Individual & Family Finances
Personal Accounting Services and Income Tax Help
F.I.C. prepares your personal tax return, answers IRS notices, and keeps your records in order. Over 35 years of experience serving clients across the US.
- Personal tax returns prepared and filed by our team
- Help responding to IRS notices and audits
- One firm for tax, insurance and retirement planning
Over 35 years of experience. Chicago HQ with offices in St. Paul, Ireland and Egypt.
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393
Request a personal accounting quote
Tell us about your situation and we will follow up with pricing and next steps.
Why people choose F.I.C. for personal accounting
Your return, handled by people
We prepare and file your personal income tax return and look for the deductions and credits you can claim.
Support when the IRS writes
We help you read the notice, gather the documents and work through the audit process step by step.
Over 35 years of experience
Our team has worked on everything from simple returns to probate and complex IRS resolution cases.
One firm, many needs
Tax, insurance, retirement planning and advisory all sit under one roof, so you are not starting over each time.
Built for complex situations
Expat filings, probate, subrogation and mediation are part of our everyday work, not an exception.
Clear pricing before we start
Individual tax return preparation runs from $500 to $5,000 depending on size and complexity. You see the number first.
What personal accounting with F.I.C. covers
Most people come to us for one thing: a tax return done right. Many stay because their situation has more moving parts than a form can handle. Rental property, a side business, income in more than one state, an inheritance, or a letter from the IRS.
F.I.C. is a one-stop financial firm based in Chicago at 4778 N Elston Ave, with offices in St. Paul, Ireland and Egypt. We work with individuals and families across the United States, including US expats filing from abroad.
- Individual income tax return preparation, $500 to $5,000 depending on size and complexity
- IRS audit assistance at $500 per hour, with an average case size of $15,000
- IRS notice response and back tax resolution support
- International accounting and US expat tax filing
- Retirement planning including 401(k) rollovers, IRAs and annuities
- Life insurance brokerage, with insurance financing for flexible payment options
- Probate and financial mediation consulting
- Pro bono support through the Phoenix foundation for those in hardship
What happens after you submit
We review your request
A team member reads what you sent and checks which service fits your situation.
We talk it through
We contact you to ask about your income, documents and any IRS letters, then explain your options.
You get a quote
You receive pricing for the work and a clear list of what we need from you to begin.
Frequently asked questions
How much does personal tax preparation cost?
Individual tax return preparation runs from $500 to $5,000, depending on the size and complexity of your return. We confirm your price before any work starts.
What if I received an IRS notice or I am being audited?
We offer IRS audit assistance and notice response. This is billed at $500 per hour, and the average case size is $15,000. Send us the notice and we will explain what it means and what we can do.
Do you work with clients outside Chicago?
Yes. F.I.C. serves individuals and families across the United States. Our headquarters is in Chicago, with offices in St. Paul, MN, Ireland and Egypt.
Can you help if I live abroad but still file US taxes?
Yes. We provide international accounting and expat US tax filing services for people living outside the country.
Do you do more than taxes?
Yes. We also handle retirement planning such as 401(k) rollovers, IRAs and annuities, life insurance, probate and financial mediation consulting.
What do you need from me to get started?
After you submit the form we will contact you to discuss your income sources, prior returns and any IRS correspondence, then send you a document list.
Get your personal accounting quote
Tell us about your tax and financial situation. We will review it and come back with pricing and a plan. Call (773) 202-9393 or send the form.
- Personal tax returns prepared and filed by our team
- Help responding to IRS notices and audits
- One firm for tax, insurance and retirement planning
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393