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09/15/2020

Be aware - this is an atrocious act! and nothing FAIR about it! Happy Reading!

Illinois Governor Pritzker proposed sweeping changes to the state's tax code, advocating a constitutional amendment to permit a graduated-rate income tax.

09/10/2020

Thanks to you, we did it again! Voted BEST Accountant in McHenry County for the second year in a row. We are so grateful, thank you!

09/09/2020

Whoops! Our September News didn't post . . . as always, we try and bring you important and interesting news and information. This month, take a look at the 12 most common tax scams of 2020: https://conta.cc/3jJD8SP

08/20/2020

Today on ‘Meet the LMM Gals’ we would like to highlight our fabulous Account Executive: Jodi!

Favorite movie: Toss up between ‘A League of their Own’ and ‘Goodfellas’
Favorite thing to do in your free time: Golf or Read (I love mob or secret service type books)
Favorite quote: “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory”- Dr. Suess
Go-to Karaoke song: I do NOT karaoke, but if I did it would be ‘Friends in Low Places’ or ‘Piano Man’
Favorite meal: Grilled steak and baked potato
Favorite movie quote: “There’s no crying in baseball” – A League of their Own
An interested fact Jodi wants you to know: I wanted to be a dancer growing up (and never knew how to dance!!)

Jodi’s picture is from the set of a popular tv-show from the late 90’s early 2000’s; If you know the show comment below for a chance to win a little prize from LMM! Hint: that is Mr. George Clooney on the left!

08/13/2020

Today’s featured LMM Gal for our miniseries: Meet the LMM Gals is our fabulous Operations Associate Madi!

Favorite movie: St. Elmo’s Fire
Favorite thing to do in her free time: Cooking new things, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family
Favorite quote: “I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femininity. And I want to be respected in all my femaleness. Because I deserve to be.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Go-to Karaoke Song: What’s Up- 4 Non Blondes
Favorite meal: I love food in general, this is a difficult question. However, I could never say no to pasta of any kind!
Favorite movie quote: “I always tell the girls, never take it seriously, if ya never take it seriously, ya never get hurt, ya never get hurt, ya always have fun, and if you have ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends.”- Almost Famous
Interesting Facts about Madi: I love to travel and try new foods. I love exploring Chicago—the worlds greatest city. Once we are allowed to travel again I plan on going lots of places, so look out world! My dream dinner guests would definitely be Harry Styles and Dolly Parton—oh the laughs we’d have!

If you know what band Harry Styles, who traveled to Italy with Madi last summer (see photo for proof), was a member of comment below for a chance to win a gift from the LMM team!

08/10/2020

Today on 'Meet the LMM Gals' we would like to highlight our fabulous Senior Accounting Manager: Betsy!

Favorite movie: The Holiday
Favorite thing to do in your free time: Read, travel, spend time with my Nieces and Nephews
Favorite quote: “Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs forever."
Favorite song: Roller Coaster- Luke Bryan
Favorite meal: My Mama’s cooking or sushi
Favorite movie quote: “I understand feeling as small and insignificant as humanly possible. And how it can actually ache in places you didn’t know you had inside you…And after all that, however long all that may be, you’ll go somewhere new. And you’ll meet people who make you feel worthwhile again. And little pieces of your soul will finally come back. And all that fuzzy stuff, those years of your life that you wasted, that will eventually begin to fade.” -Kate Winslet in ‘The Holiday’

Interesting Facts about Betsy: I’m a total foodie- love to eat and check out new places from a street vendor to the latest restaurant. I’m a WWII buff and enjoy reading and watching shows/movies on it. I really enjoy being an aunt, and spending time with family and friends—especially the girls. My goal is to be able to visit all the 7 wonders of the world! I am also very passionate about my career—I really enjoy what I do.

Do you know which of the Seven Wonders Betsy is standing in front of in her picture? Comment your answer below for a chance to win a gift from us!

08/06/2020

Today for 'Meet the LMM Gals' we will be highlighting our fabulous Tax Associate: Denise!

Favorite movie: Anything Harry Potter!
Favorite thing to do in her free time: Summer- float in the pool! Winter ☹- wish it were summer…
Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” The Great One, Wayne Gretzky
Go-to Karaoke Song: Love Shack- The B-52’s
Favorite meal: Anything Italian
Favorite movie quote: “Keep the change ya filthy animal" -Home Alone
Interesting facts about Denise: My Daughter once entered me in a Bon Jovi backyard BBQ so she could “meet her future stepdad” Needless to say we, didn’t win. I am also a breast cancer survivor!

Do you know how many miles it is to the Love Shack? If you know the missing lyrics to Denise’s go-to Karaoke song comment below for a chance to win something from the LMM crew.
“If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says _____ miles to the love shack…”

08/04/2020

Welcome to the second installment of our new miniseries: Meet the LMM Gals! Today we are highlighting our fabulous Senior Operations Manager: Roseann!

Favorite movie: Sleepers- Released in the mid-90’s…GREAT MOVIE!
Favorite thing to do in her free time: baking, hanging with family and friends, and going to concerts
Favorite quote:
Inspirational: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”- C.S. Lewis
Funny: “ You know what, David….You get murdered first for once” – Alexis Rose
Favorite song: The Dance- Garth Brooks
Favorite meal: Food!! Seriously…any food!
Favorite movie quote: “If I’m here, and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time? Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with a little feast on our time” -Jeff Spicoli, Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Interesting Facts about Roseann: Hi, I’m Roseann…I’m 5 foot NOTHING and very sarcastic. I love to laugh and hold babies. I am too old to have any more of my own…but holding a baby NEVER gets old.

Do you know who Roseann is pictured with above? Comment his name below for a chance to win a gift from LMM- the winner will be announced tomorrow!

08/04/2020

A new month is here which means our Monthly News is available. Our goal is always to provide helpful tax news and some fun news you can use.

07/29/2020

**BONUS POST-- Meet LMM's Mascot: Mr. Marley Mraz

Favorite workday activity: Lunch and sharing Roseann’s cheese snack
2nd Favorite workday activity: Napping
Favorite toy: anything that squeaks
Favorite snack: the cookies “mom” has in her office
Some things Marley wants you all to know about him: I love to come to work with my “mom” (Laura) and sleep under her desk. She takes me for walks during the day so I can chase the squirrels. I do love napping and looking extremely cute to get whatever snacks I can score.

Marley loves when our customers come and say Hi! Be sure to give him a wave if you're walking by the office and spot him in the window.

Comment below what you think Marley’s favorite yoga pose is for a chance to win a little gift from LMM!

07/23/2020

Hello! We here at LMM & Associates would like to introduce a new miniseries we call: Meet the LMM Gals. For the next month we will be highlighting one of the amazing members of our team.

To kick things off we are starting with our 'Fearless Leader' Laura!

Favorite movie: Grease
Favorite thing to do in her free time: Hike
Favorite quote: "Once in a while, blow your own damn mind!"
Go-to Karaoke song: Ain't No Sunshine
Favorite meal: Any soup my mom makes and coffee (yes that's a meal!)
Favorite movie quote: "You're killing me Smalls!"
Interesting fact: I wanted to be a body builder when I was in Jr. High. I love doing yoga on the dock. I love doing things that "wake up" the soul. If we didn't have to file tax returns, I would love to be a college professor.

We hope you enjoyed our first 'Meet the LMM Gals' post! We will be featuring another team member soon! If you know what movie Laura's favorite movie quote is from, comment below for a chance to win a little gift from the LMM Team!!