Work–life balance is always tricky, especially when you’re in the process of pursuing a big goal. Havingthe flexibility to customize your workload is critical when you’re trying to make room for everything youvalue in life. We talked to Brooke Killian, Audit Senior in KEB’s St. Louis office, about the adjustments she made to her schedule that […]

Since joining KEB in 2016, Brooke Valenti-Jouett has played a pivotal role as the firm’s HR Manager, overseeing all aspects of employee relations. From recruiting and onboarding new talent to managing total rewards and supporting former employees, Brooke is dedicated to ensuring a positive and cohesive work environment for everyone at KEB. Her passion for […]

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program as outlined in Announcement 2024-30. This initiative is designed to address erroneous claims for the ERC, a refundable tax credit aimed at supporting businesses and tax-exempt organizations that continued to pay employees during the COVID-19 pandemic under specific conditions. […]

In the realm of taxes, understanding who is required to pay self-employment tax and who is exempt is crucial for individuals navigating their financial responsibilities. Whereas employees have Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld from wages–often referred to as FICA taxes– individuals who work for themselves are subject to self-employment (SE) tax, which they pay […]

As our population ages, seniors increasingly become targets for a variety of scams. These fraudulent schemes can have devastating financial and emotional impacts on older adults, who may be more vulnerable due to factors such as isolation, cognitive decline, or simply a trusting nature. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been proactive in issuing warnings […]

It’s Time to Start Leaning on Your Accounting Team By: Kate Ward Running a small business comes with a myriad of challenges. You constantly have important decisions to make—and never enough time to make them. With the onslaught of the COVID–19 pandemic, the business environment became more difficult than ever. These days, small business owners face employee shortages, […]

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to improve Illinoisworkers’ quality of life. This act guarantees paid leave for eligible employees to address various lifesituations such as illness, family emergencies, and parental responsibilities. This article will delve into the specifics of the Paid Leave for All Workers Act […]

The Endless Advantages of a Professional Internship By: Brooke Valenti–Jouett MLMs, sugar–free peanut butter, Instagram “hacks”: some things just aren’t as advertised. Luckily,internships are all they seem and more. Internships can jump start your career, helping you gainvaluable experience and create important connections! Representatives from KEB will be visitingcampus career events in the fall to […]

Tax Credits Save Green When You Switch to a Clean Vehicle By: Melissa Koehler If you have been thinking about ways to reduce your carbon footprint, now may be the perfect time tomake the switch to a clean vehicle. In addition to being kind to the earth by reducing your emissions andreliance on fossil fuels, […]

Changing the World with Charitable Giving By: Susan Shackelford These days, many people are finding themselves discouraged. Over the last few years, we lived througha pandemic. As a result, we have seen company shutdowns, small business closures, job losses, andsignificant economic fallout. The needs of those around us have become greater, and charities havebecome substantially more […]