• May 5, 2024

Illinois Payroll, Unique Aspects of Illinois Payroll Law and Practice

The Illinois State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of state income taxes deducted from payroll checks is: revenue Department 101 W. Jefferson St. P.O. Box 19022 Springfield, IL 62794-9022 (217) 785-0970 (800) 732-8866 (in the state) http://www.revenue.state.il.us Illinois requires you to use the Illinois form “IL-W-4, Employee’s Certificate of Illinois Withholding Allowance” instead…

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5 steps to a perfect solder joint

While working for a newly built plumbing company in 2006, out of ten employees, only three of us knew how to weld copper pipe. The other plumbers never welded before because they were trained in the use of plastic pipes; here is an example: Pvc, Cpvc and pex pipes. Did this make them bad plumbers?…

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5 Holiday Weight Loss Tips and Your Reality Checks

Finding it nearly impossible to stay conscious and conflicted about weight and nutrition on vacation? Of course yes. More than half of all Americans are overweight – you are not alone. However, a new government study might give you a glimmer of hope: The study shows that Americans only earn about a pound during the…

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Honeymoon Cruise Guide: What Are Important Things To Consider When Booking A Cruise?

After the wedding and reception, it’s time for a honeymoon and a cruise. Whether you just want to go out to sea for a few days or explore the world, honeymoon cruises can be very romantic and fun. Why stay at an exotic island resort when you can visit multiple islands? Or take a nap…

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Can bankruptcy help prevent my car from being repossessed?

According to The Washington Post; “A record 7 million Americans are 3 months behind on their car payments,” February 2019. That title says it all. In other words, if you file for bankruptcy and haven’t paid your car payments, but you still want to keep your car, you are not alone. The Credit Union Journal…

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Wooden furniture in Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers different styles of furniture and many wood options to choose from. In this country, wood is still affordable and affordable. Among the different types of wood used for furniture are Guanacaste, Cedro, Cenizaro and Melina, among others. One of the most important things to take into account when buying wooden furniture is…

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Interview with Patty Smith and Grayson Smith, authors of Beyond Rock Bottom

Beyond Rock Bottom is a mother-child collaboration on the fight against addiction and codependency. Learn more about Patty and Grayson and how they overcame their challenges to experience a fuller life and a more meaningful relationship. Grayson smith He lives in Salt Lake City with his dog, Lady, where he works in construction. He attends…

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Cadot: Gorgeous but Unassuming French Food in North Dallas

Every now and then, if you are very lucky and a lover of French food, you will meet (or seek!) Such a talented chef as Jean-Marie Cadot, the charming and very talented Pattern from the eponymous Cadot Restaurant at 18111 Preston Road in North Dallas, located in a beautiful space on the northwest corner of…

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Covid-19 Crisis Highlights Issues with Overregulation

Most people who receive a paycheck, who are not small business owners, simply do not understand the tremendous difficulties companies face with excessive regulation. Yet Americans are now tasting what they have missed and are now learning how bad over-regulation can be. Most of us understand that when a restaurant is limited to a certain…

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Tips for kissing Gourami Care

Kissing Gold Gourami Helostoma temminckii, they are family membersHelostoma. Kissing gourami inhabit the densely populated, shallow, slow-moving backwaters that are prominent in Thailand and Indonesia. Most of the fish exported to the freshwater aquarium trade industry are commercially raised on fish farms throughout Southeast Asia. All Gouramies and the popular tropical fish, betta fish, are…

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