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James K. Howard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Based in West Frankfort, Illinois, James K. Howard provides accounting services to individuals and families in addition to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over years of experience in small business accounting and individual tax services, Howard offers expertise in basic accounting, sales tax compliance, and payroll processing and compliance. His specialization in serving small businesses and individual clients allows him to tailor his services to meet the unique needs of each client, providing personalized attention and support.
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Dennis L. Uhls
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Dennis L. Uhls, a certified public accountant, is based in West Frankfort, Illinois, and specializes in providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience, he offers a range of services, including sales tax compliance, payroll processing and compliance, basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. His expertise in these areas allows him to assist clients with their financial needs, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Warren C. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Based in West Frankfort, Illinois, Warren C. Brown is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses across various industries. Mr. Brown specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting to clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate regulatory requirements and optimize their financial strategies.
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Pat Kattenbraker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Based in West Frankfort, Illinois, Pat Kattenbraker is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 25 years of experience. He provides comprehensive tax planning and consulting services, ensuring small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, achieve optimal tax compliance. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, Pat Kattenbraker offers expert guidance in sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations. With a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, he provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of his clients, ensuring their financial stability and growth.
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William Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Based in West Frankfort, Illinois, William Brown is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in the field of finance. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. William's services include payroll processing and compliance, general accounting and advisory, ensuring that his clients maintain accurate financial records and meet their tax obligations.

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.