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The 5 Worst AI Mistakes Chicago Business Owners Should Avoid
Key TakeawaysNever automate high-stakes customer interactions entirely. Use AI to handle data gathering, but ensure a human handles emotional or...
What Smart Chicago Owners Do When Using AI for Small Business Growth
Key Takeaways Small businesses often see faster financial returns from AI than large companies because they can change workflows...
AI Productivity Hacks For Your Chicago Business
Key TakeawaysAI provides the most immediate value when applied to existing business leaks like scheduling, invoicing, and slow customer...
What’s My Chicago Partnership or S Corp Tax Filing Deadline?
Key TakeawaysThe Partnership and S Corp tax filing deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026. These returns don’t calculate tax owed by the...
TurboTax vs Tax Preparer: How Should I File My Chicago Business Taxes?
Key TakeawaysDIY tax software can work for very simple, low-income businesses, but it assumes you already know how to classify transactions...
What Do I Need to Bring To My Tax Appointment With My Chicago Accountant?
Key Takeaways Personal and business identification details, including Social Security numbers and business IDs Complete income...
What’s The Last Date For Employers To Send Out W-2 Forms to Chicago Employees?
Key TakeawaysW-2s and 1099-NECs must be sent to workers by February 2, 2026 (for the 2025 tax year). Those same forms must also be filed...
How Many KPIs Should You Have For Your Chicago Business?
Key TakeawaysYou only need 5–9 true KPIs for effective 2026 planning. KPIs should connect directly to a specific financial or strategic...
Season’s Greetings From Godley Tax & Accounting, PC
Season’s greetings from the Godley Tax & Accounting, PC team. For you and me both, this week can feel like a blur – trying to finish out...