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TUNE IN TO OUR NEW RADIO SHOW!
'Trust Radio Network' Every Saturday Evening
If you haven't already watched our podcast, be sure to tune in on Facebook Live this Friday at 1 p.m., or on the radio to AM 560 on Saturday at 10 p.m. In our technology-driven society, people have abundant options when it comes to solving problems. Can’t remember an actor’s name from your favorite show? Google it. Can’t pinpoint the missing ingredient in a chocolate chip cookie recipe? Google it. Trying to refurbish the coffee table your grandmother gave you? You guessed it. In its formative years, the internet was dubbed the“information superhighway”due to its inordinate amount of data, but some recent trends have demonstrated that when it comes to theWorldWideWeb, you can’t trust everything you read. It is for this reason that I decided to create "Trust Radio Network," a new weekly showmy nephew Jim and I co-host to bring our listeners trusted professionals in the area who are dedicated to providing the very best service for their customers. Many of you are well-acquainted with my first show, IRS Radio Hour, heard in Chicago each Sunday evening at 5 p.m. on AM 560 The Answer. Throughout this show’s four-year stint, I have been fortunate enough to meet many successful and truly helpful professionals in various vocations. While my IRS Radio Show is centered more on debt and tax issues, the Trust Radio Network will be more nuanced in terms of topics.
contractors in the area to assist with information pertaining to home repair and remodeling. These trusted professionals will answer your questions without charge because they work every day to inform, educate, and represent local citizens in the most important areas of their lives. Each interview will feature two parts. For the first segment, our guest of the week will start by telling the listeners about a recent work-related example and explain how they helped their clients get through it and reach their goals. In the second segment, the guest will answer their most commonly asked question. And there will be a new guest featured each week. Here at the Law Offices of Steven A. Leahy, we know that when it comes to solving complex life problems, a simple Google search isn’t enough. Our new radio show allows you to meet, listen, watch, and learn from those who hold the key information you need to benefit your future. By doing this, they earn your trust before you give them your business. Be sure to tune in to our new show, "Trust Radio Network." The podcast will air on Facebook Live on Friday afternoons every week at 1 p.m. We will then air on the radio at AM 560 The Answer on Saturday at 10 p.m.
Our new radio show allows you to meet, listen, watch, and learn from those who hold the key information you need to benefit your future.
Jim and I are bringing in experts in multiple fields. To help you with legal matters, we will interview attorneys who will answer questions about personal injury, driver’s license issues, consumer law, and nursing home violations. To help you with financial matters, we will interview experts who will discuss mortgages, insurance policies, and real estate (Jimwill be a great resource for that topic as well!). We will also interview dentists, optometrists, and chiropractors to answer questions related to your health and body. Lastly, we will bring in excellent
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THE MOST UNDERRATED THANKSGIVING FOODS
4 Dishes Your Table Needs
When you think of Thanksgiving food, the first dishes that pop into your mind are probably turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. They’re a part of nearly every Thanksgiving meal. And while these delicious foods are something you don’t want to skip, there are dishes your table is sorely missing — dishes that don’t get the respect they truly deserve. This Thanksgiving, why not take a look at a few other options?
flavors that best complement your stuffing. Use a sweet sausage when you need something to pair with a stuffing that incorporates apples.
Cranberry sauce This Thanksgiving staple rarely gets the attention it deserves. While it’s easy to buy a can of cranberry sauce, you do your
guests a culinary disservice by going this route. Instead, make your own cranberry sauce. There are many recipes online, and all you need
Soup This is one dish that rarely hits the Thanksgiving table. But try a butternut squash or broccoli cheddar soup and you’ll be surprised just how “at home” it feels among the rest of your spread. It’s perfect to serve ahead of the main course, as the final touches are put on the turkey, or when the green bean casserole needs a few more minutes in the oven. Brussels Sprouts These tiny greens often get overlooked during Thanksgiving, but with the right accompaniment, they can make for an extremely tasty and nutritious dish. For example, try roasting halved Brussels sprouts with dried cranberries and bacon, drizzled with a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette.
are some fresh or frozen cranberries, orange juice, and sugar to make the best cranberry sauce of your life.
Sausage Put a creative spin on your traditional Thanksgiving dishes and try using sausage in the stuffing. An Italian sausage, for instance, adds a
kick of flavor to any stuffing, homemade or from the box. You can also experiment with other kinds of sausage to find the
What Our Clients Are Saying
"Dealing with the IRS can be a nightmarish ordeal, leaving one stuck wondering what to do next. In speaking with Mr. Leahy, I quickly had a game plan in place, one that reduced my anxiety drastically. I found him an empathetic, knowledgeable, and straightforward listener. This was the first productive conversation I've had in months re: my tax issue wherein a resolution was visible; I am very grateful. If you need an experienced professional you can trust, you need Steven Leahy." –Anne S.
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Two Terrifying Tax Audits As a child, your most frightening nightmares were likely filled with monsters, zombies, or larger-than-life spiders. But as adults, the nightmares that cause you to wake up in a cold sweat might feature a much more mundane but equally sinister topic: tax audits. Even though the odds that you will be audited are seriously low, here at the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, we understand that the mere prospect of a stranger snooping around your accounts — even if your financial house is in order — is still quite scary. With the season of giving thanks upon us, we thought we might provide you with two of the scariest auditing stories so you can be grateful that you’ve never found yourself in a similar situation. Example 2:
After their house burned down the year prior, a freelance writer and her husband claimed a deduction on their taxes. Two agents came to their house, claimed that their calculations were inaccurate, and gave them a bill of $14,000. The auditor tacked on interest to the alleged debt, which was an additional burden on top of the casualty of the burned-down home. After years of fighting, the couple agreed to pay the IRS $4,000. That said, because the case lasted so long, they accrued $2,000 in interest alone. While our team would never wish an audit on any of our clients, we know that they still happen. If you are randomly selected, we want to help calm your fears. If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to give our office a call at (312) 664-6649.
Example 1:
Two married, self-employed writers were audited in 2010, and the experience definitely gave them some recurring nightmares. During the time of their audit, the husband was a wine, food, and travel writer. So when the IRS randomly selected them for audit, the couple wondered if the auditor was curious about their thousands of dollars in write-offs consisting of nice dinners and wine. In the end, it turned out that the couple had made a simple error in reporting their income. The auditor looked over their mileage log and some of their receipts, and fortunately, the audit ended after only 40 minutes!
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A Historic Veterans Day
A Historic Veterans Day
This year, Veterans Day takes on particular historic significance: Nov. 11, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War. Countries around the world will commemorate the signing of this peace agreement with moments of silence, centennial ceremonies, and historical exhibits.
making, but the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro- Hungarian Empire by a Serbian nationalist provided the spark that would eventually burn down much of Europe. A chain reaction of land disputes, pre-emptive attacks, and strategic alliances brought over 30 countries into World War I. The Great War that ravaged Europe resulted in a devastating loss of life, but from those ashes rose a renewed appreciation for the importance of peace and a global effort to ensure its place in the future. The Restoration of Peace In 1918, Germany surrendered unconditionally, and the armistice ended the fighting at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, though the war did not officially end until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles the following July. An estimated 16 million soldiers and civilians died in just four years, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in modern history. Veterans Day Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day was first observed on Nov. 11, 1919, to honor the one-year anniversary of the armistice, and it became a U.S. holiday in 1938. Today, Veterans Day celebrates veterans who served their country honorably. The U.K., France, Australia, and Canada also commemorate their veterans in November. If you know a veteran, thank them for their service this month.
Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day is a celebration of life. It’s a day to honor the power of peace and the living veterans across the globe who have
served their countries. This November, take a moment to remember the war that helped
shape the international community’s dedication to peace and thank the individuals who served to defend it. The Great War By 1914, a world war had been years in the
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