JL Accounting, Inc.

JL Accounting, Inc is a full-service accounting firm serving McHenry county and northern Illinois since 1994 We offer a complete range of services to corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, non-profits and individuals

Taxes are one of the biggest and most confusing burdens for an individual or business Tax laws are always changing Let us help minimize your tax liability

Although you hope to never be put through the rigors of a tax audit, we will help ensure the least painful and smoothest audit possible for you and/or your business

Our professional staff can prepare these forms in an accurate and timely manner We provide this service to businesses to ensure that you can avoid penalties and/or interest

We understand the laws and regulations regarding all types of businesses Our analysis can help discover strengths and weaknesses that can be addressed

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

Tax Season Starts Now

Are you ready?  If you’ve been keeping your records in an old shoebox, it’s time to get it out and start categorizing those receipts You’ll need to make sure you have things like your W-2 forms from your employers, 1099s from companies for any contract work you did, and bank and investment firm statements including interest and dividend income and mortgage interest paid

Bring all your documentation to your tax appointment and we’ll make sense (and cents) of everything for you!  Below are a few of the things you should remember to bring See our complete checklist to get prepared

• Last year’s tax returns
• Birthdates and social security numbers for every member of your household
• Download our tax organizer to assist with your preparations We might already have an answer for you! Check our Frequently Asked Questions to see if your question is covered there

Why Hire an Accountant?

You’ll want to be prepared for your upcoming appointment! Read through our checklist to make sure you have everything you need

SMALL FIRM, BIG KNOWLEDGE

At JL Accounting, we have over 60 years of combined experience in all areas of tax and accounting practices Whatever the complexity, our firm has the knowledge and skills to support your needs