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Kathleen L. Beals
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Neoga, Illinois 62447
Practicing as a certified public accountant in Neoga, Illinois, Kathleen L. Beals provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 5 years of experience, her expertise extends to individual and business tax return preparation, including Sales Tax Compliance. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, offering a comprehensive approach to her clients' financial needs.
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Linda Walk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Neoga, Illinois 62447
Linda Walk is a certified public accountant based in Neoga, Illinois, with over a decade of experience in the field. Her services focus on general accounting and advisory, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, catering to the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Walk provides expert guidance and support to her clients, helping them navigate complex financial situations.
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Megan Coy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Neoga, Illinois 62447
Megan Coy is a certified public accountant based in Neoga, Illinois, with over a decade of experience providing accounting services to individuals and businesses. Her areas of specialization include general accounting and advisory, as well as financial planning for small business owners and individuals, allowing her to offer a comprehensive range of support. Clients in various business structures, such as S-Corps and partnerships, also benefit from her expertise in retirement account tax reporting and basic accounting services.
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Kenneth O. Walk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Neoga, Illinois 62447
Based in Neoga, Illinois, Kenneth O. Walk has been providing accounting services for over 25 years. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, IRS representation, and basic accounting services for small businesses. With a focus on entrepreneurs and startups as well as small and medium-sized businesses, Kenneth O. Walk's areas of specialization include individual tax services and small business accounting.

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.