Federated Fiducial

04/09/2026

We’re hiring! Federated is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager in Springfield, IL to lead a team of bookkeeping and tax professionals serving small business clients.

If you’re a strong leader with accounting & tax experience, we’d love to meet you!

Fiducial Inc

04/07/2026

Missing your Annual Business Entity Report can lead to penalties, loss of good standing and even dissolution.

This blog breaks down what happens if you forget to file and how to fix it fast. Worth a read if you want to keep your business protected.

An important topic that can fly under the radar is the required business entity report. Most states require this report to be filed on all corporations.

03/20/2026

We’re excited to have the opportunity to connect with students at the University of Illinois, Springfield Career Connections Expo today until 2 p.m. Stop by our booth to learn all about the opportunities at Federated!

03/10/2026

Student loan collections just restarted, and borrowers with heavy debt could feel the impact quickly. This article breaks down what’s changing, what the government can collect, and how to protect your income before collections hit.

For several years, student loan borrowers lived in a holding pattern. Payments were paused. Consequences felt distant. That pause is ending.

02/24/2026

Does Federated prepare your individual tax return? If you worked overtime in 2025, be sure to provide us the overtime information

12/23/2025

Before your seasonal celebrations, it may be in your best interest to consider year-end tax moves that can benefit you for your 2025 tax filing.

12/22/2025

12/16/2025

Bringing the holiday spirit to life in the best way! This season, our employees came together to sponsor 35 children and seniors through the Tree of Wishes program. Their generosity and commitment to our community is inspiring!

l to r: Karen Cox, Executive Director, Family Service Center; Donna Pickering; Maddi Richards; Cassandra Abeln; Mitch Colonel; Judi Shull; Rita Nutaut; Karen Hunt; Jeanette Gross

12/09/2025

You finally have a year where sales are up and the books show a profit, yet your bank account feels like it missed the memo—cash flow vs. profit.

12/02/2025

Giving gifts during the holiday season is rewarding on its own. It can be even more rewarding with the right tax planning.

11/11/2025

The Section 199A (QBI) deduction lets eligible business owners deduct up to 20% of qualified business income. Read all the details here.

11/04/2025

In a move set to redefine the refund process, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the gradual phasing out of paper tax refund checks.