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Gene A. Hochberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Based in Western Springs, Illinois, Gene A. Hochberg brings over 30 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, making him a sought-after resource for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises in the region. Gene specializes in providing tailored solutions for his clients, including retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, ensuring they stay in compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Paul A. Sulak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Based in Western Springs, Illinois, Paul A. Sulak has over 10 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of his clients. In addition to providing standard accounting services, Paul A. Sulak also offers expertise in retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing and compliance, helping his clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Kathleen Kastenholz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Kathleen Kastenholz is a certified public accountant based in Western Springs, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise extends to basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to family-owned enterprises with unique financial needs. Kastenholz is particularly skilled in providing retirement account tax reporting and ensuring sales tax compliance for her clients, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
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Brian Hurley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Brian Hurley is a certified public accountant based in Western Springs, Illinois with over 10 years of experience in taxation and accounting. His area of specialization includes individual tax services, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of individuals and families as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Brian prepares individual and business tax returns, provides tax planning and consulting services to ensure his clients meet their tax obligations and optimize their financial situations.
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Lauren Siamis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Based in Western Springs, Illinois, Lauren Siamis is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, catering to the diverse needs of various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a specialization in financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, Lauren Siamis offers tailored solutions to help businesses navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial performance.
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Hugh E. Elliott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Hugh E. Elliott is a certified public accountant based in Western Springs, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses. His practice focuses on providing comprehensive financial planning and tax compliance services, including retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance. Elliott specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with expertise in various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Matthew T. Wangard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Matthew T. Wangard is a certified public accountant based in Western Springs, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He provides specialized services in tax compliance, business tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Wangard also offers IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services to help clients navigate complex tax issues and ensure accurate reporting.
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Christine C. Gavlin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Based in Western Springs, Illinois, Christine C. Gavlin provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience in accounting, Gavlin specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting. Her practice offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, in addition to tax planning and consulting services.
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Meghan Heydorn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Meghan Heydorn is a certified public accountant based in Western Springs, Illinois, providing tax and financial expertise to clients across a range of industries. With over 10 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, she serves various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Notably, Meghan's expertise in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation has helped numerous individuals and business owners navigate complex tax situations.
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Blake A. Stewart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Western Springs, Illinois 60558
Based in Western Springs, Illinois, Blake A. Stewart is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing expert financial guidance to a diverse range of clients. With a specialization in tax compliance, business tax services, and basic accounting services, his expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As a seasoned general accounting and advisory professional, Stewart delivers tailored tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and other businesses, helping them achieve financial stability and growth.

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.