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A few years back I had a friend that was a CPA. He was a brilliant guy that taught at DePaul in their Masters of Tax Program. He was a little quirky. His personal trademark was “Belt and Suspenders” and yep… he wore both a regular belt at his waist together with bright red suspenders. […]

Cook County has announced that its second installment property tax bills will be issued on November 14, with a payment deadline of December 15. Traditionally, these bills are sent out in July with an August due date. However, a major overhaul of the County’s property tax system has caused significant delays. These delays have impacted […]

Preparing for ICE Enforcement Actions During the Enforcement Action After the Enforcement Action Prohibited Actions During Enforcement Action For legal questions, contact Bradley Lohsl | 312.696.2040 | bslohsl@gct.law

The “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) is touted as eliminating income tax on Social Security benefits with the “No Tax on Social Security” slogan. But there is no income exclusion for Social Security benefits in the BBB. So what’s going on? Instead of a blanket exclusion from income, the BBB grants taxpayers age 65 or older […]

Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses are transforming the U.S Economy. Over the past decade, Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs have built companies at a rate that far outpaces the national average, generating billions in revenue and employing millions of Americans. Their success stories span every sector, from construction and professional services to retail, restaurants, and technology. The […]

Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce the promotion of three outstanding attorneys to the position of Senior Associate: Bradley S. Lohsl, Shelby H. Nikoloff, and Toni F. Esparza. These promotions reflect not only their exceptional legal skill and dedication to client service, but also their unwavering commitment to the values and culture that define […]

The en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) ruled on August 29, 2025, that the administration’s “Liberation Day” and other tariffs are illegal, but allowed the tariffs to remain in place until the issue is decided by the Supreme Court. The ruling upholds a decision of the Court of International […]

We are thrilled to announce that Golan Christie Taglia has been recognized as one of Crain’s Best Places to Work 2025! This award highlights organizations that go above and beyond to create positive workplace culture. At Golan Christie Taglia, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We foster collaboration, innovation, and growth—qualities […]

Golan Christie Taglia is thrilled to announce that Bryan Spurgeon has joined the firm as a senior associate attorney! Bryan concentrates his practice in corporate law & governance and mergers & acquisitions. Bryan earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. His practice focuses on a wholistic view of a business’ life cycle, from formation […]