Tax & Accounting Advisory from F.I.C.
Work With a Tax Strategist Who Plans Ahead, Not Just Files
F.I.C. brings over 35 years of tax, accounting and advisory work to your books, from bookkeeping and payroll to year-end returns and IRS support.
- One firm for bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and tax returns
- Over 35 years with complex tax, IRS and business matters
- Chicago and St. Paul offices, clients across the US
Over 35 years of experience. Offices in Chicago, St. Paul, Ireland and Egypt.
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393
Talk to a tax strategist
Tell us about your business and what you need. We will follow up to discuss scope and pricing.
What you get from F.I.C. advisory
Advice, not just a filed form
Our advisory team reviews your books, your entity and your filings so you can make informed decisions during the year, not only in April.
One team under one roof
Bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, business and personal returns, insurance and retirement planning all sit with the same firm.
Built for complex situations
F.I.C. works on IRS resolutions, probate, subrogation, hostile takeovers and mediation, as well as everyday accounting.
Pricing explained up front
Bookkeeping starts at $1 per transaction with a $350 monthly minimum. Payroll is $25 per paycheck with a $250 monthly minimum. You see the basis before you start.
Local roots, global reach
Chicago headquarters, a St. Paul office, and offices in Ireland and Egypt for international accounting and expat US tax filing.
Over 35 years of practice
The team has worked with multinational corporations, government accounting and risk management, and brings that experience to small businesses too.
What tax and accounting advisory covers
A tax strategist looks at the whole picture: how your books are kept, how payroll and sales tax are filed, and how your business and personal returns fit together. F.I.C. handles each of those pieces, so nothing falls between two providers.
You can start with one service or bundle everything in The FIC Package. We will walk you through what applies to your business and quote the work before we begin.
- Business tax return preparation for corporations, LLCs and small businesses, $2,500 to $7,500 depending on size and complexity
- Individual tax return preparation, $500 to $5,000 depending on size and complexity
- The FIC Package: bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory and year-end business plus personal returns, from $500
- Bookkeeping from $1 per transaction with a $350 per month minimum
- Payroll at $25 per paycheck with a $250 per month minimum; W-2, 1099, 940 and 941 forms are $100 each at year end
- Sales tax filing at $100 per form, including multi-state and city filings
- IRS audit assistance and notice response at $500 per hour
- Workers' compensation audit assistance, retirement planning and insurance brokerage
How it works
Send your details
Fill in the short form with your business type and what you need. No documents required yet.
Talk it through
We review your situation, your current books and filings, and the services that fit.
Get a written scope and quote
You receive the services, the pricing basis and next steps in writing before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
How much do tax advisory services cost?
It depends on the work. Business tax return preparation runs $2,500 to $7,500 and individual returns $500 to $5,000, both based on size and complexity. The FIC Package, which bundles bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, advisory and year-end returns, starts at $500. We confirm your price after we review your situation.
Do you work with businesses outside Chicago?
Yes. F.I.C. is headquartered in Chicago with an office in St. Paul, MN, and serves clients across the United States. We also have offices in Ireland and Egypt for international accounting and expat US tax filing.
Can you handle bookkeeping and payroll as well as strategy?
Yes. Bookkeeping starts at $1 per transaction with a $350 monthly minimum, and payroll is $25 per paycheck with a $250 monthly minimum. Many clients combine these with advisory and year-end returns in The FIC Package.
What if I receive an IRS notice or audit letter?
F.I.C. offers IRS audit assistance and notice response at $500 per hour. We help you organize documents, respond to the IRS and work through the process. The firm also handles IRS resolution and back tax matters.
Do you file sales tax in more than one state?
Yes. Sales tax filing is $100 per form. If you file in two states and one city, for example, that is three forms. We can quote your multi-state setup once we know where you have obligations.
Do you work with non-profits?
Yes. F.I.C. provides accounting and tax services for non-profit organizations, alongside small businesses, corporations, real estate investors, contractors and manufacturers.
Get a tax strategist on your side
Tell us about your business and the returns you file. We will review the details and send you a clear scope and quote.
- One firm for bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and tax returns
- Over 35 years with complex tax, IRS and business matters
- Chicago and St. Paul offices, clients across the US
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 202-9393