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Denise L. Benesch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Denise L. Benesch is a certified public accountant based in Deerfield, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to clients in a variety of industries, including family-owned enterprises and individuals. Serving the local community, Denise provides IRS representation and prepares individual and business tax returns, with a focus on personalized attention and expertise. Her extensive experience working with small businesses and individuals has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle complex accounting and tax issues.
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Joseph M. Charneske
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Joseph M. Charneske is a certified public accountant based in Deerfield, Illinois, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses as well as family-owned enterprises. Through his expertise in tax planning and consulting, he assists clients with individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Stephen T. Surace
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Stephen T. Surace has over two decades of experience providing tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of various industries. With a focus on general accounting and advisory services, Stephen Surace helps clients navigate complex financial issues and achieve their goals.
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Lisa M. Racioppi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Lisa M. Racioppi, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Deerfield, Illinois, has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. With expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, she offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as sales tax compliance services. Serving a diverse range of businesses, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Racioppi's services cater to the unique needs of each client, from financial planning to tax compliance.
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Samuel R. Baker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Samuel R. Baker provides expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs, startups, and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over [number of years] years of experience in the field, Mr. Baker specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services, ensuring that businesses are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as business tax services, which help clients navigate the complexities of tax law and optimize their financial performance.

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.