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A CPA in Chicago who quotes the price before the work.

From The Loop to River North — tax, bookkeeping, and advisory for Chicago businesses with fixed fees and no surprise invoices.

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Credentials & standards
AICPAState Board of AccountancyQuickBooks ProAdvisorXero CertifiedIRS e-file
What we handle

Everything Chicago needs from one team.

Tax, books, payroll, and planning under one roof — so you stop stitching together a preparer, a bookkeeper, and a spreadsheet.

Tax preparation & filing

Federal and state returns for individuals and entities — reviewed and signed by a licensed CPA.

Bookkeeping

Monthly reconciliation and clean financials in QuickBooks or Xero.

Business & entity returns

LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp filings with multi-state, payroll, and K-1 handling.

Payroll & sales tax

Payroll runs, filings, and sales-tax registration kept current across states.

Tax planning

Quarterly projections that lower next year's bill, not just file last year's.

Advisory & CFO

Management reporting, cash-flow forecasting, and growth planning.

Chicago business snapshot

What's driving cpa demand in Chicago.

Local activity we're seeing reflected in new-client work this year.

Small Business

Chicago's New Business Surge Drives Tax Demand

Badu Tax Services LLC reports a surge in demand from new entrepreneurs seeking financial guidance in Chicago, driving accounting demand for startup registration and tax compliance.

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Technology

Cloud Tax Hike Spurs Corporate Accounting Needs

Chicago's proposed 14% cloud computing tax increase forces businesses like DraftKings and FanDuel to seek specialized accounting for compliance, driving demand for tax strategy services.

www.illinoispolicy.org ↗
Professional Services

Social Media Amusement Tax Creates New Compliance Work

Chicago's new SMART tax on social media companies with over 100,000 users creates urgent accounting demand for data-driven tax reporting and compliance among platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

www.illinoispolicy.org ↗
Our pricing

Our CPA pricing in Chicago.

Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before any work begins. No hourly surprises.

Individual
Price from
$300/ per return
  • Federal & state return
  • Reviewed before filing
  • E-file included
  • Connect with licensed CPA
  • Itemized deductions
  • Investment & capital gains
  • Tax credit optimization
  • Business entity return (LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp)
  • Multi-state filing
  • Payroll & K-1s
  • IRS representation
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Most popular
Itemized
Price from
$500/ per return
  • Federal & state return
  • Reviewed before filing
  • E-file included
  • Connect with licensed CPA
  • Itemized deductions
  • Investment & capital gains
  • Tax credit optimization
  • Business entity return (LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp)
  • Multi-state filing
  • Payroll & K-1s
  • IRS representation
Get your fixed-fee quote
Business
Price from
from $750/ starting
  • Federal & state return
  • Reviewed before filing
  • E-file included
  • Connect with licensed CPA
  • Itemized deductions
  • Investment & capital gains
  • Tax credit optimization
  • Business entity return (LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp)
  • Multi-state filing
  • Payroll & K-1s
  • IRS representation
Get your fixed-fee quote

Fixed-fee quote confirmed up front. CPA licensure is state-issued; we connect you with licensed CPAs and never imply a license we don't hold.

See all our fixed-fee pricing

Full price list across every service — CPA, tax, bookkeeping, business returns, payroll, and add-ons.

How it works

From first call to filed in three steps.

Step 1

Tell us your situation

A short intake — your income, entity, and what you need. We review and send a fixed-fee quote in writing.

Step 2

We do the work

Send documents through a secure portal. A licensed CPA prepares and checks every deduction.

Step 3

Review & file

We walk you through it, answer questions, and e-file once you're happy. Year-round support after.

Industries we serve

Specialist experience across Chicago's economy.

Health Care & Social AssistanceProfessional ServicesAccommodation & Food ServicesRetail TradeFinance & InsuranceManufacturing
Questions

Common questions about a CPA in Chicago.

How much does a CPA cost? +
CPA fees in Chicago vary with complexity — a simple return costs less than ongoing business advisory or audit work. We provide a fixed-fee quote up front so there are no surprises.
Do you offer fixed-fee pricing? +
Yes — we quote a fixed fee up front before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
How do you keep my financial data secure? +
We use secure, encrypted document handling and access controls, and only share information as needed to complete your work.
Are your accountants licensed? +
CPA licensure is issued by each state Board of Accountancy; we connect you with licensed CPAs and never imply a license we do not hold.
Credentials & compliance. We provide accounting, bookkeeping and tax services. CPA licensure is state-issued; we only claim credentials we actually hold.

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Tell us your situation and we'll send a transparent, written quote — usually within one business day.

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