Grand Opening!

What: Grand Opening for Unique Smiles Dentistry, McHenry, IL

When: January 28th, 2023 from 10-3 PM

Where: 4302 W Crystal Lake Rd, Suite J, McHenry, IL

For More Information: Dr. Deepa Williams | 815-385-0777 | [email protected]

McHenry County Marines Needy Veterans Drive

What: The McHenry County Marine Corps League veteran detachment is seeking the community's support in obtaining donated working kitchen supplies that will be used to provide recently established homeless veterans with needed materials to them started in their new homes. Your assistance will help in improving the lives of our needy veterans in starting a new life in a residence while rescuing them from living on the streets.

When: Contact us and we will bring a box to your business location to be picked up later, once you have it filled.

Where: If your business would like to become involved, please let us know. We will bring a box to your location and pick up the filled box, just as we do the Toys for Tots campaign.

For More Information: (847) 906-DDOG. Leave a message for Rick Prescott of the Marine Corps League.

Merlak Tax Advisory Group, Inc. Opens Jan. 23 for Individual Income Tax Filing Appointments

What: It’s that time of year! Merlak Tax Advisory Group is here to prepare and file your federal and state income returns, with appointments starting January 23, 2023. Merlak Tax Advisory Group has two locations, in Lake in the Hills (by the airport) and Elmhurst. During your appointment, Carla can review and discuss your year-end tax documents, complete your federal and state returns, and submit them for filing. Carla charges a flat fee of $89 for preparing and filing individual federal and Illinois state tax returns (additional charges apply for filing state returns in other states), and Chamber Members receive a $10 discount.

When: Schedule your appointment online now using the online scheduler at www.MerlakTax.biz!

Where: Merlak Tax Advisory Group, Inc., 8411 Pyott Road #107, Lake in the Hills, IL (Elmhurst, IL office location also available certain weekdays)

For More Information: Visit www.MerlakTax.biz, call (779) 220-9608, or email [email protected]

Let’s give a huge shout out to our amazing gala committee who has worked very hard over the last year to provide an amazing event this weekend! We will see you all there.

2022 Tax Season Begins January 23, 2023 at Olesuk Tax Services

What: Hello, time to, again, prepare for Tax Season, everyone’s favorite time of year. I was grateful to have a break with brief visits to the states of WI, MI, MO, ID, MT, WA and IA. As Covid-19 and other issues wind down that were interfering in every-day life and the overall economy, (and were reflected in our tax laws with two major acts passed by Congress in 2020 and 2021) some of the pandemic relief programs are expiring. Some of these issues acronyms were: CAA (Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), CARES (The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), FCAA (Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020), FFCRA (Families First Corona Virus Response Act), TCJA (Tax Cuts & Jobs Act). Making Estimated Payments either quarterly or with your Extension is suggested because the impact of these acts on existing and new laws that were either a challenge or an opportunity for tax professionals and their clients, are reverting back to the way the laws were in prior years resulting in fewer tax credits and a smaller tax refund this year. ... READ MORE

When: The “official” start of the 2022 Tax Season will be January 23, 2023, unless delayed by IRS. The Path Act, still requires employers to file W-2s and for 1099-NECs for nonemployees with the federal government by Feb. 1, 2023. Financial institutions must mail out brokerage tax statements like 1099-B, 1099-S and 1099-MISC forms by this date. The IRS is encouraging tax payers to create an IRS Online Account at irs.gov/account to access tax records, payments, balances, notices, and more.

For More Information: Karlene M. Olesuk, Owner/Tax Preparer

(815) 363-0808 Business phone (landline)

[email protected]

facebook.com/olesuktaxservices

linkedin.com/in/karlene

Spark Your Mind Body Spirit Connection: Finding "Me Time" and Setting Boundaries 2 Part Workshop

What: Ever find yourself saying yes to something when you really want to say no? Learn the fine art of creating "Me Time" to renew your energy and life balance. This 2 hour workshop addresses the mind, body, and spirit, while exploring the fine art of saying no to others while saying yes to ourselves. [ Participants will engage in the following activities: breath work, movement, discussion, and journaling. Please wear comfortable clothes.] This is part of a 2 part series. The second part will be on 2/17 2023 the topic of which is, "Winning Over Procrastination & Perfectionism." - Total 2 Part Package: $157

When: Part 1 of the 2 part series is on Friday, January 27, 2023 - "Finding 'Me Time' & Setting Boundaries" -- Part 2 is on February 17, 2023 - "Winning Over Procrastination & Perfectionism"

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Where: 111 S. Rand Rd. Lake Zurich, IL

For More Information: Ellen Corey 224-633-3308 [email protected]