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Mitzi K. Calhoon Moore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goreville, Illinois 62939
Mitzi K. Calhoon Moore is a certified public accountant based in Goreville, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, catering to a diverse range of clients, from individuals and families to S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Moore's expertise in tax planning and consulting enables her to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial outcomes.
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Lacie Henson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goreville, Illinois 62939
Lacie Henson is a certified public accountant based in Goreville, Illinois, with over a decade of experience in providing financial expertise to individuals and family-owned enterprises. Her practice focuses on tax compliance, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Additionally, Henson offers tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation services, making her a valuable resource for those dealing with tax-related issues.

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.