Tax Services

When it comes to the world of taxes, preparation and planning go a LONG way. We have the tax services and professional know-how you’re looking for and can help you navigate your options.

Business Tax Return Preparation

We are fully equipped to ensure compliance on your business tax return.

Individual Tax Preparation

Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!

Accounting for Income Taxes under ASC 740

Eliminate the stress of ASC 740 reporting with defensible tax provision support.

Investment Tax Strategies

The way you think about investing should be shaped with tax efficiency, length, and risk assessment in mind.

Tax Planning

Real strategies and solutions to help you minimize your IRS liability.

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 goal. Too many KPIs dilute focus and slow decision-making. The right KPIs help you act earlier, not just...

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 last-minute year-end tax moves while making sure the books are wrapping up nicely. And while it’s rather fast-paced...

What Are The Year-End Tax Moves to Make Now For Chicago Business Owners?

Key TakeawaysIt is not too late to create meaningful tax savings before December 31, but the remaining moves are very timing-sensitive. Low-cost, in-stock equipment and supplies are the most realistic last-minute purchases that can still be deducted this...

What Payroll Checklist Steps Do Chicago Business Owners Need to Complete Before December 31?

Key TakeawaysVerify all business and employee information early. Even small errors in EINs, addresses, or Social Security numbers can create big filing issues. Review 2026 compensation rules now. State and local minimum wage increases and the Social Security wage...

Big Beautiful Bill Details Chicago Business Owners Might Have Missed

Key Takeaways The more favorable EBITDA-based business interest deduction limit is back for your 2025 tax year. (New restrictions are coming in 2026.) New R&E rules aren’t automatic. Retroactive benefits for 2022–2024 require elections, deadlines,...

Chicago Small Business Holiday Expenses: What Can I Deduct On Taxes?

Key TakeawaysCompany-wide holiday parties for employees are generally 100% deductible, as long as they’re not exclusive to owners or managers. Meals with clients are typically only 50% deductible, and entertainment remains 0% deductible. Employee gifts can...

Can Chicago Investors Use Losses To Lower Capital Gains Federal Tax?

Key TakeawaysYou can sell losing investments to realize a capital loss that offsets taxable gains. If your losses exceed gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 against ordinary income ($1,500 if married filing separately). Unused losses carry forward...

John Godley’s Perspective: What Are The Most Important Cybersecurity Measures for Small Businesses?

Key Takeaways Create a written data protection policy. Every employee should know the rules for handling sensitive data. Back up data regularly with secure cloud services or encrypted physical backups. Encrypt everything so stolen data is useless to...

How To Handle Your Chicago Company’s Payroll Taxes

It's no secret that for many people who get in hot water with the IRS, a very common reason is payroll taxes. For many, they aren't filing properly, "assuming" that their bookkeeper is handling it or their payroll software. But that isn't necessarily the case, I'm sad...

Godley Tax & Accounting, PC’s Three Business Tax Penalties To Avoid When Possible

Let's address an unfortunate reality: As a business owner, you have a greater number of tax reporting obligations than a regular person has. (Of course, you have MANY more tax-savings opportunities as well.) But with those increased obligations comes increased...

How You're Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: The State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers (like you) are missing out on legal and safe deductions to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year! Change that with our tax services.

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