Find answers to the most common questions about our accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services for businesses and individuals across Chicago and Illinois.
Working with Chicagoland CPAs gives you access to licensed Certified Public Accountants who offer more than just basic bookkeeping or tax preparation. Our CPAs bring advanced training, industry-specific experience, and the authority to represent you before the IRS and Illinois tax authorities. Unlike general accountants, we provide tax planning, audit representation, payroll services, and long-term financial strategy designed to reduce risk and improve profitability for both individuals and businesses.
We provide a full suite of accounting services in Chicago and across Illinois, including tax preparation, tax planning, payroll processing, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and IRS audit representation. Our services extend to industry-specific solutions for contractors, therapists, real estate professionals, nonprofits, and freelancers. With over 30 years of experience, we tailor each service to align with your goals, whether that means reducing liabilities, growing profitability, or maintaining compliance.
Yes, we provide year-round accounting and CPA support, not just tax filing during busy season. Our proactive approach means you’ll receive ongoing guidance on quarterly tax planning, payroll management, and bookkeeping. By working with our CPA firm throughout the year, you’ll stay ahead of compliance deadlines, reduce financial surprises, and make better-informed business decisions.
Our team specializes in tax planning services in Chicago, leveraging both federal and Illinois tax laws to minimize your liabilities. We identify industry-specific deductions, credits, and compliance strategies that most general accountants miss. Whether you are a real estate investor, construction company, therapist, or freelancer, we ensure you keep more of your income while staying fully compliant with regulations.
Yes. Chicagoland CPAs has deep expertise in construction accounting services, including job costing, progress billing, subcontractor compliance, and payroll for trades. We work with general contractors as well as trade-specific professionals like plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, roofers, and masons. Our strategies help construction businesses control costs, manage cash flow, and remain compliant with Illinois tax regulations.
Absolutely. We provide accounting for therapists, counselors, and coaching professionals, covering everything from insurance reimbursements and session billing to payroll and compliance. Our CPAs identify deductions for professional licensing, continuing education, telehealth platforms, and office space. With our support, therapy and coaching practices gain financial clarity, stay compliant with healthcare regulations, and grow with confidence.
Yes. We specialize in CPA services for real estate agents, brokers, and investors, including commission tracking, rental property accounting, depreciation, and capital gains planning. Our CPAs also assist with strategies like 1031 exchanges and multi-state property tax compliance. Whether you are an independent realtor or managing a portfolio of properties, we provide tailored financial solutions to support your growth.
Yes. Our firm works extensively with freelancers, gig economy workers, and independent contractors, helping them manage multiple income streams, organize bookkeeping, and stay on top of quarterly tax filings. We also identify deductions for home offices, equipment, mileage, and software tools. By partnering with Chicagoland CPAs, freelancers reduce tax stress, improve cash flow, and operate with more financial stability.
Yes. We provide CPA services for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals, offering specialized bookkeeping, payroll, and tax planning support. Our CPAs understand the unique financial challenges of creative industries, from tracking client invoices and project expenses to maximizing deductions on cameras, equipment, travel, and marketing. We help creative professionals gain better visibility into their finances and improve profitability.
Yes. We provide nonprofit CPA services for organizations in Chicago and across Illinois, including grant tracking, fund accounting, and compliance with IRS Form 990 filing requirements. Our CPAs help nonprofit boards maintain financial transparency, comply with donor restrictions, and build sustainable financial strategies. With our support, nonprofits gain credibility with funders while focusing more on their mission.
We proudly serve Chicago and the greater Chicagoland suburbs, including Naperville, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Evanston, Skokie, Downers Grove, Aurora, Joliet, and Arlington Heights. Our CPAs understand both local regulations and Illinois state tax laws, allowing us to provide tailored strategies for businesses and individuals throughout the region.
Yes. Chicagoland CPAs offers remote and virtual accounting services, allowing clients to upload documents securely and meet with our CPAs online. Whether you are located in downtown Chicago or a neighboring suburb, our digital systems make it easy to access bookkeeping, tax, and payroll support from anywhere.
While Illinois and Chicagoland are our primary focus, we also support multi-state businesses and individuals. Our CPAs handle state and local tax (SALT) compliance for companies working across state lines, ensuring accurate filings and minimized liabilities nationwide.
Yes. Chicagoland CPAs offers IRS audit representation services to individuals and businesses facing audits. We manage communications with the IRS, prepare documentation, negotiate settlements, and defend your rights. With an experienced CPA on your side, you gain peace of mind and stronger outcomes.
We provide payroll services in Chicago and across Illinois, handling everything from wage calculations to tax withholdings, employee filings, and compliance reporting. Our CPAs ensure payroll is accurate, on time, and fully compliant with Illinois and federal regulations. This allows business owners to focus on growth instead of administrative work.
Yes. Chicagoland CPAs offers bookkeeping services for small businesses and individuals, including expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements. We maintain audit-ready records that improve financial clarity and support informed decision-making.
Yes. We have extensive experience with state and local tax (SALT) compliance, helping businesses file correctly across multiple states and navigate complex Illinois regulations. Whether it’s property tax, sales tax, or income tax filings, our CPAs ensure accurate reporting and minimized liabilities.
Yes. We work with startups, consultants, and growing businesses to establish strong financial foundations. Our CPAs assist with entity selection, cash flow management, payroll setup, tax compliance, and long-term financial planning. By partnering with us early, new businesses avoid costly mistakes and set themselves up for growth.
An industry-specific CPA understands your unique revenue model, expense structure, and compliance risks. For example, construction companies need job costing, therapists need insurance reimbursement tracking, and real estate agents need commission reporting. Chicagoland CPAs tailors strategies for your industry, helping reduce financial risk, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth.
Getting started is simple—contact us for a free consultation. We’ll review your current situation, identify opportunities for tax savings, improved bookkeeping, or payroll efficiency, and outline a plan tailored to your industry. With over 30 years serving businesses and individuals in Chicago and Illinois, Chicagoland CPAs is ready to help you reach your financial goals.
Trusted by Chicago entrepreneurs, we deliver small business accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services that save you time, ensure compliance, and fuel your growth with confidence.
We provide superior service for all our clients by staying up-to-date on the accounting and tax law changes that can have an impact, and we take an active interest in the financial management of your business.
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