Illinois is one of several states choosing to decouple from the federal tax code. See what tax benefits are being excluded.

As new tariffs threaten to push up prices, Illinois’ punishing tax climate already is stretching many residents’ and businesses’ budgets. Instead of looking for ways to relieve the burden on families ...

Big changes are coming this tax season, with the new "no tax on tips" rule created by the Trump Administration's spending plan, the so-called "big, beautiful bill," and following the delays with the ...

The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (IPWA) is a union-backed law that places enormous burdens on construction contractors, developers, property owners, and public bodies throughout Illinois. It’s ...

The unemployment rate in Illinois has dropped to its lowest point since July 2023. The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced the August rate of 4.4%, based on preliminary data from the ...

When my father started our CPA firm in 1971, he built it on relationships and a simple belief: Small businesses are the backbone of every community. I grew up watching him work with shop owners, ...