Do Employees Have a Right to Access Their Personnel Files in Illinois?
Under Illinois law, an employee’s right to review personnel records is governed by the Employment Labor Relations Personal Record Review Act. 820 ILCS 40/1 et. seq. To help you understand your duties as an employer, Rock, Fusco & Connelly has provided the helpful chart below: Illinois Personnel Record Review Act 820 Ill. Comp. Stat. 40/0.01-40/13
RFC’S Recent Real Estate Tax Department Successes
RFC’S Recent Real Estate Tax Department Successes Achieved a one-year tax savings of approximately $138,000 for a 200+ room hotel in the River North area. Represented the owner of a 366-unit apartment complex in Wheeling in an appeal, resulting in a three-year tax savings of approximately $280,000. Obtained an annual tax savings of approximately $28,000
Proposed Bill Would Require Taxpayers to Submit Income Statements Annually
On February 7, 2019, HB2217 was introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives. If passed, it would amend the Property Tax Code and require all Cook County taxpayers who own income producing properties with an assessed value over $100,000 to submit income and expense statements to the Cook County Assessor’s Office on an annual basis.
Dissolution Without Haste Nets Generous Reward
Navigating corporate dissolution can be daunting, especially when distributions are involved. The average conversation surrounding the winding up of a business usually includes tax considerations and liabilities. In a recent case, eight years after dissolution, the shareholder of voluntarily dissolved corporation sued to enforce a $1.5 million promissory note which the corporation transferred to him
Evolving Marijuana Laws
On January 14, 2019, Illinois will have a new governor that has advocated for the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. In addition to Governor Pritzker, the state will have a Democratically-held legislature, meaning that Illinois will likely see significant changes in its laws regarding marijuana in the near future. One new bill that is
Estate Representatives Could Be Held Liable for Decedents’ Debts
The death of a loved one can be an extremely difficult and stressful time for descendants. However, it is also a time that where a heightened level of scrutiny should be used when administering the decedent’s estate. Federal income taxes owed by a decedent’s estate may take priority over other claims and expenses, especially when
Estate Representatives Could Be Held Liable for Decedents Debts
The death of a loved one can be an extremely difficult and stressful time for descendants. However, it is also a time that where a heightened level of scrutiny should be used when administering the decedent’s estate. Federal income taxes owed by a decedent’s estate may take priority over other claims and expenses, especially when
New Illinois Laws to Know for 2019
Over 200 new laws have already taken effect for 2019 in Illinois. Below are a few that could impact you on a day to day basis. 1. Employee Expense Reimbursement In case you missed it from a previous newsletter, Illinois now requires that all employers reimburse their employees for personal phones or computers that are
Intellectual Property: Rethinking Your Tax Strategy
Along with many other changes to the corporate tax structure, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 also impacted the treatment of income generated by intellectual property. If your business generates income from its intangible assets, such as licenses and patents, it may be time to rethink your tax strategy. On the one
Why Your Business Needs an Incident Response Plan
With businesses storing much of their information online nowadays, cyber-security is of the utmost importance. No matter the size of your business, it is necessary to have an incident response plan in the case of a cyber-security breach. An incident response plan is a document that businesses use to detect, respond to, and resolve issues