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Practical guidance, no jargon.

Articles on tax planning, entity structure, bookkeeping, and the financial decisions that actually move the needle for small businesses.

From the firm

Practical guidance, no jargon.

Tax PlanningJan 15, 2025

What the 2025 tax code changes mean for your small business

Three provisions buried in the recent omnibus bill could meaningfully affect how you structure deductions this year.

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Entity StructureMar 4, 2025

Should you convert your sole proprietorship to an S-Corp?

If you're clearing more than $50k in net profit, the answer is probably yes — but the timing and method matter.

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BookkeepingApr 22, 2025

Five bookkeeping mistakes Chicago restaurant owners make (and how to fix them)

Commingled accounts, late reconciliation, and ignored POS reports top the list. Here's the practical fix for each.

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