Illinois LLC Setup Made Easy is a comprehensive guide designed to simplify the process of forming and operating a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Illinois. This book is perfect for new entrepreneurs starting their first business, as well as seasoned business owners looking to restructure. It provides step-by-step instructions on everything from choosing a business name and filing the Articles of Organization, to understanding tax obligations and maintaining compliance with state regulations. By breaking down complex legal and administrative processes into manageable steps, this guide ensures that you have all the essential information to successfully establish and manage your Illinois LLC.

The easy way to bake bread at home—all you need is FLOUR, WATER and SALT to get started! Begin your sourdough journey with the bestselling beginner's book on sourdough baking—over 150,000 copies sold! Many bakers speak of their sourdough starter as if it has a magical life of its own, so it can be intimidating to those new to the sourdough world; fortunately with Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, Emilie Raffa removes the fear and proves that baking with sourdough is easy, and can fit into even a working parent’s schedule! Any new baker is inevitably hit with question after question. Emilie has the answers. As a professionally trained chef and avid home baker, she uses her experience to guide readers through the science and art of sourdough. With step-by-step master recipe guides, readers learn how to create and care for their own starters, plus they get more than 60 unique recipes to bake a variety of breads that suit their every need. Featured recipes include: - Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Bread - Cinnamon Raisin Swirl - Blistered Asiago Rolls with Sweet Apples and Rosemary - Multigrain Sandwich Bread - No-Knead Tomato Basil Focaccia - Raspberry Gingersnap Twist - Sunday Morning Bagels - and so many more! With the continuing popularity of the whole foods movement, home cooks are returning to the ancient practice of bread baking, and sourdough is rising to the forefront. Through fermentation, sourdough bread is easier on digestion—often enough for people who are sensitive to gluten—and healthier. Artisan Sourdough Made Simple gives everyone the knowledge and confidence to join the fun, from their first rustic loaf to beyond. This book has 65 recipes and 65 full-page photographs.

Baby boomers heading into their retirement years must take the time to ensure that their estates are in order—and that means a lot more than just preparing a will and naming an executor. Insurance, taxes, and planning for Medicare and Medicaid are among the crucial considerations in planning for the future. Completely revised and updated, Estate Planning Made Easy, Third Edition shows individuals why they need more than just a will and an executor, options for conserving wealth, and advice on putting together a comprehensive estate plan. This third edition includes extensive revisions to tax legislation, which has changed significantly over the last few years, leaving most American’s clueless. Features: * Changes to Tax Legislation * How seniors can best plan for Medicare and Medicaid * How to obtain the best cash flow with an equity-rich home * Tax legislation regarding 401k’s IRA’s, and pensions * Strategies to help reduce estate size and give to children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, without jeopardizing annual gift allowances * Premium financing of life insurance * Information on social security, private annuities, and state inheritance tax

* Completely updated for all the new tax laws * Capitalize on every deduction! * Sole proprietor, corporation, or partnership? The Ultimate Guide to Running a Tax-Efficient Home-Based Business The advantages of operating a home-based business are countless, but what many owners don't realize, and are often not prepared to handle, are the host of complex tax issues surrounding a home-based business. The completely updated Fifth Edition of J.K. Lasser's Taxes Made Easy for Your Home-Based Business clarifies the current tax environment with regard to home-based businesses, and shows you how to make the most of the new tax laws. This perennial guide answers home-based business owners' questions, with a special focus on the changing tax laws and deductions for the home office. Expert advice and in-depth insights will help you avoid costly mistakes and take advantage of opportunities you would otherwise miss. Critical coverage will help you: * Navigate the details of the new tax laws and IRS rules * Increase your knowledge of deductible expenses * Keep your records up to IRS standards * Organize and run a home-based business for maximum tax benefits * Make filing easy by utilizing sample tax forms

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PEN/FAULKER AWARD WINNER • The acclaimed author of The Swimmers and When the Emperor Was Divine tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” a century ago in this "understated masterpiece ... that unfolds with great emotional power" (San Francisco Chronicle). In eight unforgettable sections, The Buddha in the Attic traces the extraordinary lives of these women, from their arduous journeys by boat, to their arrival in San Francisco and their tremulous first nights as new wives; from their experiences raising children who would later reject their culture and language, to the deracinating arrival of war. Julie Otsuka has written a spellbinding novel about identity and loyalty, and what it means to be an American in uncertain times.

New Jersey LLC Setup Made Easy is a comprehensive guide designed to simplify the process of establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in New Jersey. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the legal requirements and procedures to successfully create an LLC, making it accessible for readers with little to no prior knowledge of business formation. From choosing a business name to filing the necessary paperwork, this guide covers all aspects of setting up an LLC in New Jersey in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.