Chtilian and Monica are the best! Chtilian has been training me on bookkeeping fundamentals and…read moreaccounting/bookkeeping basics for Quickbooks. I knew a little about Quickbooks prior to meeting him but since he has been training me, my experience and knowledge has expanded way beyond an entry level bookkeeper. I have been meeting with him once a month for the last year and it is amazing how well organized the business has become just from his experience and expertise. I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for accounting, tax preparation, and/or book keeping services. He is fantastic because he takes the time to explain not only how to do things correctly but also why it is necessary and where these procedures stem from. Thank you!!!

Chtilian and his staff are excellent! They are most importantly proactive in helping identify tax…read moreissues and providing advice as to how to proceed to minimize your overall tax bill. They are a wealth of information and absolutely excellent in quickbooks and helping coordinate accounting issues. Highly recommended.!

Very knowledgeable and efficient! Can't beat his price and professionalism. Always look forward…read moregetting my taxes done with David.

My hubs and I have been working with David for well over 3-4 years, maybe a bit more. From my dad,…read moreto my in laws, and grandparents. David is the man! He makes it happen every year! I'll never stop recommending friends/co workers and anyone who ever ask if I have a good tax guy! I most def do. Come see David and you'll never walk out disappointed!

After over 25 years with the same tax service we needed to find someone new because our previous…read moretax service no longer did individual taxes. After searching several companies we decided on Taxes-The Financial Services and was very pleased. Damian Galazka did our taxes, he was very prompt and gave us advice on what steps we should take going forward in the future . Looking forward to our new relationship with Damian and Taxes-The Financial Services

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If you are looking for a reliable, no-nonsense CPA in the Portage Park/Irving Park area, John…read moreGriffin is the person to see. Navigating small business taxes in Chicago can be a headache, but John makes the entire process feel manageable and transparent. The Experience John is incredibly professional but also very personable. Unlike some of the larger, impersonal firms, he actually takes the time to listen to your specific financial situation. He's been in the neighborhood for a long time and clearly knows the ins and outs of both Illinois and federal tax laws. Why I Recommend Him: Responsiveness: He is great about returning calls and emails, even during the peak of tax season. You never feel like just another file on a desk. Accuracy & Insight: He doesn't just "plug in numbers." He looks for proactive ways to help you save on taxes and plan for the next year. Fair Pricing: His fees are very reasonable for the level of expertise and personal attention you receive. Pro Tip His office is conveniently located on Irving Park Road. There is usually street parking available right out front, but if you're coming during a busy weekday, give yourself a few extra minutes to find a spot.

John's the best, I've been using his tax services for years, always efficient, professional and…read moreanswers all questions in a timely matter. Highly recommend!

Jay was awesome! He knows what he's doing, I was in and out in 20 min. Received my return no…read moreproblem. I will def go back next year. Average pricing for an accountant.

I've used Shan and team for two years for my small business taxes and questions about incorporating…read moreand they have been nothing but amazing. Shan is extremely knowledgeable and it is easy to communicate with him and his team. They make it easy to submit the necessary documentation and provide clear direction on what is needed and what to consider. I would recommend him to anyone!

I had a tax problem and searched all over for a reputable tax accountant. After reading many…read morereviews all over and making a few phone calls, I decided on Caputa and Associates!! I'm glad I did!! From the first time I spoke to Andre on the phone he put me at ease of the situation and assured they could take care of the problem. I agreed to go in person for a face to face and to drop off paperwork. The conversation between myself and Andre was really refreshing and assuring having someone know exactly what to do and have a resolution within 10 minutes of hearing my issue. This was a ton of weight off my shoulders knowing that I could count on Andre to take care of the problem without having to look over my shoulder. Kudos to Caputa & Associates. They gained a life long cUstomer now due to their understanding of tax laws and preparation. Excellent job crew!!!

Having Andre as our CPA over the last year has been fantastic. Highly recommend his services for…read moreboth personal and business needs.

Noel was incredible! First time working with him this year and everything was seamless! He's very…read moreprofessional and worth every penny! I loved that everything was virtual and updated super quickly. I appreciated him answering all my questions. Thank you Noel!

Professional, fast and accurate. I will definitely use Noel's services for future tax prep. His fee…read morewas very fair.

My tax preparation isnt exactly on par with say, Donald Trump's. In fact, it is so simple I…read moreprobably could do it myself. Except the fear of snarling dogs, flashlights in my window at night and forceful pounding on my door as IRS agents bellow out my name and waive warrants for my arrest, generally keeps me away from the headache that is addition and subtraction on a 1040. Enter the very pleasant and professional services of Dean at H&R Block. Dean was very nice and did not even raise an eyebrow as I hung my head shamefully and answered "um, no" to various questions like "any real estate?" "any kids?" "any stocks or bonds?" I even got a pretty decent refund in spite of it all! I liked this location, as they were very quick, communicated well with me and answered all my questions. Two thumbs up for folks that will do your taxes for you!

Last year we rocked our taxes with Jane St. John and knew we needed the pros again this year, since…read moreit was my first time working as an independent contractor. Luckily, when we were there last year we set up our appointment for this year. We got the reminder text, and even called to confirm since I wanted to make sure our appointment was still with Jane, because a lot can happen in a year. Well, we show up for our 6 PM appointment, and Jane tells us it was actually at 5 PM. Since she had a 6:30 PM we could start our taxes, but we'd have to come back and finish them another time. I mentioned we had a confirmation text for 6 PM, had called to confirm the appointment, and asked why she didn't call us at 5:15 PM or 5:30 PM when we didn't show. No answer for that. She asked to see the 6 PM confirmation text, which we showed her, but that went nowhere. I said coming back was not an option since we lived all the way in Wilmette, and was told we could start our taxes, then come back after her 6:30 PM was done, and she'd finish ours up. We already had plans that night so we left, and never heard another word. In the end, I was screwed out of our appointment and left scrambling for a new place to get our taxes done, all within two weeks while working two jobs. Good times. Oh, and since there was no way that was ever gonna happen, this place gets one star for giving me the kick in my ass I needed to finally do my taxes online, which cost $15 and saved hundreds ;)

TLDR (EDIT): If any service provider refuses to send you their contract (and insists on live…read morereview, then prompt agreement/payment), that's not a RED FLAG, that's a RED BANNER... not to mention illegal! You have every right to review contracts on your own time, including with your own counsel (IF you so choose). Please beware of shady business practices and protect yourself. If a business relationship starts like this, it speaks volumes about the character of who you are in business with. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're looking for an accountant who thinks that selling you on his services through his own 'required' 2-step sales process (reinforced multiple times as a "free consultation"/ doing you a favor), then you've found your match. Dario makes it clear throughout his sales process that he's providing you a "free" service & consultation by selling/ informing you of his services (completely bizarre by any normal sales standards). Beyond that, he truly believes it reinforces his value to charge transactional fees - like cancellation fees - for new client consults (folks that haven't even signed up with him yet!) Clearly a misguided attempt to appear valuable while losing the forest for the trees. To his credit, Dario seems knowledgeable (maybe?), but his approach leaves much to be desired. While touting ,"white glove"/ relationship-based, his actions denonstrate that he's highly transactional and "pay-for-play" - not exactly what you'd expect from a thought partner in high-level professional services. Further, he refuses to share his legal contract (extremely unusual business practice - if not teetering on legal/ ethical boundaries). He will review it with you live (ok, fine), but he'll only send it to you if you agree to pay immediately! In fact, he demanded I pay $430/ hour BEFORE I even signed up - simply because I asked for the DocuSign contract and requested to pay upon onboarding in January, which was previously agreed upon. Per his note, I "exhausted my 2 free sales consults", and any further requests - like a Docusign contract - required a ~$500/hr consult fee. Folks, this is bizarro land territory, as I was not requesting any free advice beyond a contract that he guards closely due to irrational competitor fears, which he freely acknowledged. In short, Dario is probably a good accountant (maybe?), but a terribly misguided business person, highly transactional, and not the right choice if youre seeking a thought partner. After his last absurd note regarding a consult fee in exchange for the DocuSign, I resolved it wasn't a fit for me and decided to move on. Then, I received a note from his assistant to the same effect (um...ok!) This further reinforced my impression that Dario is myopic, focused on payment rather than providing value as a partner, and likely to be self-serving/ problematic in the long run, even if his technical work might be sound (unknown?). Best of luck if you go this route (be prepared to pay an exorbitant setup fee, above industry standards, AND a creative $700 cancellation fee). Otherwise, you'll find plenty of stronger /relationship-based alternatives - happy to help as I've done extensive research.

I highly recommend working with Chicagoland CPA's. The team is very knowledgable, responsive and…read moremade the entire process smooth and stress free. They explained complex financial matters in a way that made it easy to understand. The communication was excellent and I am so fortunate to have found an accounting firm with expertise and such great customer service.