Illinois Cigarette Sales Tax
Chicago, Illinois: Cigarette Sales TaxBy: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawBeginning July 1, 2012, the definition of “cigarette” was expanded to include “Any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco labeled as anything other than a cigarette or not bearing a label”, if it meets two or more of the following criteria: The Cigarette […]
Small Business Attorney Chicago
Small Business Attorney in Chicago – Why you need one!By: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawIn the past, I have written articles on issues such as buying a business, selling a business, taxes, and corporate structuring. Given the current state of the economy, specifically in Chicago, there are even more reasons why you want an experienced […]
Chicago Illinois Sales Tax Fraud
Chicago Illinois Sales Tax FraudBy: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawIf you have been charged with sales tax fraud, contact our office and speak with a sales tax fraud attorney in Chicago. Sales tax fraud is intentionally avoiding sales tax payment by destroying, concealing, or tampering with records. House Bill 5289 increases the minimum penalty for […]
Chicago Illinois Strip Club Tax
Chicago Illinois Strip Club TaxBy: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at Law Is there a link between violence against women and strip clubs? Is it fair? Is it penalizing? Who pays? How much will a club have to pay? Is it an official sales tax enforced by the Illinois Department of Revenue? These are all questions taken […]
Illinois Gas Station Sales Tax Fraud Attorney Chicago
Illinois Gas station sales tax fraud Attorney ChicagoBy: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawAs a gas station owner in Chicago, Illinois, you have duties to report your sales tax collected, like any other retail business. Over the last two years, the Attorney General has been coming down hard on unremitted sales tax. Over the last year, […]
Criminal Sales Tax Attorney in Chicago Illinois
Criminal Sales Tax Evasion in Chicago IllinoisBy: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawTo further explain the criminal enforcement of criminal sales tax violations, please see below for the new law broken down and explained in parts. This will help in understanding the new legislation. You can refer to the definition of ROT below to help in […]
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney for Illinois Sales Tax
Filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Illinois Sales TaxBy: Mansoor Ansari Attorney At LawIf your Illinois sales tax certficate of registraction has been revoked in the Chicagoland area and the IDOR has rejected your installment agreement, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy may be your only option. A payment plan for unremitted sales tax is usually your only bite […]
Illinois Sales Tax Voluntary Disclosure Attorney
Voluntarily Disclose for unreported and Under reported Illinois sales tax By: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawTitle 86 Part 210 Section 210.126 Voluntary DisclosureMost business owners are honest, hardworking people that fully intend to make the money back in a few weeks or possibly catch up with next month’s sales tax return. Before long, a taxpayer can find itself […]
Are Services Subject to Illinois Sales Tax?
Are both products and services subject to Illinois sales tax?By: Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawQuestion: Why is it that when Nancy buys nail polish she pays sales tax, but when she gets a manicure she does not have to pay sales tax?Answer: In the first scenario, Nancy is buying a product, so the store owner […]
Illinois Sales Tax Underreporting
Illinois Sales Tax Fraud Defense By: Mansoor Ansari Attorney At Law A message from the Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR): An Aurora gas station owner was sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding the state of more than $250,000 in sales taxes. Kane County Circuit Court Judge Marmarie […]