New year, new laws! In our 2026 annual legislative digest for Illinois’ small business community, we highlight six new developments in employment law. These laws make the following changes: Changes to Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (IWTA) New Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act Amendments to Illinois Human Rights Act Amendments to Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act Amendments [...]
Scammers often target newly registered businesses. These scams often bear similarities to real communications from government agencies. The best defense is to stay alert and verify that such messages are legitimate. Top 5 LLC Scams A lot of new businesses find themselves targeted by LLC scams. The swindlers behind these LLC scams monitor the Illinois Secretary of State’s [...]
New year, new laws! In our 2025 annual legislative digest for Illinois’ small business community, we highlight seven new developments. Please note: This post covers only some of the new legislation taking effect this year and, while these laws certainly affect small businesses, there may be others as well. These laws make the following changes: The FTC’s battle [...]
S-Corp taxes recently changed in Illinois. The state legislature recently passed SB 2351, a corporate tax reform law, that has significant ramifications for S-Corporations (“S-Corps”). Before diving into the law and why it matters, we should cover some background information. What Is An S-Corp? An S-Corp is a sub-type of the classic corporate entity structure, often referred to as [...]
S Corps may seem complex, but they are actually a quite simple tax designation. Not all small businesses will benefit from an S-Corp designation, and the decision to file as one is very individualized. If filing as an S Corp is right for your company, it is not a complicated process; just follow the timeline! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfQ9MHXHo-s [...]
