by Jay Javier | Nov 14, 2019 | Silver Advantage Alerts
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has published its final overtime rule. The final rule will become effective on January 1, 2020. The new rule affects workers who serve in white-collar exempt roles (e.g. executive, administrative and professional roles). It does not...
by Jay Javier | Oct 7, 2019 | Silver Advantage Alerts
Most companies know that their most important asset is their people, but many companies and organizations pay only “lip service” to proper selection, training, motivation, and management of their people. In this article we are going to focus on effective selection or...
by Jay Javier | Sep 4, 2019 | Silver Advantage Alerts
It is hard to believe that about 18 months have passed since President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)—the largest major tax reform in over three decades. As the IRS continues to release guidance on the new law, the following are a few planning...
by Jay Javier | Sep 3, 2019 | Silver Advantage Alerts
Illinois Announces a Tax Amnesty Program – Illinois enacted two tax amnesty programs that will be available from October 1, 2019 through November 15, 2019. This is the first tax amnesty Illinois has offered since 2010. Under both programs, the Illinois...
by Jay Javier | Jul 30, 2019 | Roznai, Silver Advantage Alerts
Included in a flurry of late legislative session activity, Illinois just enacted a new sales tax law to expand the manufacturing machinery and equipment exemption to include production-related, tangible personal property purchased on or after July 1, 2019. Effective...