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Should Your Chicago Business Make an LLC to S Corp Conversion This Tax Year?

Should Your Chicago Business Make an LLC to S Corp Conversion This Tax Year?

by John Godley | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorized

Quick Answer: An LLC to S Corp conversion is an IRS tax status election that becomes financially beneficial once your business achieves $60,000 to $100,000+ in annual net profit. By preserving your legal LLC structure while splitting income into a reasonable W-2...
Succession Planning Best Practices to Maximize Your Chicago Business’s Final Valuation

Succession Planning Best Practices to Maximize Your Chicago Business’s Final Valuation

by John Godley | Jul 25, 2026 | Uncategorized

Quick Answer: The core business succession planning best practices come down to three things: giving yourself a 2-to-5-year runway, setting up your team to run the day-to-day without you, and cleaning up your financials. Before you sign any paperwork,...
How Do I Maximize My Chicago Small Business Tax Write-Offs in 2026?

How Do I Maximize My Chicago Small Business Tax Write-Offs in 2026?

by John Godley | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

Quick Answer: In 2026, small business owners can instantly write off the full cost of qualifying equipment, software, and vehicles by pairing the increased Section 179 deduction limit of $2,560,000 with the newly reinstated 100% Bonus Depreciation framework. To...
How to Check Your Chicago Small Business Profitability Midyear

How to Check Your Chicago Small Business Profitability Midyear

by John Godley | Jul 10, 2026 | Uncategorized

Quick Answer: A midyear review of small business profitability is a strategic financial assessment that compares your year-to-date revenue and expenses against your initial annual goals. Doing this diagnostic check in June or July allows business owners to stop...
How Does Equipment Depreciation Work For Assets Chicago Business Owners Throw Away?

How Does Equipment Depreciation Work For Assets Chicago Business Owners Throw Away?

by John Godley | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized

Quick Answer: When small business owners discard broken equipment without updating their fixed asset listing, they create “ghost assets.” These paper-only items cause businesses to continuously overpay on local property taxes and miss out on lump-sum...
Godley Tax & Accounting, PC’s Playbook to Choosing the Right Entity Type For Business Success

Godley Tax & Accounting, PC’s Playbook to Choosing the Right Entity Type For Business Success

by John Godley | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

Quick Answer: Selecting the optimal entity type for business success requires matching your corporate structure to the specific legal risks and tax rules of your industry. A mismatched framework can leave your personal savings vulnerable to sector-specific...
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