Business Owners: Don't Miss the Deadline for Filing Your BOI Report!
Frank J. Portera • November 18, 2024
Time is running out for business owners to file the Beneficial Ownership Information Report with FinCEN! The deadline for filing is December 31, 2024. If you don’t file accurately by then, you can face a $500 per-day civil penalty and a possible criminal fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to two-years imprisonment! Why risk it – call Frank Portera for our flat fee filing service and avoid the worry of penalties. 847-705-7555
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