Tax Services

Tax Services in McHenry County

Our Mission

Our firm is dedicated to consistently exceeding our client’s expectations. We anticipate their needs and understand their business objectives while helping them achieve their financial goals.

We provide knowledge and understanding of a full range of individual and business tax services built on our ethics-based principles. We hold ourselves accountable for doing what’s right, not what’s easy.

OUR SERVICES

JL Accounting is pleased to offer a full range of tax services in McHenry County, IL, and beyond. Below, we have listed just a few of the many services we offer clients just like you. Whether you are a single filer, a couple who wish to file jointly or separately, a sole proprietor, or a business owner, we’ve got your tax needs covered.

Individual & Corporate Tax Preparation

Whether you buy or sell real estate, own a complex business, have a change in marital status, acquire or sell assets or do nothing financially confusing during the course of a year, JL Accounting can provide you with a professionally prepared tax return that meets your needs. Tax laws are always changing. The staff at JL Accounting is highly trained to help minimize your tax liability.

Business Financial Management Services

To thrive, a business must know where it is financially, at all times. JL Accounting provides our business clients with detailed Monthly or Quarterly Financial Management Services, allowing them to control their business. With regular financial oversight, a business can be poised to act when opportunity arises, and never play catch-up, or miss important deadlines. Serious business clients who participate in our Financial Management Services are better able to see where their money is going, allowing them to budget and plan for the future.

Professional Advisors

We provide one-on-one, Personal Executive Advisory Services to help our clients optimize profits, reduce costs, and shorten the timeline to achieve maximum business success. We do this by conducting an in-depth analysis of our client’s business operations in twelve primary, and up to 40 functional areas. Once we have a general idea of what the client wants to focus on, we develop strategies to enhance overall services, increase customer retention and return-rates, and reduce overhead. Clients who participate in these ‘Profit Acceleration’ services see double to triple digit increases in profits in the first year.

Business Start-up Consultation

We understand the laws and regulations regarding all of the different types of businesses. From business strategy to planning and funding, JL Accounting can help you on your path to successfully pursuing your dream of business ownership. Having assisted in the development of hundreds of new businesses and non-profits, the team at JL Accounting has the resources and relationships you need to complete your entire back-office support team.

Tax Planning

Taxes are one of the biggest and most confusing burdens for most individuals. Without proper planning, important dates and regulations can be overlooked, resulting in penalties and interest imposed by the IRS. Available deductions and credits can also be missed as qualifications for them are often complex and confusing. As an Enrolled Agent, John R. Louise is enrolled to practice before the IRS and the firm specializes in tax planning for business and individual clients.

Payroll & Sales Tax Preparation

Our professional staff work with our business clients to ensure these necessary forms are completed in the most cost effective and efficient way possible. We provide this service to ensure our business clients can avoid penalties and/or interest, due to late or incorrectly prepared returns.

Audit Representation

Although you hope to never be put through the rigors of a tax audit, JL Accounting will be there when you need them. Professional representation at times like these will allow you to continue on with your business, while John R. Louise shows the IRS how efficiently maintained your finances are. Our top quality tax planning, and financial management will ensure the most smooth audit possible for you and/or your business.

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