John J Griffin, CPA, P.C.

At John J Griffin CPA P.C., we specialize in expert tax preparation, ensuring your returns are complete, accurate, and compliant. With years of experience organizing financial records, calculating income and deductions, and learning the complexities of ever-changing tax laws, our Chicago tax preparation services give you peace of mind and maximize your refund potential.

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Are you claiming the deductions you deserve?

If you own your own business, you might want to consider these five deductions that could save you thousands.

1. Home Office Deduction: If you run your business from your residence, you can deduct a portion of your rent, mortgage interest, utilities, internet, and more.
2. Vehicle and Mileage: If you use your car for business purposes, you can deduct exact expenses like gas, insurance, repairs, and depreciation or use the IRS standard mileage rate.
3. Business Meals: If you take clients or prospects out for meals, or travel for business reasons, you may be able to deduct up to 50%. It’s crucial, however, to keep records of the date, place, attendees, and purpose of each meal.
4. Equipment and Supplies: Purchases like computers, software, furniture, machinery, and more can often be fully deducted in the same year of the purchase.
5. Retirement Contributions: You can deduct contributions to your employees’ retirement plans, and even your own if you’re self-employed.

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Want to avoid a major headache at tax time? Start with this checklist!

✅ Make sure your bank, credit card, and payment processor statements match your books, and confirm that all income and expenses are recorded.
✅ Enter receipts, bills, and recurring charges into your accounting software, ensuring everything is labeled correctly for tax deductions.
✅ Check that all invoices have been sent and collected, and pay any outstanding vendor bills.
✅ Verify that payroll has been processed correctly and record payroll taxes, setting aside money for federal and state obligations.
✅ Based on this month’s profits, set money aside for your upcoming quarterly estimated taxes and adjust accordingly if your income is higher or lower than expected.

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If your books are messy and the numbers aren’t adding up, there’s a very common, potential red flag. They’re usually uncovered when something’s missing, mislabeled, or sent to the wrong account. At John J Griffin CPA P.C., the leading Certified Public Accountant in Chicago, we know how to find and correct this chaotic nuisance. The culprit? Uncategorized Transactions!

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Tax credit: Tax credits reduce the amount taxpayers owe, dollar-for-dollar. Eligible taxpayers can reduce their tax bill and, in some cases, even increase their refund.

Exemption: Exemptions are amounts that can be reduced from taxable income that taxpayers can claim for themselves, their spouses, and dependents. Whether personal or dependency, exemption amounts are set by tax authorities and typically change each year.

Deduction: Deductions can be subtracted from gross income and ultimately reduce what you owe.

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What we offer:
✅ Expert-level guidance on federal, state, and local tax codes
✅ Maximized deductions and potential for minimized tax liabilities
✅ More time to focus on what matters most

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Getting started on your tax preparation is easy when you work with John J Griffin CPA P.C. What we’ll need from you:

▪️ Essential documents like W-2s or 1099s
▪️ Receipts or records for deductions
▪️ Previous tax returns
▪️ Any other relevant financial statements or documents

Don’t worry—during your initial consultation with us, we’ll have a discussion about your current situation, provide you with a list of all documents needed for thorough tax preparation and filing, and offer strategic insights for available deductions, credits, and more. Contact John J Griffin CPA P.C. for expert tax preparation in Chicago today!