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Hey Cook County homeowners — folks 65+ might be leaving money on the table without realizing it 🏡 There are property tax exemptions you can combine for some real savings.

We put together a quick guide because it physically pains accountants like us to leave this kind of money on the table. 💰

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The final chapter of ARPA is here. 📬

The Treasury has started sending closeout notifications to municipalities that indicated they're ready to wrap up their State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

If your community is a Non-Entitlement Unit that received under $10M, you'll want to read today's Public Ledger—we're covering everything you need to know about the closeout process.
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📱 Tax season just got a whole lot easier!

We've been listening to your feedback, and we heard you loud and clear: you wanted a simpler way to handle your taxes without all the back-and-forth.

Introducing TaxesToGo, your new secure portal for everything tax-related!

Here's what you can do:

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We've combined the technology you use every day with the personalized service you've come to expect from us. Same trusted team, better tools.

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2025 Tax Season Made Easy Email from John Kasperek Co., Inc. New year, new software 🤳 2025 Tax Season Newsletter: Introducing a Better Way to Work Together   As we begin the 2025 tax season, we wanted to share some exciting

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Our Partners, Steph and John, aren't just experts at having a good time -- they're also experts in governmental accounting.

🎄✨ Our TIF Newsletter Is Here, and Yes, We’re This Excited About It!

This month’s issue of The Public Ledger dives into everything municipalities need to know about TIF reporting: deadlines, required documents, what’s new in FY2025, and how to avoid getting your report kicked back by the Comptroller.

If you work with TIF districts, you’ll definitely want to give this a read!

👉 Check out the TIF Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3KKmNQK

And tell us, what TIF questions do you want answered next?

What Everyone Wants for Christmas: Easy TIF Reporting Email from John Kasperek Co., Inc. Number 1 on Santa's List Hello Municipal and Community Partners, After realizing that the Bears' win against the Eagles was not a turkey-induced fever dream, I'm fee

Happy Thanksgiving! We are deeply grateful for our dedicated team and their families. We’re also thankful for our clients whose commitment to serving our communities helps make the South Suburbs a wonderful place to live and work.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and restorative holiday.

📰 Our new Tax Levy issue of The Public Ledger is out!

We’re breaking down everything local governments need to know this season: timelines, Truth in Taxation steps, what triggers notices and hearings, and how to avoid last-minute surprises.

If you’ve got a tax levy question, big or small, we’d love to hear it! Drop it in the comments or send us a message, we’re answering your questions in future issues!

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Your Quick Guide to Navigating This Year’s Tax Levy Email from John Kasperek Co., Inc. What Municipal Officials Need to Know Understanding Your Annual Tax Levy Hello Local Taxing Bodies, It's that time of year again! Late fall always marks the return o

🔔Upcoming Deadline Alert!!🔔

Tax Levy Ordinances are due December 30th!

Tax levies must be announced 20 days prior to passage and must be passed and filed with the county clerk by the last Tuesday in December. A valid budget or appropriation ordinance must be in place first.

For more information, head over to our latest issue of The Public Ledger.

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The newest issue of The Public Ledger is here and is all about the new "Trump Accounts" and how they work.

We explain:
✔️ What these accounts are
✔️ Who qualifies
✔️ How the tax benefits work
✔️ How they compare to 529 college savings plans

📩 Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4qmg1Rl

The Public Ledger: What are Trump Accounts? Email from John Kasperek Co., Inc. Understand the Trump Accounts for Families. Policy Update Series: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) The Public Ledger has developed an ongoing series on the One Big

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces significant reforms to Opportunity Zones, impacting municipalities in the South Suburbs of Chicago. Key changes include a permanent QOZ program, stricter eligibility criteria, and enhanced rural incentives. Municipal leaders should proactively engage in the upcoming redesignation cycle and ensure local infrastructure aligns with new investment opportunities. Stay informed and prepared for these changes.


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The Public Ledger: Updates to Opportunity Zones Email from John Kasperek Co., Inc. Series: How the OBBBA May Impact Your Community Policy Update Series: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) As part of our ongoing series on the One Big Beautiful Bill

📅 Reminder that estimated tax payments are due Monday, June 16th!

If you're self-employed, a freelancer, a small business owner, or earn income without tax withholding, your second-quarter estimated tax payment is due Monday, June 16, 2025.