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Student Loans & Bankruptcy FAQs: Can Student Loans be Discharged in Bankruptcy?
Q1. Can student loans be discharged in bankruptcy? While student loans are still harder to discharge than credit cards or medical bills, there is...
Illinois Bankruptcy Exemptions: Is Bankruptcy More Accessible For DuPage Taxpayers?
Changes in Illinois law have increased the Illinois bankruptcy exemptions for 2026. Why is this good News? It is good news because the higher...
Bankruptcy Misconceptions
There are a lot of common bankruptcy misconceptions out there. Fears caused by these bankruptcy myths discourage consumers from filing for...
Streamlined Installment Agreement: A Tax Debt Repayment Option for DuPage Owers
Key Takeaways The Streamlined Installment Agreement (SIA) is an ideal option for paying back taxes to the IRS… IF you owe $50,000 or...
IRS Audit Representation: When Your DuPage Tax Pro Shines
Key TakeawaysThe way you communicate with the IRS can shape the entire outcome of your audit. Filing a Power of Attorney form allows your...
What Documents Are Needed for an IRS Audit: Thinking Outside The Box Law, Inc.’s Insights
Key TakeawaysThe IRS requires three separate forms of proof for nearly every deductible business expense: purchase, payment, and...
How Should DuPage Taxpayers Start Preparing For An Audit?
Quick Takeaways: How Should I Start Preparing For An Audit?Only send copies of the documents the IRS specifically asks for — nothing...
When DuPage Taxpayers Need More Than the IRS Payment Agreement Phone Number
Quick Answers: Reduced IRS staffing could mean longer hold times and even an inability to talk to a real person on the other side of the IRS...
Nonprofit Audit Triggers That Put DuPage Nonprofits at Risk
Quick Answers: The IRS zeroes in on late or inaccurate Form 990 filings, which are the #1 cause of nonprofit audits. Insider benefits...