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Profit with a Purpose: The Rise of Social Impact Investing

By Ryan Waggoner
Apr 18, 2018 2:12 PM - Social impact investing is a fast-growing sector driven by investors who want to use private capital to further the public good.
To ask or not to ask? That is the question!

By Catherine Strauss
Mar 13, 2018 10:47 AM - State and local bans on salary questions to job applicants are gaining momentum according to a partner at Ice Miller LLP.
Trends in the legal service industry -- the rise of artificial intelligence

Feb 19, 2018 11:33 AM - Law firms accustomed to using lawyers to perform certain tasks are now encountering technology, including artificial intelligence, that can perform tasks in seconds or minutes rather than the hours spent by a human counterpart.
Go back, do it again A look at buy/sell agreements, rock band Steely Dan

Feb 19, 2018 11:08 AM - Most business owners have been advised at some point to adopt agreements dealing with company ownership and succession, commonly known as buy/sell agreements, and to keep them up to date. The recent lawsuit involving the rock band, Steely Dan, provides a powerful reminder of the importance of that advice.
The unintended consequences of the federal tax bill

Jan 22, 2018 1:00 AM - The United States has not had meaningful tax reform since the Ronald Reagan era; but was it reform or just change?
Recent tax reform presents opportunities for businesses

Jan 22, 2018 1:00 AM - Most business owners will see some savings from the newly-signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), but with those savings comes the reduction or elimination of a number of tax breaks.
Franchising: Are you ready to expand your brand?

Jan 17, 2018 10:55 AM - As 2018 begins, it's time to start putting together your business plan and evaluate your goals for the year." Are you a business owner who has developed a proven model of success?
The Illinois budget's affect on manufacturing

Nov 13, 2017 6:00 AM - Illinois Public Act 100-0022 makes significant tax law changes affecting all taxpayers with some significant changes specific to the manufacturing industry.
State tax pitfalls for manufacturers: What are they and how do you avoid them

Nov 13, 2017 6:00 AM - Illinois manufacturers often fall victim to "state tax surprises" that can come up during a state tax audit or a state questionnaire. Finding out you missed something during an audit can lead to a large amount of tax due since the error can cover a four-year period.
Qualified charitable distributions: A strategic way to distribute your required minimum distribution

By Emily Harper, CPA,DHJJ Financial Advisors
Oct 31, 2017 10:49 AM - For several years, taxpayers have been able to direct all or a portion of their Required Minimum Distributions from an IRA account to a qualified charity up to a maximum of $100,000 per year. The ability to utilize this strategy, known as a qualified charitable contribution (QCD), was made permanent in 2015.

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