D Jones & Associates LLC

02/25/2026

Chicago why?

In some cases business license fees have doubled. In others they have increased by as much as 400 percent.

That is not a small adjustment. That is a significant financial shift for entrepreneurs trying to start or sustain a business.

We say we support small businesses. Increases like this create real barriers, especially for first time founders and service professionals operating on tight margins.

If we want economic growth, we have to be honest about the cost of entry.

02/19/2026

Look here, you don’t have to carry the burden of past year returns. Let’s get this fixed and filed. You are in good hands with Diane.

02/18/2026

High-income W-2 wage earners — pause before you file.
Many people rush to submit their return without reviewing whether they still have options to reduce their tax liability.
If you haven’t explored prior-year retirement contributions or strategic positioning, you may be leaving money on the table.
Schedule your consultation @
djonestax.com or call/text 773-902-4509

02/13/2026

Start where you are! Don’t let people throw there expectations off on you. It’s a trap! You end up feeling overwhelmed because they move the goal post. So because you can’t do everything, you go back to doing nothing instead of the one thing that will move you forward. You create discipline with consistent actions.

01/16/2026

Student Loan Update: Wage Garnishment Paused for Borrowers in Default

The U.S. Department of Education has paused plans to resume wage garnishment and tax refund seizures for federal student loan borrowers in default.

This means millions of borrowers who were facing paycheck reductions of up to 15% will not see garnishment move forward at this time. The pause is intended to give borrowers additional time as repayment and default-management policies continue to evolve.

What this means right now:
• Wage garnishment and tax refund offsets are temporarily on hold
• This applies to borrowers already in default on federal student loans
• The pause is not permanent, but it creates short-term financial relief

If you are in default, this is an opportunity to get informed, explore repayment or rehabilitation options, and prepare for what comes next instead of waiting for enforcement to resume.

This situation highlights how quickly student loan policy can change — and why staying informed matters.

Source: Business Insider

10/23/2025

08/10/2025

Smile With Me Sunday 🌟
Entrepreneurs, breathe in… breathe out… and now smile. 😊

As you reflect on the past week, remember—every goal may not have been met, and every task may not have been completed. But what truly matters is that you showed up for yourself.

And for that, you should give yourself a round of applause. I see you and pray that the week ahead will be full of blessings, fulfilled promises, sprinkled with Joy and Love.
From one smile to another—have a wonderful Sunday! 💛
P.S. show me your Sunday Smile.

01/20/2025

And we’re rolling on the river

10/22/2024

Join me for my live Webinar as I discuss the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Compliance.
Registration Link in the comments.

10/18/2024

Keep going! You got this!