# Source: https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/shortlists/illinois/ CITY & STATE BUYER RESEARCH # 6 Tax and Accounting Firms to Research in Illinois Explore a sourced Illinois firm shortlist from AE Tax Advisors’ directory, with location records, provider questions, and clear selection criteria. FEATURED PUBLISHER · AE TAX ADVISORS ## Your next business decision deserves a clear tax plan. AE Tax Advisors, founded and led by Christina Nortman, CPA, Founder and Principal, helps business owners and real estate investors connect the decisions around their business, property, and personal tax picture. Bring your next purchase, growth milestone, or ownership decision to a focused discovery conversation. Discuss the advisory scope, responsibilities, and next steps before you commit.[Book a Call with AE Tax Advisors ↗](https://www.aetaxadvisors.com/discovery?utm_source=taxstrategistdirectory&utm_medium=local_shortlist&utm_campaign=advisory) [Meet Christina Nortman, CPA, and review AE’s services](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/ae-tax-advisors/) AE owns and publishes this directory. Featured placement is publisher promotion. Confirm service availability for your location; this guide does not imply a local AE office. ## How this shortlist was selected This collection includes 6 alphabetical examples from 6 directory records assigned to Illinois. Selection uses the location recorded in our sources, not client results, fees, reviews, or a quality score. Numbers identify entries and do not rank professional performance. The underlying profiles retain their source links. ## Set the scope for your region The Illinois collection contains 6 sourced firm records. Frequently recorded cities include Chicago, Springfield, Moline, Belleville. Separate the company’s operating decisions from its equipment, property, and ownership decisions. Ask who collects the asset register, reviews a planned capital purchase, and coordinates implementation with the people keeping the books. A listed location describes the source record. It does not establish every office, current licensing, a service territory, or whether the provider will accept your engagement. Confirm those points before comparing proposals. - ## [Doba CPA, PC](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/doba-cpa-pc/) Listed location: Chicago, IL. Doba CPA, PC is listed in a CPA society directory in Chicago, IL. The member-provided record lists Bookkeeping Services, Business Valuations, Compilation & Review, C-Corporations, Closely-Held Corps.. Confirm current availability, professional credentials, and engagement scope directly. Documented service categories: Bookkeeping Services, Business Valuations, Compilation & Review, C-Corporations, Closely-Held Corps., Consulting, Financial Analysis, Forensic Accounting, Individual, IRS Representation, Limited Liability Corp., Litigation Support, New Business Startup, Payroll, Professional Corporations, Partnerships, S-Corporations, Stock Options, Tax Preparation, Trust, Estates & Gifts. [Review the listing and its sources](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/doba-cpa-pc/). - ## [Hottenrott & Associates, LLC](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/hottenrott-associates-llc/) Listed location: Belleville, IL. Hottenrott & Associates, LLC is listed in a CPA society directory in Belleville, IL. Confirm current services, credentials, and availability directly with the firm. No specialized advisory scope is asserted by this list. [Review the listing and its sources](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/hottenrott-associates-llc/). - ## [Kent G Klauer CPA PC](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/kent-g-klauer-cpa-pc/) Listed location: Moline, IL. Kent G Klauer CPA PC is listed in a CPA society directory in Moline, IL. The member-provided record lists Auditing, Tax, State & Local, Tax - Federal. Confirm current availability, professional credentials, and engagement scope directly. Documented service categories: Auditing, Tax, State & Local, Tax - Federal. [Review the listing and its sources](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/kent-g-klauer-cpa-pc/). - ## [Q & A Tax Services](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/q-a-tax-services/) Listed location: CHICAGO, IL. Q & A Tax Services is listed in a CPA society directory in CHICAGO, IL. The member-provided record lists Financial Planning, Small Business, Tax - Sales & Use, Tax- International, Partnerships. Confirm current availability, professional credentials, and engagement scope directly. Documented service categories: Financial Planning, Small Business, Tax - Sales & Use, Tax- International, Partnerships, Business - Planning, Accounting - General, LItigation Support, Payroll Services, Tax-International, Investigative Acctg, Accounting - Forensic, Tax - IRS Representation, International - Tax, Not-for-Profit - Accounting & Audit, Tax - C Corporation, MCS - Budgeting / Forecasting, Accounting - Non-profit, Tax - Partnership, LLP, LLC, Experience Requirement - Mentoring, Tax - General, Consulting Services, Tax - Corporate, Internal Control, Tax - Individual, Tax - S Corporation, Tax - Retirement, Tax - Multi-State, Bookeeping Services, Personal Financial Planning, Tax - Not-for-Profit, Tax - Payroll. [Review the listing and its sources](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/q-a-tax-services/). - ## [Taxstra](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/taxstra/) Listed location: Springfield, IL. Tax planning, preparation and bookkeeping services for business owners and high-income professionals. No specialized advisory scope is asserted by this list. [Review the listing and its sources](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/taxstra/). - ## [The Coleman Company, PLLC](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/the-coleman-company-pllc/) Listed location: Chicago, IL. The Coleman Company, PLLC is listed in a CPA society directory in Chicago, IL. The member-provided record lists Audit - Single, Budgeting & Forecasting, Business Development, Business Plans, Bookkeeping Services. Confirm current availability, professional credentials, and engagement scope directly. Documented service categories: Audit - Single, Budgeting & Forecasting, Business Development, Business Plans, Bookkeeping Services, Compilation & Review, C-Corporations, Closely-Held Corps., Corporations, Complete Tax Knowledge, Divorce, Financial Analysis, Forensic Accounting, Individual, IRS Representation, Limited Liability Corp., Litigation Support, Mergers & Liquidations, New Business Startup, Other State Taxes - specify, Payroll, Professional Corporations, Partnerships, S-Corporations, Sole Proprietor, Software Packages Setup, Trust, Estates & Gifts. [Review the listing and its sources](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/the-coleman-company-pllc/). ## Compare the proposals, not just the names - Describe the decision, entities, states, and deadline before asking for a fee. - Ask for the named professional and written deliverables, including what happens after recommendations are made. - Confirm whether returns, amendments, specialist studies, and implementation are included. - Identify who communicates with your bookkeeper, preparer, attorney, or payroll team. - Request a timeline and a complete written scope before engaging. [Use the engagement comparison tool](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/compare/), [search all firm records](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/firms/), or [browse other shortlists](https://taxstrategistdirectory.com/shortlists/). ## About this publication AE Tax Advisors owns and publishes this guide. Our featured placement is publisher promotion. 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