DSWD Advisory Group LLC

01/07/2026

So proud of our team and the impact they make in our community! Here's to another year of fun, team building and doing what we can for othets!

12/22/2025

🎄🎁Reminder that DSWD will be closing for the holidays to allow our staff time off to enjoy with their families.🎄🎁

We are so thankful to have had another successful year assisting you all with your tax preparation, bookkeeping & assurance needs.

We will see you all in 2026!❤️💚

11/13/2025

So excited for our team to once more spend the day having fun and sharing in the joy of the season!

We are so excited that once more our team will be "dashing" through the aisles of Meijer to shop for holiday gifts, clothing, non-perishable food and hygiene items for the 25 children from My Joyful Heart and 20 Veteran's from VOA Illinois we have sponsored this year as well as our annual effort to provide gift bags for Operation Blessing and stocking stuffers for Operation Christmas!!

Each year this brings the joy of the season to our team, our community and to the organizations we support! With your help we can make an even bigger impact!

We are accepting monetary donations via our PayPal Gift Fund (link in comments) or via mail to:
DSWD Fosters Hope
20646 Abbey Woods Ct N Ste 201
Frankfort, IL 60423

Gifts can be purchased directly from our Amazon Wishlist (link in comments) or dropped off at the location above, M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Should you have any questions, contact Jennefer Hofferica [email protected]

10/16/2025

🎉 Thank You for a Fantastic Tax Season! 🙌

As another tax season wraps up, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all our amazing clients. Your trust, patience, and partnership mean the world to us. 💼✨

Whether it was your first time filing with us or you’ve been with us for years, we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Here's to financial clarity, peace of mind, and continued success ahead! 💪📊

We’re already looking forward to next year — but until then, don’t hesitate to reach out for any off-season support. We’re here for you year-round!

07/06/2025

05/03/2025

01/20/2025

Tax Season Reminders from DSWD

As we kick off 2025, it’s time to start thinking about your taxes! To help you get ahead, here are some important Tax Season Reminders:

1.Gather Your Documents Early 📂
-W-2s, 1099s, and other income statements
-Receipts for deductions and credits (charitable donations, medical expenses, etc.)
-Last year’s tax return (for reference)

2. New Tax Laws & Changes 📜
Stay updated on tax law changes that might affect your filing. New credits, deductions, or adjustments could benefit you!

3.Review Your Withholdings 💵
If your income or life circumstances have changed (new job, marriage, kids), it might be time to update your W-4 to avoid under- or over-withholding next year.

4.Maximize Deductions & Credits 💡
Be sure to take advantage of available deductions like home office, business expenses, education credits, and others. We can help identify what you qualify for!

5.Consider Retirement Contributions 🏦
Contributing to a retirement account (IRA, 401(k), etc.) before tax deadlines can help reduce your taxable income.

6. File on Time to Avoid Penalties ⏰
The IRS deadline is March 15th for S Corps, Partnerships, Trusts and April 15th for individuals and C Corps, but extensions are available if needed. However, paying any taxes owed on time is crucial to avoid penalties.

7.Plan for Next Year 📅
Tax planning isn’t just about filing. Let’s start looking ahead to next year’s tax strategy to keep you on track all year long.

01/07/2025

🎉January 2025 DSWD Update🎉

-New for 2025!! We will be putting out monthly updates to showcase birthdays, anniversaries and achievements of our team!

😊 Welcoming New Faces:
This month we are welcoming a great new addition to our firm, Lauren Smaga.
We are so thrilled to have her on our team especially to kick off the 2024 tax season!

🥳 Celebrating New Roles:
Please join us in congratulating our very own Melissa Okragly on being named a Partner at DSWD! Melissa has been with the firm for over 10 years now and is a shining example of leadership. We are so proud!

⭐️Recognizing Another Year of Growth
Happy DSWD anniversary to Jessica Cox (4 years) and Kyle Ware (2 years)! You are both amazing additions to our team

Check back next month for our February update!!🌹❣️