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Join us…https://lnkd.in/g3Q-Yhhr Good Evening UCP Members, We have some exciting news to share that marks a significant milestone for our community! United Claims Professionals (UCP) has achieved 501(c)(6) tax-exempt status, enhancing our ability to serve you and the entire claims industry even more effectively. Enhanced Impact of Your Contributions While your membership fees and sponsorships have always been crucial in driving our mission, this new status bolsters our ability to advocate for fair and efficient practices within the claims industry and beyond. * Empowered Advocacy: Our 501(c)(6) status means we can now more assertively influence public policy and regulations that directly affect our industry and your daily operations, ensuring that your voice is heard where it matters most. * Sustained Educational and Networking Initiatives: We are dedicated to continuing the expansion of our educational programs and networking opportunities. These initiatives are designed to enhance your expertise and connect you with peers, fostering a community that supports professional growth and collaboration. Tax Deductibility of Membership Fees Your membership and sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible as a business expense. We encourage you to consult with your tax accountant to fully understand how this applies to your tax situation. Our Commitment to Growth As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the strength and dedication of our members and sponsors, who have made this achievement possible. We’re proud of the progress we've made together in our first year, and we’re committed to using this new status to advance our shared goals in the future. Thank you for your continued support and commitment. Your involvement is pivotal as we strive to positively shape the industry and promote greater transparency, accountability, and equity in the claims process. Looking forward to an even brighter future together, Your Team at United Claims Professionals #publicadjuster #experiencematters #InsuranceClaims #InsuranceHeroes #claimsadjuster #Propertydamage #Insuranceadjuster #lossadjuster #homeinsurance #businessinsurance #insuranceadvice #stormdamage #disasterrecovery #insurancehelp #homeimprovement #homerepair #realestate #propertymanagement #homeowners #smallbusiness #relationshipsmatter #nationwide #appraisal #largeloss #wind #hail #smoke #wildfire #tornadao #hurriance #vandalism

#Chicago needs to reset its priorities and focus on a total eradication of #crime in downtown Chicago, You need to protect huge sales tax revenue generators and insure the city]s economy is viable. New York City LOST over $l2.5 Billion in Sales Tax Revenues at the end of 2022. How much did Chicago lose?? You cannot run a city on smaller revenue streams - so where are the cuts?? (Eliminating over half the city Council would be a good start). Los Angeles -a LARGER city has only l3 councilmen plus the Mayor. Chicago is smalle (and shrinking) why does it need 50 Aldermen? Reduce City Council to 20 (which is STILL bigger than what you need) and put all that money into police on the streets. WHY? Smart Cities are NOT crime-ridden. Chicago will keep on its downward spiral until real action is taken. https://lnkd.in/dKJ_ZGyt

Stark realities witnessed by my colleagues, the stewards of CDP's Midwest Early Recovery Fund, Juanicia C. and Cari (Logan) Cullen: "A lot of the homes in the community have sustained severe damage and are uninhabitable. Despite recurring disasters since 1996, repairs have not been made to address ongoing damages. Unaffordable home insurance and improper titles challenge residents’ ability to obtain FEMA assistance, and their remote location further complicates matters. With only 70 houses available for a population of 300, these damaged homes, housing multiple generations, are still occupied despite their unsafe condition." Read more on the blog: https://lnkd.in/ew-U8AhF

Did you know an Emergency Financial Relief program is an important part of an organization’s overarching people policy and can help to increase loyalty, positive perception of the company, and retention over time? This quote is a testament to the impact these programs can have. At @E4E Relief, we're grateful to support employers in making a difference for their people when they need it most. 💙 Learn more about the impact of Emergency Financial Relief at https://buff.ly/3B1ljw9 #ThankfulThursday

Do you want to be able to ensure that not only your children, but your grandchildren and great-grandchildren can benefit from your legacy? In this week's video, Helen discusses the concept of Generational Wealth and how Trusts can assist with this? #HelenLord #WillWriting #GenerationalWealth #Trusts

Amplify Austin Day (March 6-7) is coming up next week! As the biggest giving event in Central Texas, local businesses and individual donors have the impact to amplify the causes they care about. Here at JA, that means amplifying financial literacy. 84 percent of JA Alumni agree that their Junior Achievement experience helped with their financial literacy. Learn more about how you can give: ilivehereigivehere.org #JA #AmplifyAustinDay #ILiveHereIGiveHere #financialliteracy

PSA: One big way to save is to challenge the assessed value of your property. Filing in Cook County does not affect the future assessments of the property, and there is no fee for the appeal process. According to some estimates, up to 60 percent of properties in Cook County have an inflated assessed value. Some of our clients have saved up to $6000 by filing. For more information on how to begin the process of appealing, check out our upcoming webinar: #HUDCertifiedProud https://lnkd.in/gasaAd69

The IRS is offering disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, extending deadlines for filing and payments to May 1, 2025, for areas in several Southern states. This relief includes extensions for 2024 tax returns, penalty relief for payroll deposits and options for retirement plan participants to access emergency distributions without the usual penalties. Additionally, the IRS has extended deadlines to September 30, 2025, for taxpayers impacted by the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Qwqk50TQMmf #HurricaneHelene #TaxRelief

The identification of spending priorities before the pandemic helped these three school systems quickly focus American Rescue Plan funding toward those projects. In addition, leaders explain how they are also avoiding a fiscal cliff when the pandemic recovery money runs out. #FiscalCliff #SchoolBudget

Check out this new op-ed in the The AFRO-American Newspapers from MVLS’ Advanced Planning and Outreach Coordinator, Aisha Snead, and Nneka N’namdi who is the Founder and Executive Director of Fight Blight Bmore. She is also Executive Director of The SOS Fund. Estate Planning is family, continuity, and legacy planning. We cannot seriously discuss family stabilization or the building and passing of generational wealth, without estate planning as the cornerstone. https://buff.ly/3w4OUTo