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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 CPAs in Altamont, Illinois
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Stephanie Siddens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altamont, Illinois 62411
Based in Altamont, Illinois, Stephanie Siddens is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services to various business structures and individuals. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, making her a versatile resource for clients with diverse financial needs. Siddens' services encompass sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping businesses maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements.
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Teresa Leberman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altamont, Illinois 62411
Teresa Leberman is a certified public accountant with 12 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and family-owned enterprises in Altamont, Illinois. Her specialties include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Leberman prepares individual and business tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely submissions, as well as sales tax compliance for businesses in compliance with state and local regulations.
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Brooke Osteen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altamont, Illinois 62411
Based in Altamont, Illinois, Brooke Osteen is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing accounting and tax services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, catering to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Osteen is well-versed in sales tax compliance, enabling her to assist clients with their tax obligations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
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Sharon Goeckner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altamont, Illinois 62411
Based in Altamont, Illinois, Sharon Goeckner provides accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation for clients navigating tax disputes or audits. Goeckner's accounting practice focuses on helping clients meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records.

Illinois's substantial CPA market serves a diverse economy centered on Chicago's global financial and corporate hub. The Illinois Board of Examiners requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of professional ethics and 15 hours annually in technical subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Illinois has a flat 4.95% individual and corporate income tax, but high property taxes and complex local tax structures create planning opportunities. CPAs commonly handle multi-jurisdictional taxation (especially for Chicago businesses), sales and use tax compliance, property tax appeals, and helping high-income residents evaluate relocation to neighboring states with lower taxes. Recent tax law changes require practitioners to stay current on evolving requirements.

Industry Specializations: Financial services and commodities trading, manufacturing and industrial production, transportation and logistics (major rail and shipping hub), healthcare systems, technology, food processing, and professional services are primary focus areas. Chicago CPAs often specialize in derivatives and options trading taxation, municipal finance, and serving Fortune 500 corporate headquarters.

For CPA Professionals: The Illinois CPA Society provides extensive resources, particularly in the Chicago area. Chicago offers big-city opportunities with all major national firms present, while suburban and downstate markets (Springfield, Peoria, Rockford) provide alternatives with lower cost of living. The state faces fiscal challenges and out-migration of high earners, but Chicago's position as a global business center maintains strong demand for sophisticated accounting services.