinois](https://cjbs.com/a-little-help-with-inflation-in-illinois/) - [Proposed Changes for Retirement Plans](https://cjbs.com/proposed-changes-for-retirement-plans/) - [A Guide to Taxes in Retirement](https://cjbs.com/a-guide-to-taxes-in-retirement/) - [Tugging at the Heart Strings | Scams and Frauds Series by Larry Goldsmith - Part Three](https://cjbs.com/tugging-at-the-heart-strings-scams-and-frauds-series-by-larry-goldsmith-part-three/) - [Data Security Tips for Licensed Cannabis Operators](https://cjbs.com/data-security-tips-for-licensed-cannabis-operators/) - [March News To Know](https://cjbs.com/march-news-to-know-3/) - [Tech Fraud | Scams and Frauds Series by Larry Goldsmith - Part Four](https://cjbs.com/tech-fraud-scams-and-frauds-series-by-larry-goldsmith-part-three/) - [2024 Tax Bracket Changes to Keep in Mind](https://cjbs.com/2024-tax-bracket-changes-to-keep-in-mind/) - [Chicago-Based Accounting Firm CJBS Appoints Gabriela Ursu, CPA, to Income Member](https://cjbs.com/chicago-based-accounting-firm-cjbs-appoints-gabriela-ursu-cpa-to-income-member/) - [February News To Know](https://cjbs.com/february-news-to-know-3/) - [How CJBS Helps Windy City Cannabis Make Quick and Experience-Driven Decisions ](https://cjbs.com/how-cjbs-helps-windy-city-cannabis-make-quick-and-experience-driven-decisions/) - [January News To Know](https://cjbs.com/january-news-to-know-3/) - [December News To Know](https://cjbs.com/december-news-to-know-3/) - [Stories of Stolen Identities and Doing Nothing Wrong | Scams and Frauds Series by Larry Goldsmith - Part Two](https://cjbs.com/stories-of-stolen-identities-and-doing-nothing-wrong-scams-and-frauds-series-by-larry-goldsmith-part-two/) - [Government Shutdown and What It Can Mean for You ](https://cjbs.com/government-shutdown-and-what-it-can-mean-for-you/) - [Is a Health Savings Account (HSA) a Good Idea? ](https://cjbs.com/is-a-health-savings-account-hsa-a-good-idea/) - [Scams and Frauds Series By Larry Goldsmith - Part One](https://cjbs.com/scams-and-frauds-series/) - [The Internet of Things (IoT)—What It Is and What You Need to Know ](https://cjbs.com/the-internet-of-things-iot-what-it-is-and-what-you-need-to-know/) - [Does Moving to a Green Lease Make Sense? ](https://cjbs.com/does-moving-to-a-green-lease-make-sense/) - [Succession Planning as a Business Owner: Three Things to Consider for Smooth Transitions ](https://cjbs.com/succession-planning-as-a-business-owner-three-things-to-consider-for-smooth-transitions/) - [What Does the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Mean for You?](https://cjbs.com/what-does-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022-mean-for-you/) - [Is Your Cannabis Tax Credit Worth a Higher Likelihood of Being Audited? ](https://cjbs.com/is-your-cannabis-tax-credit-worth-a-higher-likelihood-of-being-audited/) - [Introducing CJBS Community Pledge](https://cjbs.com/introducing-cjbs-community-pledge/) - [Using Blockchain in Your Business](https://cjbs.com/using-blockchain-in-your-business/) - [Old School and Hi-Tech Ways to Keep Track of Passwords](https://cjbs.com/old-school-and-hi-tech-ways-to-keep-track-of-passwords/) - [Top Tax Developments of 2014 with Impact on 2015](https://cjbs.com/tax-developments-of-2014-with-impact-on-2015/) - [Real Estate Professionals Allowed Late Election to Aggregate Rental Real Estate Interests](https://cjbs.com/real-estate-professionals-allowed-late-election-to-aggregate-rental-real-estate-interests/) - [CJBS to be Featured Panelist at Love, Marriage, Divorce, and Real Estate Panel Event](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-to-be-featured-panelist-at-love-marriage-divorce-and-real-estate-panel-event/) - [Celebrating 25 Years at CJBS: Mary Fredericks ](https://cjbs.com/celebrating-25-years-at-cjbs-mary-fredericks/) - [November News To Know](https://cjbs.com/november-news-to-know-2/) - [Making the Most of Your Charitable Giving  ](https://cjbs.com/making-the-most-of-your-charitable-giving/) - [Year-End Tax Planning for Unexpected Gains ](https://cjbs.com/year-end-tax-planning-for-unexpected-gains/) - [Year-End Retirement Planning Strategies Around Your IRA](https://cjbs.com/year-end-retirement-planning-strategies-around-your-ira/) - [How to Make the Most of Margins and Markups](https://cjbs.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-margins-and-markups/) - [IRS Suspends Processing of ERTC Claims Due to Fraud ](https://cjbs.com/irs-suspends-processing-of-ertc-claims-due-to-fraud/) - [October News To Know](https://cjbs.com/october-news-to-know-2/) - [16 Tax Tips for Cannabis Operators in 2023](https://cjbs.com/16-tax-tips-for-cannabis-operators-in-2023/) - [Lorena Engelman Appointed as CJBS's First Female Equity Partner  ](https://cjbs.com/lorena-engelman-appointed-as-cjbss-first-female-equity-partner/) - [September News To Know](https://cjbs.com/september-news-to-know/) - [Optimize Your Manufacturing Company's Financial Situation by Using the General Business Credit ](https://cjbs.com/optimize-your-manufacturing-companys-financial-situation-by-using-the-general-business-credit/) - [How Cannabis Operators Can Improve Their Data Security](https://cjbs.com/how-cannabis-operators-can-improve-their-data-security/) - [August News To Know](https://cjbs.com/august-news-to-know-2/) - [CJBS Receives Best of Accounting Award by Clearly Rated for the Second Year in a Row and Named One of the Best Places to Work in Illinois 2023](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-receives-best-of-accounting-award-by-clearly-rated-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-and-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-illinois-2023/) - [Adult-Use Cannabis Is Now Legal in Minnesota: Here Are Some Business and Financial Tips for Hopeful Operators ](https://cjbs.com/adult-use-cannabis-is-now-legal-in-minnesota-here-are-some-business-and-financial-tips-for-hopeful-operators/) - [June News To Know](https://cjbs.com/june-news-to-know-2/) - [How to Utilize Clean Energy Tax Credits for Your Manufacturing Company](https://cjbs.com/how-to-utilize-clean-energy-tax-credits-for-your-manufacturing-company/) - [Cannabis Fraud Prevention: Internal Controls Businesses Should Never Operate Without ](https://cjbs.com/cannabis-fraud-prevention-internal-controls-businesses-should-never-operate-without/) - [May News To Know](https://cjbs.com/may-news-to-know-2/) - [Integrating Cultures and Bridging Differences for Successful M&A](https://cjbs.com/integrating-cultures-and-bridging-differences-for-successful-ma/) - [April News To Know](https://cjbs.com/april-news-to-know-2/) - [Individual Extension Payments for Illinois](https://cjbs.com/extension-payments-for-illinois/) - [Proper Internal Controls Are Key to Preventing Cannabis Industry Fraud](https://cjbs.com/proper-internal-controls-are-key-to-preventing-cannabis-industry-fraud/) - [Considering a Forensic CPA? Remember That Credibility Means More Than the Sticker Price](https://cjbs.com/forensic_accounting_experts/) - [The 10 "Must Dos" After A Divorce](https://cjbs.com/the-10-must-dos-after-a-divorce/) - [Can You Discharge Those Unpaid 1040 Taxes in Bankruptcy?](https://cjbs.com/can-you-discharge-those-unpaid-1040-taxes-in-bankruptcy/) - [Larry Goldsmith to Address Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic](https://cjbs.com/larry-goldsmith-addresses-legal-aid-clinic/) - [Overcoming the Myths: Taking Control of Your Money & Your Future](https://cjbs.com/overcoming-the-myths-taking-control-of-your-money-your-future/) - [Ethics On The Front Lines](https://cjbs.com/ethics-on-the-front-lines/) - [State Nexus Issues](https://cjbs.com/state-nexus-issues/) - [The Need to Invest in a Forensic CPA](https://cjbs.com/the-need-to-invest-in-a-forensic-cpa/) - [Jerry Fitzpatrick Retirement Announcement](https://cjbs.com/jerry-fitzpatrick-retirement-announcement/) - [March News To Know](https://cjbs.com/march-news-to-know-2/) - [Your Cannabis Business Tax Planning Checklist](https://cjbs.com/your-cannabis-business-tax-planning-checklist/) - [How Cannabis Businesses Can Navigate Tax Season](https://cjbs.com/how-cannabis-businesses-can-navigate-tax-season/) - [Matt Bergman and Ryan Guedel: Cannabis CPAs Who Care](https://cjbs.com/matt-bergman-and-ryan-guedel-cannabis-cpas-who-care/) - [February News To Know](https://cjbs.com/february-news-to-know-2/) - [SECURE Act 2.0: Recent Updates to the SECURE Act in 2022 ](https://cjbs.com/secure-act-2-0-recent-updates-to-the-secure-act-in-2022/) - [January News To Know](https://cjbs.com/january-news-to-know-2/) - [New Directions (and Directors!) for CJBS](https://cjbs.com/new-directors-and-directors-for-cjbs/) - [Moving to QuickBooks Online with CJBS](https://cjbs.com/moving-to-quickbooks-online-with-cjbs/) - [2022 Promotions at CJBS](https://cjbs.com/2022-promotions-at-cjbs/) - [How CJBS Helps Your Cannabusiness Manage Your Challenges](https://cjbs.com/how-cjbs-helps-your-cannabusiness-manage-your-challenges/) - [December News To Know](https://cjbs.com/december-news-to-know-2/) - [November News To Know](https://cjbs.com/november-news-to-know/) - [October News To Know](https://cjbs.com/october-news-to-know/) - [How CJBS Customizes Solutions For Your Cannabis Business](https://cjbs.com/how-cjbs-customizes-solutions-for-your-cannabis-business/) - [Best Wishes to Burke Oehrlein](https://cjbs.com/best-wishes-to-burke-oehrlein/) - [August News To Know](https://cjbs.com/august-news-to-know/) - [100% Business Meal Tax Deduction in Effect Through 2022](https://cjbs.com/business-meals-are-now-100-deductible/) - [CJBS is Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Illinois](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-is-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-illinois/) - [July News To Know](https://cjbs.com/july-news-to-know/) - [June News To Know](https://cjbs.com/june-news-to-know/) - [Martin Cramer Celebrates 20 Years at CJBS](https://cjbs.com/martin-cramer-celebrates-20-years-at-cjbs/) - [Why Supply Chain Consulting Is Vital to Your Business](https://cjbs.com/why-supply-chain-consulting-is-vital-to-your-business/) - [May News To Know](https://cjbs.com/may-news-to-know/) - [April News To Know](https://cjbs.com/april-news-to-know/) - [March News To Know](https://cjbs.com/march-news-to-know/) - [Child Tax Credit: What You Need to Know For your 2021 Child Tax Credit ](https://cjbs.com/child-tax-credit-what-you-need-to-know-for-your-2021-child-tax-credit/) - [Money-Smart Moves to Make Before the 2021 Tax Deadline](https://cjbs.com/money-smart-moves-to-make-before-the-2021-tax-deadline/) - [February News To Know](https://cjbs.com/february-news-to-know/) - [January News To Know](https://cjbs.com/january-news-to-know/) - [Preparing to File Your 2021 Taxes? News to Know](https://cjbs.com/preparing-to-file-your-2022-taxes-news-to-know/) - [Sue Miller Celebrates 20 Years at CJBS](https://cjbs.com/sue-miller-celebrates-20-years-at-cjbs/) - [What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Secure Choice](https://cjbs.com/what-small-business-owners-need-to-know-about-secure-choice/) - [IRS Cracks Down on Crypto in 2022 Tax Season: What You Need To Know](https://cjbs.com/irs-cracks-down-on-crypto-in-2022-tax-season/) - [Tax Preparation for This Tax Season](https://cjbs.com/tax-preparation-for-this-tax-season/) - [CJBS Announces New Staff Accountants](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-announces-new-staff-accountants/) - [Oehrlein & Oehrlein, PC Joins CJBS, LLC in Merger](https://cjbs.com/oehrlein-oehrlein-pc-joins-cjbs-llc-in-merger/) - [Local Accounting Firm Announces New Tax Manager](https://cjbs.com/local-accounting-firm-announces-new-tax-manager/) - [Local Accounting Firm Announces New Promotion](https://cjbs.com/local-accounting-firm-announces-new-promotion-3/) - [Share Safe Utilization](https://cjbs.com/share-safe-utilization/) - [August News Flash](https://cjbs.com/august-news-flash/) - [Best Wishes to Julian Levy](https://cjbs.com/best-wishes-to-julian-levy/) - [Adaptability: The Most Valued Leadership Skill](https://cjbs.com/adaptability-the-most-valued-leadership-skill/) - [The Future of Working from Home](https://cjbs.com/the-future-of-working-from-home/) - [Your 2017 Tax Return](https://cjbs.com/your-2017-tax-return/) - [Keeping Your Company Secure During The Holidays](https://cjbs.com/keeping-your-company-secure-during-the-holidays/) - [Tips for Staying Healthy in Mind and Body During Lockdown](https://cjbs.com/tips-for-staying-healthy-in-mind-and-body-during-lockdown/) - [Growing Relationships While Working From Home](https://cjbs.com/growing-relationships-while-working-from-home/) - [Keeping Employees Safe at Work and Your Business Safe From Litigation](https://cjbs.com/keeping-employees-safe-at-work-and-your-business-safe-from-litigation/) - [My Priceless Opportunity](https://cjbs.com/my-priceless-opportunity/) - [Family Article: Covid Opportunities](https://cjbs.com/family-article-covid-opportunities/) - It has been several months since I started writing blog posts to share advice on how to balance work and family commitments during stay-at-home orders. A lot has changed since then, and I have learned many valuable lessons along the way (many of which I wish I had understood back in the spring). However, as the poem The Great Realization by Tom Foolery reminds us: hindsight is 2020! - [A Little Optimism Never Hurt](https://cjbs.com/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? - [In Times Of Difficulty, There Are Opportunities To Learn](https://cjbs.com/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. - [Finding my Roadmap to Career Empowerment](https://cjbs.com/finding-my-roadmap-to-career-empowerment/) - One of the best professional decisions I have ever made was to attend the career fair at Loyola University in September 2018. It was then that I first met members from CJBS. After witnessing my husband’s experience with one of the Big 4 accounting firms, I knew that I would prefer to work at a medium‐sized public accounting firm. What was a great fit for him, was probably not ideal for me. - [Think Positive & Positive Things Will Happen](https://cjbs.com/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. - [How A Memorable Proud Father Moment Turned Into A Generation-Skipping Connection](https://cjbs.com/how-a-memorable-proud-father-moment-turned-into-a-generation-skipping-connection/) - [My Year in Sweatpants](https://cjbs.com/my-year-in-sweatpants/) - [How To: Start a New Job During The Pandemic](https://cjbs.com/how-to-start-a-new-job-during-the-pandemic/) - [Looking For Silver Linings As We Navigate the Covid-19 Pandemic](https://cjbs.com/looking-for-silver-linings-as-we-navigate-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - [Paulette Cihlar Celebrates 10 Years at CJBS](https://cjbs.com/paulette-cihlar-celebrates-10-years-at-cjbs/) - [Working Smarter in the “New Normal”](https://cjbs.com/working-smarter-in-the-new-normal/) - [Tax Implications for Remote Workers](https://cjbs.com/tax-implications-for-remote-workers/) - [Alternatives to Bankruptcy: Business Survival in Tough Times](https://cjbs.com/alternatives-to-bankruptcy-business-survival-in-tough-times/) - 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[Should a Not-For-Profit Form an Audit Committee?](https://cjbs.com/should-a-not-for-profit-form-an-audit-committee/) - [It's a Great Time to Make a Deal with the IRS](https://cjbs.com/its-a-great-time-to-make-a-deal-with-the-irs/) - [A Look at Student Loans: Who Pays the Price of Higher Education?](https://cjbs.com/a-look-at-student-loans-who-pays-the-price-of-higher-education/) - [Greed or Ignorance - Which Costs More?](https://cjbs.com/greed-or-ignorance-which-costs-more/) - [IRS Ramping Up For Increased Tax Audits](https://cjbs.com/irs-ramping-up-for-increased-tax-audits/) - [IRS Releases New Deductible Mileage Rates](https://cjbs.com/irs-releases-new-deductible-mileage-rates/) - [IRS Issues 2012 Vehicle Depreciation Dollar Limits](https://cjbs.com/irs-issues-2012-vehicle-depreciation-dollar-limits/) - [Court Upholds Treatment of S Corporation Dividends as Compensation](https://cjbs.com/court-upholds-treatment-of-s-corporation-dividends-as-compensation/) - [Retirement Plan Limitations for 2012...](https://cjbs.com/retirement-plan-limitations-for-2012/) - [IRS Throws in the Towel...](https://cjbs.com/irs-throws-in-the-towel/) - [Are You Missing Form W-2?](https://cjbs.com/are-you-missing-form-w-2/) - [Winning The Lottery Is Just The Beginning...](https://cjbs.com/winning-the-lottery-is-just-the-beginning/) - [IRS Issues Guidance on Expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit](https://cjbs.com/irs-issues-guidance-on-expanded-work-opportunity-tax-credit/) - [Lawmakers Set Stage for Tax Reform Debate After April Recess](https://cjbs.com/lawmakers-set-stage-for-tax-reform-debate-after-april-recess/) - [IRS Expands Its Fresh Start Initiative; Provides Penalty and Installment Payment Relief](https://cjbs.com/irs-expands-its-fresh-start-initiative-provides-penalty-and-installment-payment-relief/) - [Payroll Tax Services - Who is Responsible to the IRS?](https://cjbs.com/payroll-tax-services-who-is-responsible-to-the-irs/) - [Illinois Small Business Jobs Creation Tax Credit Program](https://cjbs.com/illinois-small-business-jobs-creation-tax-credit-program/) - 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[Cyber Resiliency For Your Business](https://cjbs.com/cyber-resiliency-for-your-business/) - [The Benefits of Outsourcing](https://cjbs.com/the-benefits-of-outsourcing/) - [Innovation in a Family Business](https://cjbs.com/innovation-in-a-family-business/) - [Productivity for Small Business Owners](https://cjbs.com/productivity-for-small-business-owners/) - [Retirement Tips for Business Owners](https://cjbs.com/retirement-tips-for-business-owners/) - [The Must-Have Discussion in Your Family Business](https://cjbs.com/the-must-have-discussion-in-your-family-business/) - [Estate Planning and Tax Reform](https://cjbs.com/estate-planning-and-tax-reform/) - [Developing Productive Employees](https://cjbs.com/developing-productive-employees/) - [Explaining Deductions for Small Business Owners](https://cjbs.com/explaining-deductions-for-small-business-owners/) - [The Secret to Obtaining More Clients](https://cjbs.com/the-secret-to-obtaining-more-clients/) - [The Importance of Failure](https://cjbs.com/the-importance-of-failure/) - 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[CJBS Announces 3 Promotions](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-announces-3-promotions/) - [Key Performance Indicators and Your Business – Part 2 of 2](https://cjbs.com/key-performance-indicators-and-your-business-part-2-of-2/) - [Running a Family Business](https://cjbs.com/running-a-family-business/) - [Major Reasons to Improve Customer Experience](https://cjbs.com/major-reasons-to-improve-customer-experience/) - [Small Businesses Get Boost From Trade Agreement](https://cjbs.com/small-businesses-get-boost-from-trade-agreement/) - [The Perks of Working Past Traditional Retirement Age](https://cjbs.com/the-perks-of-working-past-traditional-retirement-age/) - [Funding Options For Long Term Care Expenses](https://cjbs.com/funding-options-for-long-term-care-expenses/) - [Investment Bank Fees Indicate Strong Equity Capital Market Activity](https://cjbs.com/investment-bank-fees-indicate-strong-equity-capital-market-activity/) - [Change in Organizational Culture](https://cjbs.com/change-in-organizational-culture/) - [Bright Future For Family Businesses](https://cjbs.com/bright-future-for-family-businesses/) - [Creating a More Effective Sales Call](https://cjbs.com/creating-a-more-effective-sales-call/) - [Surviving Through Multiple Generations](https://cjbs.com/surviving-through-multiple-generations/) - [Tax Reform 2.0](https://cjbs.com/tax-reform-2-0/) - [6 Great Ways to Unplug and Feel Better](https://cjbs.com/6-great-ways-to-unplug-and-feel-better/) - [Congress at Work: Protecting Water, Music and Intellectual Property](https://cjbs.com/congress-at-work-protecting-water-music-and-intellectual-property/) - [IRS Releases New Projected 2019 Tax Rates, Brackets and More](https://cjbs.com/irs-releases-new-projected-2019-tax-rates-brackets-and-more/) - [How To Communicate With Your Ideal Customer](https://cjbs.com/how-to-communicate-with-your-ideal-customer/) - [Hiring Millennials Will Pay Off](https://cjbs.com/hiring-millennials-will-pay-off/) - [2018 Year End Tax Planning](https://cjbs.com/2018-year-end-tax-planning/) - [Growing Small Business Revenue](https://cjbs.com/growing-small-business-revenue/) - [Family Business And Social Drive](https://cjbs.com/family-business-and-social-drive/) - [IRS Releases 2019 Mileage Rates](https://cjbs.com/irs-releases-2019-mileage-rates/) - [Government Shutdown Impacting US Businesses](https://cjbs.com/government-shutdown-impacting-us-businesses/) - [Branding for Generation Z](https://cjbs.com/branding-for-generation-z/) - [5 Things to Start Doing in the New Year](https://cjbs.com/5-things-to-start-doing-in-the-new-year/) - [Tips for Choosing the Appropriate Liability Insurance for Your Business](https://cjbs.com/tips-for-choosing-the-appropriate-liability-insurance-for-your-business/) - [Divorce Can Be Taxing](https://cjbs.com/divorce-can-be-taxing/) - [What Leading Economic Indicators Tell Us](https://cjbs.com/what-leading-economic-indicators-tell-us/) - [Family Business Trends in 2019](https://cjbs.com/family-business-trends-in-2019/) - [The Future of Social Media Marketing](https://cjbs.com/the-future-of-social-media-marketing/) - [Recruiting Senior-Level Employees](https://cjbs.com/recruiting-senior-level-employees/) - [Generating More Social Media Traffic](https://cjbs.com/generating-more-social-media-traffic/) - [Maintaining Strategic Awareness](https://cjbs.com/maintaining-strategic-awareness/) - [Cyber Risk Management](https://cjbs.com/cyber-risk-management/) - [Small Business Profitable Growth](https://cjbs.com/small-business-profitable-growth/) - [New Era of Business to Consumer Transactions](https://cjbs.com/new-era-of-business-to-consumer-transactions/) - [Salespeople Getting Specific](https://cjbs.com/salespeople-getting-specific/) - [Managing Outsourced Talent](https://cjbs.com/managing-outsourced-talent/) - [Keeping Employee Retention Numbers High](https://cjbs.com/keeping-employee-retention-numbers-high/) - [Boosting Workplace Motivation](https://cjbs.com/boosting-workplace-motivation/) - [Managing Rapid Business Growth](https://cjbs.com/managing-rapid-business-growth/) - [Business Growth Through Social Media](https://cjbs.com/business-growth-through-social-media/) - [Growing Your Brand](https://cjbs.com/growing-your-brand/) - [Improving Customer Experience Without Increasing Costs](https://cjbs.com/improving-customer-experience-without-increasing-costs/) - [The Importance of a Board in Family Business Succession](https://cjbs.com/the-importance-of-a-board-in-family-business-succession/) - [The Basis of Strategy](https://cjbs.com/the-basis-of-strategy/) - [Common Missed Tax Deductions for Small Businesses](https://cjbs.com/common-missed-tax-deductions-for-small-businesses/) - [Accelerating Strategic Change](https://cjbs.com/accelerating-strategic-change/) - [Congress at Work: Enhanced Funding for Shooting Practice and Bulletproof Vests](https://cjbs.com/congress-at-work-enhanced-funding-for-shooting-practice-and-bulletproof-vests/) - [How Will Increased Business Productivity Impact Business Earnings Reports?](https://cjbs.com/how-will-increased-business-productivity-impact-business-earnings-reports/) - [Small Business Survey: How Are Today’s SMBs Using Technology?](https://cjbs.com/small-business-survey-how-are-todays-smbs-using-technology/) - [Optimizing Commerce for Social Commerce](https://cjbs.com/optimizing-commerce-for-social-commerce/) - [6 Strategies For Business Longevity](https://cjbs.com/6-strategies-for-business-longevity/) - [Using Small Business Advantages](https://cjbs.com/using-small-business-advantages/) - [Details of the Equifax Data Breach Settlement](https://cjbs.com/details-of-the-equifax-data-breach-settlement/) - [Five Ways to Accelerate Business Growth](https://cjbs.com/five-ways-to-accelerate-business-growth/) - [Tips for Hiring Top Employees](https://cjbs.com/tips-for-hiring-top-employees/) - [Cost-Cutting and Growth Can’t Go Hand in Hand](https://cjbs.com/cost-cutting-and-growth-cant-go-hand-in-hand/) - [Small Businesses Need a Data Strategy](https://cjbs.com/small-businesses-need-a-data-strategy/) - [Local Accounting Firm Announces New Promotions](https://cjbs.com/local-accounting-firm-announces-new-promotions/) - [Looking Forward To a New Human-Focused Future](https://cjbs.com/looking-forward-to-a-new-human-focused-future/) - [Leading Your Family Business Successfully](https://cjbs.com/leading-your-family-business-successfully/) - [8 Useful Tips For Any Business](https://cjbs.com/8-useful-tips-for-any-business/) - [Local Accounting Firm Announces New Promotions](https://cjbs.com/local-accounting-firm-announces-new-promotions-2/) - [Lost Inheritance: How to Find a Deceased Parent’s Assets](https://cjbs.com/lost-inheritance-how-to-find-a-deceased-parents-assets/) - [How Will Tariff Developments Impact the Stock Market Going Forward?](https://cjbs.com/how-will-tariff-developments-impact-the-stock-market-going-forward/) - [Congress at Work: Relief for Immigrants, Attempts to Deter Foreign Election Interference and More](https://cjbs.com/congress-at-work-relief-for-immigrants-attempts-to-deter-foreign-election-interference-and-more/) - [Understanding and Applying Accounting Reports and Ratios](https://cjbs.com/understanding-and-applying-accounting-reports-and-ratios/) - [Pass It On: Accounting Tips to Share With Kids](https://cjbs.com/pass-it-on-accounting-tips-to-share-with-kids/) - [Is SIP Trunking Good For Your Business?](https://cjbs.com/is-sip-trunking-good-for-your-business/) - [Improving Your Company Culture](https://cjbs.com/improving-your-company-culture/) - [Keeping a Positive Attitude in the Workplace](https://cjbs.com/keeping-a-positive-attitude-in-the-workplace/) - [Strategies and Tips for Your Business](https://cjbs.com/strategies-and-tips-for-your-business/) - [Mental Health in the Workplace](https://cjbs.com/mental-health-in-the-workplace/) - [Budgeting Tips for Your Small Business](https://cjbs.com/budgeting-tips-for-your-small-business/) - [Tips for Sustainable Growth](https://cjbs.com/tips-for-sustainable-growth/) - [Growing Your Business Without Breaking the Bank](https://cjbs.com/growing-your-business-without-breaking-the-bank/) - [The SECURE Act and How It Could Affect Your Retirement](https://cjbs.com/the-secure-act-and-how-it-could-affect-your-retirement/) - The Act includes many provisions and reforms aimed at making saving for retirement easier and more accessible. - [IRS Extends 2019 Payment Due Date](https://cjbs.com/irs-extends-2019-payment-due-date/) - [Illinois Businesses Get Sales Tax Payment Reprieve](https://cjbs.com/illinois-businesses-get-sales-tax-payment-reprieve/) - [Tax Filing Deadline Extended - April 15th is now July 15th](https://cjbs.com/tax-filing-deadline-extended-april-15th-is-now-july-15th/) - [CJBS Business Continuity Update](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-business-continuity-update/) - [Updated Income Tax Filing and Payment Extension Information](https://cjbs.com/updated-income-tax-filing-and-payment-extension-information/) - [CJBS CARES Act Summary](https://cjbs.com/cjbs-cares-act-summary/) - [Working From Home Tips](https://cjbs.com/working-from-home-tips/) - [ERC Under the Cares Act](https://cjbs.com/erc-under-the-cares-act/) - [Economic Impact Payments](https://cjbs.com/economic-impact-payments/) - [Working from Home - Part 2](https://cjbs.com/working-from-home-part-2/) - [Learning to be at Home With Technology](https://cjbs.com/learning-to-be-at-home-with-technology/) - [PPP Explained: How to Meet Your Payroll Costs During Lockdown](https://cjbs.com/ppp-explained-how-to-meet-your-payroll-costs-during-lockdown/) - The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which allows small to medium-sized businesses to borrow up to 250% of monthly payroll costs or $10 million, whichever is less. - [Guidance on Calculating Maximum PPP Loan Amounts](https://cjbs.com/guidance-on-calculating-maximum-ppp-loan-amounts/) - [Filing Your PPP Loan Forgiveness Application](https://cjbs.com/filing-your-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application/) - [Important Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program](https://cjbs.com/important-changes-to-the-paycheck-protection-program/) - [PPPFA Update](https://cjbs.com/pppfa-update/) - [Changes to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)](https://cjbs.com/changes-to-required-minimum-distributions-rmds/) - [What You Need to Know About Unemployment](https://cjbs.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-unemployment/) - The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders have led to the highest unemployment rate in the US since the Great Depression. Since March, millions of Americans whose careers have been disrupted by the pandemic have been newly claiming unemployment benefits. - [What every employer should know about Payroll Tax Deferral](https://cjbs.com/what-every-employer-should-know-about-payroll-tax-deferral/) - [PPP Loan Forgiveness](https://cjbs.com/ppp-loan-forgiveness/) - 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 billion. - [Great News! A Simplified Forgiveness Process For PPP Loans Of $50,000 Or Less](https://cjbs.com/simplified-forgiveness-process-for-ppp-loans-of-50000-or-less/) - 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 billion. - [Tax Planning For Post-Election Without A Crystal Ball](https://cjbs.com/tax-planning-for-post-election-without-a-crystal-ball/) - 2020 has already been an exceptional year—one that has demonstrated the importance of planning for the unexpected. The big unknown ahead of us now is the results of the presidential election on November 3rd. - [Planning Ahead After An Election Year](https://cjbs.com/planning-ahead-after-an-election-year/) - In our message last week, we talked about the importance of proactive tax planning, and shared a comparison chart of the two tax policy proposals, which we hope you found useful. - [News Flash From CJBS! A Surge In Unemployment Insurance Fraud Claims.](https://cjbs.com/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 form from unemployment confirming you have been approved for benefits without ever filing a claim? - [Maximizing the Impact of Your Generosity](https://cjbs.com/maximizing-the-impact-of-your-generosity/) - Dear Clients and Friends, This holiday season, you may feel inspired to give differently. With public health crises throughout the United States on the rise, non -profit organizations are at the forefront in providing relief and assistance. - [Confirmation on PPP: Expenses Are Non-Deductible Even Before Forgiveness](https://cjbs.com/confirmation-on-ppp-expenses-are-non-deductible-even-before-forgiveness/) - In previous articles, we’ve emphasized the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) position when it comes to borrowers as they cannot “have their PPP cake and eat it too.” In practical terms, that means if you are expecting a loan to be forgiven, you cannot treat the expenses covered by that loan as tax deductible. - [Non-Taxable Help for Your Struggling Employees While Maximizing Your Deductions](https://cjbs.com/non-taxable-help-for-your-struggling-employees-while-maximizing-your-deductions/) - 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. - [A Holiday Breakthrough for PPP](https://cjbs.com/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 Payment Protection Program (PPP) to include a new round of forgivable loans for small businesses. - [The Latest Guidance on PPP2](https://cjbs.com/the-latest-guidance-on-ppp2/) - [More news, and clarity, on PPP2](https://cjbs.com/more-news-and-clarity-on-ppp2/) - A lot has happened since our last PPP update on January 12. 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