Chicago-Based, Serving Clients Nationwide
Accountant Tax Services for People and Businesses
Personal and business returns, bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax filings handled by one team. Tell us what you need and we will send you a quote.
- Personal and business tax returns prepared and filed
- Payroll, sales tax and bookkeeping kept on schedule
- Support with IRS notices, audits and multi-state filings
Over 35 years of experience. Offices in Chicago, St. Paul, Ireland and Egypt.
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393
Request your tax services quote
Tell us a little about your situation. A member of our team will follow up to talk it through.
Accounting and tax help without the run-around
One team, one roof
Tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and advisory come from the same firm, so your numbers line up.
Built for complex cases
We work on IRS resolutions, probate, subrogation, hostile takeovers and mediation, not just simple returns.
Compliance kept current
Tax rules change often. We track filing requirements across states and cities so your returns and forms stay on schedule.
Clear pricing basis
Fees depend on the size and complexity of your work. You see the basis for your quote before anything starts.
Local and international reach
Chicago headquarters plus offices in St. Paul, Ireland and Egypt, including US expat and international filings.
Personal service, not a form mill
We build a plan around your situation instead of running everyone through the same checklist.
What our accountant tax services cover
F.I.C. is a Chicago-based financial firm with over 35 years of experience. We prepare and file personal and business tax returns, and we can also handle the bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax filings that sit behind them.
Work is priced by size and complexity, so you know the basis before we begin. If your situation is complicated, such as an IRS notice, back taxes, a multi-state business or an expat filing, that is the kind of work our team handles.
- Individual tax return preparation, $500 to $5,000 depending on size and complexity
- Business tax return preparation for corporations, LLCs and small businesses, $2,500 to $7,500 depending on size and complexity
- Bookkeeping from $1 per transaction, with a $350 per month minimum
- Payroll at $25 per paycheck issued, with a $250 per month minimum; W-2, 1099, 940 and 941 forms at $100 per form at year end
- Sales tax filings at $100 per form, so two states and one city is $300
- IRS audit assistance and notice response at $500 per hour
- Workers' compensation audit assistance: $500 when we run your payroll, or $1,200 with full access to your payroll software
- The FIC Package: bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory and year-end business and personal returns, starting from $500 onwards
- Non-profit accounting, expat US filings and international accounting
How it works
Send your details
Fill in the short form with your ZIP code and the tax help you need.
We review your situation
A team member contacts you to go over your filings, entity type, states involved and any IRS letters.
You get a quote and a plan
We price the work by size and complexity, then set up the filings, bookkeeping or audit support you approve.
Frequently asked questions
How much do your tax services cost?
Individual return preparation runs $500 to $5,000 and business returns $2,500 to $7,500, depending on size and complexity. Bookkeeping starts at $1 per transaction with a $350 monthly minimum, payroll is $25 per paycheck with a $250 monthly minimum, and sales tax filings are $100 per form. Your quote confirms the exact scope.
Do you only work with clients in Chicago?
No. F.I.C. is headquartered in Chicago and also has offices in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ireland and Egypt. We serve individuals and businesses across the United States, including US expats filing from abroad.
Can you handle multi-state tax compliance?
Yes. We calculate and file sales tax across states and cities at $100 per form, and we prepare business returns for companies operating in more than one state.
What if I received an IRS notice or audit letter?
We provide IRS audit assistance and notice response, billed at $500 per hour. We help you organize documents, respond to the IRS and work through the audit or resolution process.
Can you do my bookkeeping and payroll too, not just taxes?
Yes. The FIC Package bundles bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory and year-end business and personal tax returns, starting from $500 onwards depending on your company type and size.
Do you prepare personal returns as well as business returns?
Yes. We prepare individual and family returns as well as returns for corporations, LLCs, small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Hand your taxes to one experienced team
Tell us about your returns, bookkeeping or IRS notice and we will send you a quote based on your size and complexity. Call (773) 202-9393 or use the form.
- Personal and business tax returns prepared and filed
- Payroll, sales tax and bookkeeping kept on schedule
- Support with IRS notices, audits and multi-state filings
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393