Welcome to Susan S. Lewis Ltd., Now Celebrating 25 Years in Business

                                                           

We are a Naperville accounting firm deeply rooted in our community and are determined to assist you in keeping more of what you earn. Our primary focus is on the client relationship and their individual financial identity. Each associate of Susan S. Lewis Ltd. has  made a personal investment in tax, audit and advisory knowledge for both business and the individual. We want to share this knowledge with you.  Our services include tax preparation, bookkeeping, audit and tax planning. Our library of articles and newsletters will keep you well informed of any tax law changes and how they may impact your individual, family or business situation. From exemptions to expenses, income tax and cash flow, Susan S. Lewis Ltd will make certain your accounting needs are addressed in a timely and dedicated manner.  Please feel free to contact us today, we would be happy to answer all of your questions.

 

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If you owe Illinois Use Tax for the period from July 1, 2004, through December 31, 2010, you may file and pay it without penalty. To do this, you must complete Form ST-44, write “Amnesty” on the top of the form, and mail it with your payment between January 1 and October 15, 2011. Click here to obtain form.

 

Susan S. Lewis Ltd. is a certified member of  the Female Business Enterprise

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Monday - Thursday:     9:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m

Friday and Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00

 

 

                                               

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Calculators

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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Newsletters

Protecting What May Be Your Most Valuable Asset

Statistics indicate 43% of 40-year-olds will suffer at least one long-term disability (lasting 90 days or longer) before age 65. Disability income insurance could help protect your most valuable asset: your ability to earn an income.

Favorable Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Extended—for Now

The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

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