Chicago-based, serving the US
Accounting Services for Small Business Owners
Bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and year-end tax returns handled by one team. Clear pricing, plain answers, and over 35 years of experience.
- Bookkeeping from $1 per transaction, $350/month minimum
- Payroll, sales tax and year-end returns under one roof
- One team for your business and personal returns
Over 35 years of experience. Offices in Chicago, St. Paul, Ireland and Egypt.
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393
Ask about accounting services
Tell us about your books. We will reply with pricing options and next steps.
Why business owners work with F.I.C.
One firm for everything
Bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory and tax returns are handled by the same team, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Pricing you can see up front
Bookkeeping starts at $1 per transaction with a $350 monthly minimum. Payroll is $25 per paycheck with a $250 monthly minimum.
Built for small business
We work with startups, contractors, real estate investors, manufacturers and non-profits across the United States.
Over 35 years of experience
Our team has backgrounds in multinational corporations, government accounting and risk management.
Stay on top of the rules
We track filing deadlines and changing tax rules for your state and city so your records stay in order.
Help when the IRS writes
If a notice or audit comes, our IRS audit assistance team can step in and work from the records we already keep.
What our accounting services cover
Most owners come to us tired of chasing receipts, payroll deadlines and sales tax forms. We take the day-to-day accounting off your desk and keep your numbers organized, so you can see where the business stands and spend your time running it.
You can pick one service or bundle them. The FIC Package brings bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory and both business and personal year-end returns together, starting from $500 depending on your company type and size.
- Outsourced bookkeeping: from $1 per transaction, minimum $350 per month
- Payroll: $25 per paycheck issued, minimum $250 per month
- Year-end forms: $100 per 1099, W-2, 940 or 941 prepared
- Sales tax filing: $100 per form, including multi-state and city filings
- Business tax return preparation: $2,500 to $7,500 based on size and complexity
- Individual tax return preparation: $500 to $5,000 based on size and complexity
- Workers' compensation audit support: $500 when we run your payroll
- Business advisory and strategic consulting for growth and cost control
How it works
Tell us about your books
Share your business type, monthly transaction volume, payroll size and the states where you file.
Get a written quote
We map your needs to bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and tax return pricing so you see the full cost.
Start the handover
We set up your accounts, collect prior records and take over the monthly work on an agreed schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How much do accounting services cost?
Bookkeeping starts at $1 per transaction with a $350 monthly minimum. Payroll is $25 per paycheck with a $250 monthly minimum. Sales tax filing is $100 per form. Business returns run $2,500 to $7,500 and individual returns $500 to $5,000, based on size and complexity.
Is there a minimum to work with you?
Yes. Bookkeeping has a $350 monthly minimum and payroll has a $250 monthly minimum. The FIC Package starts from $500 depending on your company type and size.
Can you handle bookkeeping, payroll and taxes together?
Yes. The FIC Package bundles bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory services and both business and personal year-end tax returns with one team.
Do you work with businesses outside Chicago?
Yes. We are headquartered in Chicago with offices in St. Paul, MN, Ireland and Egypt, and we serve clients across the United States, including expats and international businesses filing US taxes.
Can you file sales tax in more than one state?
Yes. We handle multi-state and city sales tax filings at $100 per form. For example, two states and one city would be $300.
What if I get an IRS notice or audit?
We offer IRS audit assistance to help you respond to notices, organize documents and work through the audit process. It is billed at $500 per hour, and we can discuss the likely scope with you first.
Hand off the books to one team
Tell us your transaction volume, payroll size and filing states. We will send pricing for bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and your year-end returns.
- Bookkeeping from $1 per transaction, $350/month minimum
- Payroll, sales tax and year-end returns under one roof
- One team for your business and personal returns
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393