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Gum, CPA helps businesses throughout Southern Illinois succeed by offering business setup and advisory services, tax preparation, payroll and bookkeeping services.

๐Ÿš€ Year-Round Tax Planning for Business SuccessWaiting until tax season to think about your corporate taxes is a reactive...
10/21/2026

๐Ÿš€ Year-Round Tax Planning for Business Success

Waiting until tax season to think about your corporate taxes is a reactive approach that can cost your company dearly. Sharon M. Gum, CPA, champions proactive, year-round tax planning for businesses in Waterloo and surrounding communities.

We help you build a resilient financial roadmap by focusing on proactive strategies like:
โณ Timing major purchases: Optimize deductions by strategic timing.
๐Ÿ“ฆ Managing inventory valuation: Ensure accurate records for better tax outcome.
๐Ÿ“Š Adjusting estimated payments: Avoid penalties and unpleasant surprises in April.

Partner with a trusted local CPA who stands by your side all year long, not just during tax season.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Ready to take control of your corporate taxes? Reach out to Sharon M. Gum, CPA, to schedule your strategic tax review.

๐ŸŒ sharonmgumcpa.com
๐Ÿ“ž (618) 660-9021

Extension Filers: October 15th is Almost Here! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธIf you requested an extension for your 2025 tax return, the final IRS f...
10/07/2026

Extension Filers: October 15th is Almost Here! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

If you requested an extension for your 2025 tax return, the final IRS filing deadline is right around the corner.

Filing on time protects you from unnecessary penalties and ensures your returns are processed smoothly before IRS systems update for next season.

Still need to finish filing? We can help!

At Sharon M. Gum, CPA, we help local business owners and families finalize their returns accurately and stress-free before the deadline.

Don't wait until the last-minute rush, letโ€™s get your 2025 filing completed together!

๐Ÿ“ž Call us today: (618) 660-9021

๐ŸŒ Learn more: https://sharonmgumcpa.com/

๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญSwitching your payroll provider might feel intimidating, but moving...
09/30/2026

๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ

Switching your payroll provider might feel intimidating, but moving to a local professional is much easier than you think. At Sharon M. Gum, CPA, we guide businesses through a smooth, hassle-free transition process from legacy software or manual systems into our secure, accurate workflow. We handle the data migration so your business operations never miss a beat.

Being located right here in Waterloo means you can always sit down face-to-face to discuss your payroll adjustments or ask questions. Experience the comfort of accessible, relationship-driven accounting support. Contact Sharon M. Gum, CPA, to make the switch to a better payroll partner today.

๐€๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐ˆ๐‘๐’ ๐๐ž๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ Payroll tax errors are among the most common triggers for notice...
09/23/2026

๐€๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐ˆ๐‘๐’ ๐๐ž๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ 

Payroll tax errors are among the most common triggers for notices and fines from tax authorities. Partnering with Sharon M. Gum, CPA, ensures your payroll processing is airtight from day one, drastically reducing the risk of costly miscalculations. We take care of calculating local, state, and federal withholdings with meticulous accuracy.

If a discrepancy or notice ever arises, having a seasoned CPA in your corner makes all the difference. We step in to communicate directly with tax agencies on your behalf. Protect your bottom line and let Sharon M. Gum, CPA, manage your payroll security in Monroe County.

https://sharonmgumcpa.com/payroll-services/

๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐’๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฒMany local business owners try to handle payroll internally to save ...
09/16/2026

๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐’๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ

Many local business owners try to handle payroll internally to save a buck, only to find that hidden errors, missed deadlines, and software subscriptions cost them far more in the long run. Outsourcing your payroll to Sharon M. Gum, CPA, provides a cost-effective alternative that safeguards your business from expensive mistakes and frees up valuable staff hours.

With over 30 years of accounting experience right here in Waterloo, we provide efficient processing that pays for itself in time saved and accuracy gained. Invest in professional oversight and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a local expert. Call Sharon M. Gum, CPA, to discuss our affordable payroll options.

๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌNo two small businesses are identical, which is why generic, one-size-fi...
09/10/2026

๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ

No two small businesses are identical, which is why generic, one-size-fits-all payroll software often falls short. Sharon M. Gum, CPA, provides fully customizable payroll management services tailored to the unique structure of your business in Monroe, St. Clair, or Randolph counties. We adapt our workflow to match your pay schedules, whether weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Our comprehensive setup covers everything from standard wage calculations to tracking paid time off and handling complex deductions. By combining decades of accounting experience with personal attention, we ensure your payroll runs smoothly behind the scenes. Reach out to our Waterloo office to build a payroll plan customized for your team.

https://sharonmgumcpa.com/payroll-services/

๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌManaging payroll can quickly turn into a time-consuming administra...
09/02/2026

๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ

Managing payroll can quickly turn into a time-consuming administrative headache for small business owners. At Sharon M. Gum, CPA, we take the burden off your shoulders with full-service payroll processing designed for businesses throughout Waterloo and Monroe County. From calculating wages to issuing paychecks and handling direct deposits, we ensure your team is paid accurately and on time, every single pay period.

Outsourcing your payroll to our local office on Hartman Lane allows you to redirect your energy toward growing your business and serving your customers. Whether you have two employees or twenty, our customized solutions scale to fit your exact operational needs. Let Sharon M. Gum, CPA, streamline your payroll so you can get back to what you do best.

Learn more here: https://sharonmgumcpa.com/payroll-services/

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08/19/2026

๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐›๐ฒ ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐จ๐ง ๐Œ. ๐†๐ฎ๐ฆ, ๐‚๐๐€

Sometimes, you just need a reliable place to take care of those quick administrative tasks. Located in Waterloo, IL, Sharon M. Gum, CPA, is happy to provide notary and document copying services to our local community. We aim to be a comprehensive resource for our neighbors, helping you take care of your essential documentation with professionalism and convenience.

We understand how important it is to have a trusted professional help with your legal and financial documents. Whether you need a document notarized or copies made for your records, our office is ready to assist you. Itโ€™s just one more way we strive to support the Waterloo community we love.

Need notary or copying services? Stop by our office at 405 Hartman Lane. Weโ€™re here to help you get the job done quickly and reliably.

Driving Directions to our Office: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1214929904421373116

Is your business structure still the right fit for you?When you first start out, operating as a sole proprietor is simpl...
08/05/2026

Is your business structure still the right fit for you?

When you first start out, operating as a sole proprietor is simple. But as your revenue grows, your business entity structure should evolve too.

Choosing between an LLC, an S-Corp, or a Partnership isn't just about legal protection, it heavily dictates how you are taxed. For instance, transitioning to an S-Corporation when your business hits a certain profit threshold can significantly reduce your self-employment tax burden.

This Weekโ€™s Action Step: Take a look at your projected growth for the year. If your revenue has climbed significantly since you first registered, it might be time to evaluate whether a structure change could save you money.

07/22/2026

๐Ÿ“ฐ Sharon M. Gum, CPA recently featured in a press release on AP News

We are proud to celebrate a major milestone: 35 years of providing trusted accounting, tax, and business consulting services to small businesses and families across Waterloo and Monroe County. ๐Ÿ… ๐ŸŽ‰

From day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll to complex tax compliance and strategic planning, our mission has always been the same; helping our local business community thrive with confidence and peace of mind.

Being recognized on AP News is an honor, but our true privilege has been serving the amazing clients who have trusted us with their financial journey over the last three and a half decades.

Thank you to all of our clients, friends, and community members for your continued support! Hereโ€™s to many more years of growing together. ๐Ÿฅ‚

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full feature on AP News: https://apnews.com/press-release/newsfile/press-release-9fc42a5e731574579f295f568254da75

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