by Michael W. Blitstein, CPA To help move the Illinois economy to a sustainable recovery, the Small Business Jobs Creation Tax Credit has been extended by Governor Quinn and the General Assembly with some new components. Effective July 1, 2012, new, full-time jobs created beginning July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016 will be eligible […]
May News To Know - April 29, 2025
Dear Clients & Friends, As we close out another busy tax season, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your trust and understanding. This year brought continued advancements in technology and updates to our processes, and we sincerely appreciate your adaptability and support as we worked together to navigate changes. Your patience and partnership […]
Planning Ahead After An Election Year - October 30, 2020
Dear Clients and Friends, 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. With elections less than one week away, it’s important to also identify how the outcomes can affect your home state’s income tax as well. […]
Think Positive & Positive Things Will Happen - September 25, 2020
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.
CJBS Business Continuity Update - March 24, 2020
Dear Clients and Friends, On Friday afternoon Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker placed a “shelter at home” for all state residents, except to obtain essential items, until April 7th. Several other states have issued similar orders. To help ensure the health and safety of our clients and team members, we have closed our office to allow […]
Welcome 2021! - January 25, 2021
Dear Clients & Friends, It’s time for a new tax filing season. 2020 has undoubtedly brought new challenges to our lives.
The Internet of Things (IoT)—What It Is and What You Need to Know - March 8, 2023
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a topic on which business owners and individuals alike should gain a deeper understanding. The extent to which the IoT will affect your life or your company (or already is), depends on various factors. For businesses, this includes your industry and business purpose, as well as your location. What […]
Adaptability: The Most Valued Leadership Skill - January 12, 2018
Directing changes can be a difficult task for any business leader. As the business world evolves, what are some ways that companies are keeping up with the changes of consumers? In an article from Disruption Hub, author Sally Henderson writes, “We are living in a world with unprecedented levels of change. Advances in technology, changes […]
Investment Bank Fees Indicate Strong Equity Capital Market Activity - September 28, 2018
Investment banks can be a good predicator for the health of the market in the near future. Investment banks make the bulk of their money on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and financing activities (bond issuances and syndicated loans). As a result, we can look at investment bank fees and performance as a proxy […]
The Need to Invest in a Forensic CPA - January 17, 2014
by Larry Goldsmith, JD, CPA, MAFF, and Julieann Chaet, CPA So, there I am stuck in traffic attempting to get home from my day at the office, and I cannot find anything on the radio that I want to listen to. One commercial after another, or one not necessarily bad song, just not what I care […]