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To Learn More
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To learn more about the tax changes anticipated for 2015, please call us at 630-653-1616. Our partners and staff are ready to help you with your tax planning.
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MMA & Co. Sponsors
Wheaton Chamber's
"Roast & Toast"
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We were delighted to once again sponsor the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce "Roast & Toast," held September 9 at the beautiful Danada House.
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Joe Villa of Haggerty Chevrolet (L) joins Brett Mathieson at the Roast & Toast
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Mike Moyski (L) and Brian Hagene peruse the Trivia Game and its sponsors
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Brian Hagene (L) and Matt Lupo smile for the camera
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Wheaton Chamber Board of Directors 2016 Slate Presented
Brett Mathieson, CPA, was nominated for president of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce board of directors at the Chamber's September monthly meeting. Matt Lupo, CPA, was nominated to serve another year as treasurer.
The new board will be installed at the December holiday luncheon. Congratulations to both Brett and Matt!
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Dale Showalter (L), president of Showalter Roofing and current president of the Wheaton Chamber, presents the nominations for the 2016 board, including Brett Mathieson, Leanne Tampier of the Sign Authority and Debbie Lunger of the People's Resource Center
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[Photos courtesy of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce]
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Managing Crucial Conversations
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Whether you're running your own business, you're part of a team at work or you're in a family, sooner or later you'll have to manage a "crucial conversation." Our first instinct may be avoidance--or we lash out. According to
Sarah Green Carmichael of the
Harvard Business Review, we may fall into old, ineffective habits like the combat mentality, losing sight of our goal or getting "hooked" by someone pointing out our blind spots.
Share your facts
Tell your story
Ask for others' paths
Talk tentatively
Encourage testing
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When opinions vary, emotions run strong and the stakes are high, you're staring into the face of a crucial conversation. According to Mr. Grenny, people who master the ability
to handle those difficult conversations can kick-start their careers, strengthen relationships and even improve their health.
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Good News for Illinois Taxpayers
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Illinois taxpayers have some good news in 2015! Rates are decreasing for corporate and personal income taxes.
The tax rate for corporations is decreasing from 7% to 5.25%.
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The tax rate for individuals, trusts, and estates is decreasing from 5% to 3.75%. The new income tax rates apply to exempt organizations with unrelated business income.
The "replacement tax" rates of 2.5% for corporations and 1.5% for S corporations, partnerships, and trusts remain the same.
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Our People Make a Difference
We had a busy summer with school district audits, tax deadlines (yes, it isn't only April 15!) and construction here in the office to accommodate our growing team. In addition to meeting the demands of work, our people were also busy making a difference in our community and around the globe.
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Brian Eisenmenger, CPA
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traveled to Wisla, Poland, to volunteer at the
European Leadership Forum, a faith-based organization that seeks to serve and equip Christian leaders. Brian said this trip fulfilled a lifelong dream to travel the world and to make a difference.
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"One of the things I learned is that the European church has the same struggles as the American church but on a much larger scale," he said. "Also, these leaders hunger for things we take for granted, such as books," he said, adding that the on-site bookstore was hugely popular.
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The Golebiewski Hotel, the site of the Forum
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"One of the most memorable things [about the trip] was my visit to Auschwitz," Brian shared. "It was moving and surreal to walk on the grounds of the largest graveyard in the history of mankind. The experience was deeply humbling."
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Ron Austin, CPA,
was appointed president of the board
of CASA of DuPage in July. Ron has been an active volunteer for the past four years, three of them as a member of the executive committee.
"CASA is honored to have Ron Austin serving as president of our board of directors," said Lisa Drake, executive director of CASA. "Whether it's helping at an event or reviewing important policies or financial documents, Ron is our guy.
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"Mathieson, Moyski, Austin & Co. is very community-focused and CASA considers itself lucky to have Ron, especially, working on our behalf," Lisa said.
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Your Trusted Advisors
Sometimes those "crucial conversations" can involve tax planning, saving for retirement or building your business. If so, we are here for you.
Please let us know how we can help you achieve your goals, both personal and professional, as you look toward the future. Thank you as always for your business and for your generous and continued referrals.
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The Team at Mathieson, Moyski, Austin & Co., LLP
Jim Mathieson, CPA, Partner
Mike Moyski, CPA, Partner
Ron Austin, CPA, MST, Partner
Brett Mathieson, CPA, Partner
Brian Eisenmenger, CPA, Partner
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CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: IRS regulations require us to advise you that, unless otherwise specifically noted, any federal tax advice in this communication (including any attachments, enclosures, or other accompanying materials) was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties; furthermore, this communication was not intended or written to support the promotion or marketing of any of the transactions or matters it addresses.
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