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A. R. Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Based in Wilmette, Illinois, A. R. Taylor has provided tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, individuals and families since 2005. Their expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, general accounting and advisory services, as well as business tax services and small business accounting. With a focus on basic accounting services, A. R. Taylor offers customized financial guidance to meet the unique needs of their clients.
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Timothy F. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Timothy F. Brown is a certified public accountant based in Wilmette, Illinois, with over 25 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and payroll processing and compliance. Brown is committed to delivering accurate and timely financial information, ensuring clients make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals.
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Stanley Cohen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Stanley Cohen, a seasoned financial professional, has been providing expert tax preparation services to clients in the Wilmette, Illinois area for over 15 years. With specialization in basic accounting services and business tax services, Cohen's expertise encompasses small business accounting, financial statement preparation, and compliance assistance. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing, and compliance, catering to various business structures such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises.
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Tim Flanagan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Residing in Wilmette, Illinois, Tim Flanagan has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprises. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial decisions. Flanagan offers tailored tax planning and consulting services, as well as sales tax compliance solutions, to support the unique needs of his clients.
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Sarah Lefevour
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Sarah Lefevour is a certified public accountant based in Wilmette, Illinois, with more than 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise lies in offering basic accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as specialized support for business tax services. Specializing in small business accounting, Lefevour helps clients navigate complex tax compliance regulations, including sales tax requirements, to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
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Matthew Reilly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Matthew Reilly is a certified public accountant providing accounting and tax services to various clients in Wilmette, Illinois. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Reilly's practice focuses on Basic Accounting Services, Financial Planning, and Tax Compliance, helping entrepreneurs and startup businesses navigate financial complexities. Reilly also offers expertise in IRS Representation and Payroll Processing & Compliance, providing peace of mind to his clients during tax audits and payroll compliance issues.
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Carlin E. Adrianopoli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Carlin E. Adrianopoli is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Based in Wilmette, Illinois, Adrianopoli provides basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services to help clients achieve their financial goals. Her services include sales tax compliance, payroll processing and compliance, and other accounting needs that support the financial well-being of her clients.
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Susan T. Eby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Susan T. Eby is a certified public accountant based in Wilmette, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to individuals and small businesses. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and tax laws. Eby also offers specialized services in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, ensuring her clients are in compliance with state and federal tax requirements.
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Linda Pesha
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Linda Pesha, a certified public accountant based in Wilmette, Illinois, provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to various clients. With over 15 years of experience in tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services, Pesha helps entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, achieve their financial goals. She specializes in retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients stay compliant with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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John R. Nocera
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Based in Wilmette, Illinois, John R. Nocera is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He provides tax planning and consulting services to help entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses navigate complex tax laws. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, Nocera advises on financial matters such as payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

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.