Tax preparation services in Illinois
Illinois levies a state income tax — most residents file both a federal 1040 and a state return. The IRS lists 32,753 credentialed preparers in Illinois, including 8,769 CPAs, 2,395 enrolled agents, and 1,722 tax attorneys.
Credentialed preparers
32,753
across 1,400 cities
CPAs
8,769
Enrolled agents
2,395
federally licensed, unlimited IRS representation
Tax attorneys
1,722
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4,117 EAs and attorneys in Illinois can represent you before the IRS.
Services in Illinois
Tax Preparation
Get your federal and state returns prepared and filed correctly.
Tax Relief & Resolution
Owe back taxes? Specialists negotiate with the IRS on your behalf.
Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
Catch up on years of unfiled returns before the IRS files for you.
Audit Representation
A CPA, EA, or tax attorney deals with the IRS so you don't have to.
Business & S-Corp Tax
Entity returns, payroll tax, deductions, and quarterly planning.
Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes
Schedule C, quarterly estimates, and deductions for freelancers and gig workers.
Crypto & Digital Asset Taxes
Capital gains, DeFi, staking, and the 1099-DA era of crypto reporting.
Amended Returns (1040-X)
Fix a filed return — missed credits, wrong status, forgotten income.
Filing Extensions
More time to file (not to pay) — Form 4868 and what it really does.
IRS Notice Help
Got a letter? Know exactly what it means and what happens next.
Top cities in Illinois
Chicago
10,477 preparers · 1,227,440 returns filed · 52% use a pro
Aurora
378 preparers · 87,430 returns filed · 57% use a pro
Rockford
513 preparers · 82,110 returns filed · 51% use a pro
Joliet
202 preparers · 62,520 returns filed · 55% use a pro
Naperville
498 preparers · 79,280 returns filed · 51% use a pro
Peoria
377 preparers · 58,640 returns filed · 43% use a pro
Springfield
468 preparers · 67,760 returns filed · 46% use a pro
Elgin
316 preparers · 60,430 returns filed · 61% use a pro
Champaign
249 preparers · 36,110 returns filed · 40% use a pro
Bloomington
264 preparers · 42,000 returns filed · 43% use a pro
Arlington Heights
233 preparers · 41,780 returns filed · 57% use a pro
Schaumburg
463 preparers · 40,200 returns filed · 57% use a pro
Skokie
238 preparers · 30,490 returns filed · 65% use a pro
Des Plaines
257 preparers · 46,150 returns filed · 65% use a pro
Orland Park
234 preparers · 35,010 returns filed · 65% use a pro
Glenview
215 preparers · 27,750 returns filed · 66% use a pro
Northbrook
417 preparers · 22,140 returns filed · 68% use a pro
Elk Grove Village
205 preparers · 17,900 returns filed · 58% use a pro
Villa Park
341 preparers · 14,860 returns filed · 56% use a pro
Deerfield
484 preparers · 13,500 returns filed · 68% use a pro
Oak Brook
226 preparers · 5,550 returns filed · 74% use a pro