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Andrew Ehle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chillicothe, Illinois 61523
Based in Chillicothe, Illinois, Andrew Ehle provides financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience, Ehle specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to meet the diverse needs of his clients. His service offerings include payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation for tax year accuracy and timely filings.
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Mary Lux
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chillicothe, Illinois 61523
Mary Lux, a certified public accountant, is based in Chillicothe, Illinois, where she has practiced since 2005. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Lux also provides IRS representation and sales tax compliance services, addressing complex issues that may arise. With a strong understanding of tax laws and financial regulations, Mary Lux helps clients navigate financial complexities and achieve their long-term goals.
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Kristina Lukehart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chillicothe, Illinois 61523
Kristina Lukehart is a certified public accountant based in Chillicothe, Illinois, with over a decade of experience in accounting and taxation. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, catering to the needs of individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Lukehart provides sales tax compliance and bookkeeping, as well as financial statement compilation services.
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Kenneth A. Karman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chillicothe, Illinois 61523
Kenneth A. Karman is a certified public accountant based in Chillicothe, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience. He provides individual and business tax return preparation services, as well as IRS representation to clients in need of specialized assistance. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Karman serves individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the region. With a deep understanding of local and federal tax laws, Karman helps his clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals.
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Susan E. Coats
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chillicothe, Illinois 61523
Based in Chillicothe, Illinois, Susan E. Coats is an experienced CPA with a focus on meeting the financial needs of individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the region. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Coats provides specialized accounting services, including tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, making her a valuable resource for clients seeking tailored financial guidance.

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.