The IRS has announced the special per diem rates that taxpayers may use to reimburse employees for expenses incurred during travel after September 30, 2017.   Read More

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson recently expressed concern that many IRS installment agreements are disregarding a taxpayer’s ability to pay and meet his or her basic living expenses.   Read More

The IRS has announced on its website that passport certifications to the U.S. State Department are expected to begin in January 2018.   Read More

Skokie, IL (November 1, 2018) – MichaelSilver, an accounting, assurance, tax, and consulting firm, is pleased to announce its merger with Lerman CPA Group, Inc. of Chicago.The merger, effective November 1st, aligns with MichaelSilver’s strategic plans to further strengthen its presence in the Chicago market and to open a second office in downtown Chicago. The professionals from Lerman CPA Group, Inc.   Read More

Skokie, IL – July 18, 2018 – MichaelSilver announces the appointment of Laurie Kaplan, CPA, and John D. Poulopoulos, CPA, as Partners of the firm.Joining the firm in 1994, Laurie Kaplan is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 25 years of experience in providing tax consulting and accounting services. She is a distinguished speaker and serves as the firm’s employee benefit plan specialist, assisting clients with plan selection, design, set-up, and administration.   Read More

Skokie, IL – July 18, 2018 – MichaelSilver announces the appointment of Laurie Kaplan, CPA, and John D. Poulopoulos, CPA, as Partners of the firm.Joining the firm in 1994, Laurie Kaplan is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 25 years of experience in providing tax consulting and accounting services. She is a distinguished speaker and serves as the firm’s employee benefit plan specialist, assisting clients with plan selection, design, set-up, and administration.   Read More

Skokie, IL – May 25, 2018 – MichaelSilver received a Marketing Achievement Award at the Association for Accounting Marketing’s (AAM) annual summit this month in Portland, Oregon.The firm’s winning entry was for “Integrated Branding Programs Budget Below $100,000.”AAM Marketing Achievement Award   Read More

Skokie, IL – May 01, 2018 – MichaelSilver announces that the firm was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work In Illinois 2018. The awards program began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC), the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, MRA-The Management Association, the Small Business Advocacy Council, and Best Companies Group.Best Places to Work in Illinois 2018   Read More