Howard and his staff have been our go to accounting firm for longer than I want to admit -- but we…read morewill always use them for their knowledge, straight-forward no-nonsense approach, and friendly family atmosphere.

I have worked with Howard Kaufman for over 10 years, initially as an administrative contact in the…read morearea of a business corporate financial association with him as our corporate CPA and later, as I began to realize his broad experience in the financial arena, appointed him as my personal financial advisor, as well. I have the greatest confidence in Howard and his expertise in this area. There had been times in past years when I had been afraid to open any quarterly or annual reports on my holdings and with his guidance and suggestions I no longer have that fear. I have 100% confidence in his handling of my accounts and recommend him very highly. Sue Larsen Mt. Prospect, IL

Vadim Garbar is as professional as it gets! He's worked with my family and I for the last two years…read moreand has done a phenomenal job! He knows the ins, outs, and everything else in between when it comes to getting your taxes done. I am very unfamiliar with anything related to this kind of stuff, and he explained everything I needed to know. My case is not complicated, however, he helped with my parents very complicated situation with their personal/business as well as my sister and brother-in-law. He worked out all their issues and I know how happy they have been. He is extremely busy and it is very hard to get an appointment with him at the time you need, but regardless, he works fast, and I've seen my tax money in my account within two weeks after our appointment. If you are interested in working with him, I suggest to call as early as possible to set up a time, as it will get harder further into the tax season. I've noticed that his address is wrong in the Yelp listing (unless he had another office before)... the correct one is: 401 S. Milwaukee ave Suite 250 Wheeling, IL 847-215-1040 I highly suggest calling Vadim Garbar if you want your taxes done fast and in a very professional way!

​I am extremely disappointed with the level of service provided by Mr. Garbar. The firm always…read morefailed to return calls to discuss our tax standing and ultimately filed our lust return past the deadline. This resulted in a penalty that we were forced to pay, as the staff refused to acknowledge or rectify their mistake. Extremely poor communication and a total lack of professional accountability. Despite the clear error on their part, they took zero responsibility. Save yourself the stress and the late fees--look elsewhere.

Jim has been preparing my tax returns for more than 10 years. He is very knowledgeable and…read moreefficient and super nice to work with. Having Jim do my taxes means that's one less thing I have to worry about and I know the work will be done right. I have complete confidence in him. If you are looking for someone you can trust, look no further. His charges are quite reasonable too.

We were skeptical about having to travel 45 minutes, an hour or more if there's traffic, to get our…read moretaxes done by someone we haven't met. But James Flannery seems like a no nonsense kinda guy who's knowledgeable and personable at the same time. Compared to other tax preparers who take advantage of tax season to overcharge, (H&R highway robbers) Jim's fees are very reasonable. He's definitely a keeper! Highly recommend.

Frank Haas has done accounting for my small nonprofit for many years. His work is impeccable! He…read morealso takes the time to explain things to me, so I am always learning from him. He's a joy to work with. I recommend him completely.

From the owner: Maintaining accurate financial data is often a challenge for small business owners. If you need…read moreassistance managing your accounting, bookkeeping, and taxes, turn to Frank Haas & Associates, Ltd., a Deerfield, IL CPA firm. As your financial advisor, we expand our focus beyond your everyday needs to deliver short-term and long-term accounting solutions that save time and preserve resources. Our smart, analytical insights will make sense of your finances, lower your tax exposure, and increase profits so your business can grow. We'll provide a steady supply of reliable financial advice and direction along with a number of essential accounting services including bookkeeping, cash flow analysis, and tax planning. And if you're starting a new business, we can help you identify which entity has the most tax advantages. We'll also show you how to setup accounting processes that will allow you to precisely track your financial data and make filing your taxes at the end of the year easy. For ind

Steven Edelheit and his team prepare taxes for our business, most of the associations we manage and…read moreour personal return as well. Sometimes I wonder how they get it all done. But each return they process they do a thorough job and each time I call with questions they take the time not only to answer the questions, but also to ask me how my business is doing. I love doing business with CTM!

From the owner: Withum is a top ranked accounting, advisory & tax firm. We serve generations of individuals and…read morebusinesses throughout the Chicagoland area as well as the country. With more than 50 years of experience, we use fresh ideas, proven approaches and innovative tax strategies to help our clients establish an optimal financial path towards reaching their annual goals and beyond.

I just started my own business last year. The mere thought of hiring a personal account was…read morebeyond me. I never ever thought that I would ever need a personal accountant...it seemed like an unnecessary and expensive expense and something that I should be able to handle on my own. I had no idea what I was in for. There was no way that I could sift thru all the paperwork on my own. And I had no idea how it would affect my personal affairs as well. I was at a total loss! A friend of mine highly recommended Richard. She worked with him at Bank Of America. She and her family had been using him for years, and wouldn't go elsewhere. I took her recommendation and can't tell you how satisfied I am with his services. He totally out us at ease and we received our refunds faster than I have ever received them. And the fees were totally way less than we anticipated. Go to him!

Rick is the utmost professional as our accountant. He came recommended by a trusted co-worker, and…read morehas been doing their taxes for over 20+ years! Knowing that, we entrusted him with our personal and businesses taxes, and have not been disappointed ever since. Not only does he stay up to date effectively with his tax laws, he sends his clients a letter on the tax changes each year to keep us informed in a summary fashion. Consultations with him are always filled with stories about life experiences (both ours and his) as we touch on various subjects we have questions on, making his answers memorable and giving us lots of food for thought. Verdict: Highly recommend.

I've been with this CPA firm for more than 20 years now. Al Horowitz., George Pidgeon, and Marc…read moreAbrams have all been outstanding CPA's, servicing my business and personal accounting and tax return need. These groups of CPA's are very sharp and efficient. They know their business very well, and all the tax laws, guidelines associated with accounting. I trust them 100% and will continue to for many years to come. I am highly recommending that you considering having your tax work done by this CPA firm.

I've been with Scott, Horewitch et al for...THIRTY YEARS! They are consummate professionals in the…read moreworld of taxes: knowledgeable, accessible, and they certainly know their way around the arcane world of the IRS and the Illinois Department of Revenue. I'd heartily recommend Al and crew to anybody in need of Tax Wizards, either for business or personal purposes--the best!

very disappointed. stay away!!!!!MY PARENTS worked with them almost 3 years. they provided payroll…read morefor a small business in bg area. they were paying $3 per employee for payroll and charging us much more. fraud?? they break their own contract and some how it is MY PARENTS fault?? despite them having payroll numbers the day before it is due. They gave THEIR banking access info to a third party that they had no contract with.!!! THEY did not have any knowledge of this or allowed it. they never filed taxes by the month(feb.) they claimed, in writing, that they could do it. there was no reason for an extention. most times they just did things with no permission from my parents. like changing the work week from sun-sat. to end on a friday. BUt they had employees working on Sat until 5 pm. THey wanted someone small and local. he got too busy this year opening an office in croatia where he planned to be "for the rest of the year." THEY HAVE THIS ON EMAIL. how does he process payroll, book keeping and taxes that far away. the 7 plus hour time difference was a problem. so my dad's million dollar company was too small i guess. payroll is late by the 3rd time they complain. instead of Goran, the ceo, fixing the situation. he complains about our "tone" in ONE email. he trys to gives them one day notice to terminate a signed contract. THEY had to remind him THEY PREPAID so he is paid until the end of the month in 2 weeks. he sends digital records can not access and promises hard copies. THEY are due a refund and records because it was prepaid for some services. it has been a MONTH. nothing sent. they are not responding! they claim to have an attorney, he is not responding either. he is too busy to service "small" clients.MY MOM is filing claims against his company with frc.

I have been working with Goran at Outlook for the past 2 years and all I can say is that he really…read moretakes care of his client. He is a highly professional and knowledgeable individual in the realm of Accounting & Taxes. His work and dedication to his clients are top-notch and you will never feel like you are lost. Highly recommended for anyone that has any tax inquiries!

You must consider this business if you are looking for tax preparation assistance…read more Easy, knowledgeable, prompt, and professional is how this firm rolls. I reached out to Tim after a not so fab experience with another accountant after relocating to the area. Finding an accountant is seriously as difficult as finding a great hair stylist. Within minutes of talking on the phone, I felt he could deal with my Type A-may panic about taxes-personality. A win for me. Everything was organized and simple. I had all my documents scanned in, emailed them over, and we met in person because I just wanted to go through this face to face step. I did not have many questions, and Tim put me at ease immediately. My taxes were done and paid for quickly (it behooves you to have your s_i_t together....just saying). Absolutely seamless. I cannot recommend this firm enough!

I could not recommend Advisant any higher. The customer service and expertise they provided was…read moreabove and beyond. In previous years, we'd used two well known and highly rated accounting firms to manage finances and file taxes. Since working with Tom and the Advisant team, I can confidently say that these are the best accountants I've had the pleasure of working with. Our finances include contract work, freelance animation, entertainment fees, standard W2's, investments, and various other out-of-the-box income and expenses. Advisant sorts through it all and has done so professionally and patiently. I only wish I had found them sooner.

Thank you steph for doing my taxes for free and giving me close to a 1000 dollar tax return! I…read morereally really appreciate it. Steph also answers emails within an hour or so.

Very responsive and helpful. Emailed Eddie weeks ago (referred to by a friend) to inquire about…read moresome business decisions. He wrote back promptly and invited me to call him the next business day. While I "got busy," I emailed back just a few days ago and called after lunchtime today. He was very helpful and explained clearly what my next steps were. Very nice that he provided guidance and was so knowledgeable.