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WEBINAR: New IEEPA Refund Process: How to Claim Tariff Refunds
Many U.S. businesses may have inadvertently paid IEEPA-related tariffs on recent imports without being aware that these duties could be eligible for refund through U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) new Consolidated Administration and Entries (CAPE) process. Join our upcoming webinar, on May 5 at 2pm, designed to provide clarity on the tariff refund procedure for business professionals, finance leaders, and operations teams...
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Porte Brown Named One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Porte Brown is pleased to announce the firm has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Illinois. The Best Places to Work competition is a combination survey and awards ceremony established to identify the top employers in the state of Illinois, benefiting the state's economy, workforce, and businesses. This is a project of Daily Herald Suburban Business in partnership with...
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Porte Brown Announces Joseph Gleba and Mark Gallegos Named to Forbes 2026 America's Best-In-State CPAs List
Porte Brown is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Gleba, CPA, CCIFP, CEO & Managing Partner, and Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Tax Partner, have been named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs list in Illinois. The Forbes recognition highlights CPAs across the country who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement...
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Porte Brown Announces Ashley Trabaris Named a 2026 Illinois CPA Society Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award Recipient
Porte Brown is pleased to announce that Ashley Trabaris, CPA, MST, Senior Manager, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award. The ICPAS Women to Watch Awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, and the development of women as...
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Porte Brown Announces Mark Gallegos Appointed to Illinois CPA Society Board of Directors
Porte Brown is pleased to announce that Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Tax Partner, has been appointed to the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Board of Directors for a three-year term running April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. The Illinois CPA Society is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, representing more than 20,000 accounting and finance professionals...
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Porte Brown Recognized by Accounting Today as a 2026 Regional Leader & Firm to Watch
Porte Brown is pleased to announce the firm has been named a Great Lakes Regional Leader by Accounting Today as well as a Firm to Watch in this year’s “Top 100 Firms & Accounting’s Regional Leaders” report. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the accounting industry...
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Porte Brown Wins ClearlyRated's 2026 Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award for Service Excellence
Porte Brown announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award for providing superior service to their clients for at least five consecutive years. ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. Clients of Best of Accounting winners are 70% more likely to be...
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In the News! Mark Gallegos Discusses 2026 Tax Season on FOX 32 Chicago
In his recent appearance on FOX 32 Chicago, Porte Brown’s Mark Gallegos talks through expectations for the 2026 tax season, including filing timing and insights on refund impacts. His expert insight helps demystify how recent developments may affect individuals and businesses as they prepare to file.
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In the News! Mark Gallegos Discusses Tax Season & Tax Changes Due to the One Big, Beautiful Bill with ABC7
Porte Brown’s Mark Gallegos was recently featured on ABC7 Chicago to discuss the start of the 2026 tax season and key tax changes stemming from the One Big Beautiful Bill. In these interviews, Mark explains what taxpayers can expect, highlights potential impacts, and offers guidance on how to prepare ahead of the next filing season.
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Porte Brown Expands Leadership Team with Three New Partners: Borla, Linz, Schambach
Porte Brown is pleased to announce Margaret Borla, CPA; Angela Linz, CPA; Matthew J. Schambach, CPA; have been admitted as partners... “Porte Brown has always been a place where forward-thinking professionals can shape the future of our industry,” said Joe Gleba, CEO / Managing Partner. “The addition of Margaret, Angela, and Matt to our partnership group reflects...
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In the News! Mark Gallegos Featured on Tax-Smart Charitable Giving Strategies
Porte Brown Tax Partner Mark Gallegos is featured in a recent article exploring the growing tax advantages of donating precious metals to charity. As gold, silver, and platinum prices continue to rise, Mark shares practical guidance on how donor-advised funds can help individuals maximize charitable impact while minimizing capital gains taxes.
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Porte Brown Recognized by Accounting Today: 2025 Best Accounting Firms for Women
Porte Brown is pleased to announce that the firm has earned the distinction of being named one of the top ten Accounting Today’s 2025 Best Firms for Women in the nation. Firms are selected from Accounting Today's 2025 Best Firms to Work For. They must have a minimum of 15 women, regardless of the overall size of the firm, while those with more than 60 employees must have a minimum of 25% women.
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Inside Public Accounting Names Porte Brown a 2025 Top 200 Firm
Porte Brown is pleased to announce the firm has been named among the Top 200 largest accounting firms in the United States and a Fastest-Growing Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). IPA, an award-winning news source for the accounting profession, releases annual rankings of the nation’s largest accounting firms and the fastest-growing firms.
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In the News! Porte Brown's Mark Gallegos Offers Real-World Insight on Tariff Impacts
Tariffs aren’t just headlines — they’re impactful. In a new AICPA video, Mark Gallegos breaks down why every adviser, regardless of firm size, needs to stay alert to trade policy shifts and how to guide clients through the impact. This is a smart watch for anyone advising businesses on navigating economic uncertainty.
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Daily Herald Readers Vote Porte Brown Best Accounting Firm for 2025
Porte Brown is pleased to announce it has been named the Best Accounting Firm in the 2025 Daily Herald Readers’ Choice: Best of the Best competition. This marks the first time Porte Brown has been nominated, selected as a Top Pick finalist, and ultimately voted Best Accounting Firm by the Daily Herald readership.
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