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June 2020
PPP Flexibility Act: Key Points and Guidance

May 2020
Important Clarification to the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Process
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form Now Available
IRS Issues Reminder of New Employee Retention, Sick Leave, and Family Leave Credits for Employers
IRS FAQ regarding pandemic-related relief for retirement plans and IRAs
All Employers Can Defer Employment Tax Deposits Until Paycheck Protection Program Loan is Forgiven

April 2020
New Coronavirus Relief Bill Passes
Payback Protection Program Update: The Road to Forgiveness
CARES Act Rebate Check Update: “Get My Payment” Website Portal Now Open
CARES Act Rebate Checks: IRS Update
IRS Issues New Extensions for Tax Filing, Payments
CARES Act Rebate Checks: What Every Taxpayer Needs to Know
Tax Relief & The CARES Act: An In-Depth Look

March 2020
CARES Act Update: Paycheck Protection Program Guide
The CARES Act: An Overview
Illinois Extends 2019 Tax Filing Deadline to July 15
SBA Disaster Loans: A 3-Step Guide
New Federal, City Assistance Available to Illinois Small Businesses
UPDATED Message Regarding 2019 Tax Deadlines
New IDES Guidance About Emergency Unemployment Benefits
A Message To Our Clients Concerning Coronavirus

December 2019
SECURE Act for Retirement Plans Included in Year-End Tax Legislation
Your Annual Tax Planning Guides
2020 Guide to Employee Benefit Plan Contribution Limits
Last Minute Tax Tips for 2019
Tax Planning in the Age of the TCJA

November 2019
Clock is ticking on end-of-year tax breaks for small businesses
Illinois Regulatory Roundup

October 2019
Final Deadline Approaching for Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Implementation
Illinois Tax Amensty Laws – Industry Alert

September 2019
IRS: Keep an Eye Out for Tax Scams
Reporting Cryptocurrency Income to IRS
How to Prevent Cyber Fraud in your Small Business
How to Know if You’ve Been Hacked

August 2019
Weiss Announces Two New Associates, Six Promotions

July 2019
Q and A: Getting a Business Valuation
Chris Bozarth Earns Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) Credential

June 2019
A Primer on IRC Section 1202 – Eliminating the Double Taxation for Some Small C Corporations
The Uncertain Future of Illinois Income Taxes

May 2019
8 Years and Counting: Weiss & Company LLP Earns “Best Places to Work in Illinois” Recognition Again

March 2019
Q & A: Understanding Employee Benefit Plan Audits
The Argument for Using a CPA Firm to Handle Your Taxes
Tax Legislation Introduced to Correct the Drafting Error for Qualified Improvement Property
Eight Tax Planning Opportunities For Businesses In 2019
Does your Business Need a 401(k) Plan Audit?

January 2019
2019 Tax Guide
Understanding the New 20 Percent Deduction for Pass-through Businesses
New Tax Rules: Using Your Car for Business
Important Tax Related Filing Dates for 2019
Speaking Your Language: Multilingual Weiss staff connect with clients
Tax Reform Q and A with Jim Hamilton
Three Tax Implications of the Federal Government Shutdown

December 2018
“Charity of Your Choice” effort finishes 2018 on a high note

November 2018
Saving Money, Saving Lives: Exploring the Enhanced Charitable Food Deduction
Are you ready for the first post-TCJA tax season? – view our year-end tax planning letters
Weiss targets seven more charities for Holiday donations
Weiss & Company LLP ranked #26 on Accounting Today’s Top 100
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY ZONE INCENTIVE … and what does it mean to you?
Skokie based CPA firm KRB to merge operations with Weiss & Company LLP

October 2018
IRS Update: Business Meals Still Deductible After Tax Reform
ASC 606 and the New Revenue Recognition Standard: A Step by Step Guide
A new twist on holiday giving: Weiss & Company kicks off new charity effort
Supreme Court’s Wayfair ruling a game-changer for state sales taxes on online sales

September 2018
Weiss & Company LLC celebrates 50th anniversary in style

August 2018
Small Businesses Get Automatic Consent for Accounting Method Changes
Proposed Rules Address Bonus Depreciation Deduction in Tax Cut Bill
IRS Provides New Guidance on 20 Percent Pass-Through Deduction

July 2018
Weiss & Company LLP named one of America’s “2018 Best Accounting Firms to Work For.”
People on the Move
About ASC 606, and the New Revenue Recognition Guidance

June 2018
An Inside Look at a Great Place to Work

May 2018
Weiss & Company LLP Named a Best Place to Work in Illinois Seven Years in a Row!

April 2018
Weiss & Company LLP Named One of Crain’s “Best Place to Work in Chicago”
Tax Reform, the New Standard Deduction and Bunching
Clarification on the Qualified Residential Interest Deduction
The Importance of Selecting A Quality Benefit Plan Auditor
Tax Reform & Choice of Entity Considerations

March 2018
Tax Reform Impacts the Research Tax Credit & The Domestic Production Activities Deduction
How to Maximize the Value of Your Business
Tax Reform for Businesses
Meals & Entertainment Expenses Post Tax Reform

February 2018
New Partnership Audit Rules Begin in 2018
Tax Reform for Individuals
Tax “Extender” Provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

January 2018
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to the Physical Presence Requirement for Sales Tax Nexus
Income Tax Withholding Tables Released
Recent Tax Reform Presents Opportunities for Businesses
Corporate Tax Reform – Summary of New Laws Taking Effect
Tax Reform RESOLUTIONS for Businesses

December 2017
What Tax Reform Means for Individuals and Businesses
Year End Tax Tips – In Preparation of Federal Tax Reform

November 2017
Weiss & Company Merges in Fischman & Associates, Ltd.
House Republicans Pass Tax Plan

October 2017
Jerry Weiss Memorial Fund Awards 6 Scholarships to Accounting Students at UIC
Weiss & Company Announces Promotions

August 2017
It’s Time to Change Your Password

July 2017
The Illinois Budget and How to Determine Tax Due
Can Your Research Credits Offset Your Payroll Tax Bill?
What Illinois’ New Budget Means for your Business and your Wallet

January 2017
Weiss & Company Expands with the Addition of Karen Leavitt and Sandra Siegal

December 2016
2016 Year in Review
2016 Tax Letter for Businesses
2016 Tax Letter for Individuals
The Holiday Season is also Tax-Planning Season
IDOR Announces Changes to the 2016 Illinois Business Income Tax Filing Due Dates
2016 Year End Tax Planning Guide

November 2016
Paradigm Shift: The New Age of Accounting

January 2016
Penalties on Information Returns Increased for 2015 Reporting
Weiss & Company LLP Announces New Partner

November 2015
2015 Year End Tax Planning Guide

August 2015
Weiss & Company LLP Expands with the Addition of a Family Office Practice

January 2015
FASB Issues ASU on Pushdown Accounting
Lower Student Loan Payments Using the Income Based Repayment Program

December 2014
2014 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses
2014 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals