Business Details
4 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Tax Resolution Partner in Oak Park
At Leonard & Associates & Associates, we specialize in transforming complex tax challenges into manageable solutions for individuals and corporations. Our certified public accountants in Illinois prioritize understanding client needs through active listening, then apply our expertise to develop tailored strategies that deliver measurable results. With offices in Oak Park and Chicago, we focus on resolving tax problems while helping clients plan for long-term financial goals. Our team combines technical proficiency with personalized service to address IRS audits, tax resolution cases, and accounting needs.We maintain rigorous professional standards throughout our client partnerships, ensuring transparent communication and accountability at every stage. Our approach emphasizes strategic planning, implementation oversight, and continuous monitoring to achieve desired outcomes within agreed timelines. This commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation for exceptional client satisfaction in tax resolution and financial consulting services.
Services
Tax Resolution
Payroll Services
Financial Statements
Tax Preparation
IRS Audit Defense
Business Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- We offer certified public accounting expertise with Illinois-specific tax knowledge
- Our team stops IRS collection actions and negotiates affordable payment plans
- We maintain 98% client satisfaction through personalized tax resolution strategies
- We implement strategic financial planning for long-term business and personal goals
- We provide continuous monitoring until tax resolution objectives are fully achieved
Services
Tax Resolution
Our tax resolution specialists negotiate with the IRS to resolve back tax debt through installment agreements, offers in compromise, and currently not collectible status. We provide audit defense, penalty abatement, and federal tax lien releases while developing customized payment plans that align with your financial capabilities. Our proven process helps clients achieve permanent solutions to tax debt problems.
Tax Preparation
We prepare complete tax filings for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and estates. Our services include payroll tax reporting, W-2 and 1099 processing, and all business tax forms. We ensure accurate compliance with federal and state regulations while identifying legitimate deductions to minimize tax liability for both personal and business returns.
Financial Statements
We prepare compiled financial statements on monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules to meet business needs. Our reports provide accurate financial insights for decision-making, loan applications, and regulatory compliance. We maintain consistent reporting standards while ensuring clarity and usefulness for stakeholders and financial institutions.
IRS Audit Defense
Our certified professionals represent clients during IRS audits with proven defense strategies. We handle all communication with tax authorities, verify assessment accuracy, and advocate for fair resolutions. Our audit defense includes documentation preparation, procedural compliance checks, and negotiation of potential adjustments to ensure favorable outcomes.
Business Consulting
We provide strategic consulting for business growth, retirement planning, and estate management. Our services include budget projections, pension plan development, and financial aid planning for education. We help businesses and individuals create comprehensive financial roadmaps aligned with their short-term and long-term objectives.
People
Michael Leonard
Managing Partner
Michael Leonard & Associates & Associates leads our tax resolution practice with 20+ years of experience in IRS negotiations and complex tax cases. He specializes in developing strategic solutions for high-stakes tax debt situations while maintaining direct client communication throughout the resolution process.
Paul Pinkus
Partner
Paul Pinkus, CPA, manages accounting services and financial reporting with expertise in corporate tax compliance. He oversees audit preparation and ensures accurate financial documentation while advising businesses on tax-efficient operational strategies and regulatory requirements.
Ted Fishman
Partner
Ted Fishman, Enrolled Agent, specializes in IRS audit defense and tax debt negotiation. With deep knowledge of tax code nuances, he develops customized resolution plans for complex cases while maintaining direct client support throughout the process.
Pat Andrews
Office Manager
Pat Andrews coordinates client services and office operations with 15 years of experience in accounting administration. She ensures smooth communication between clients and professionals while managing day-to-day office functions and client relationship maintenance.
Questions
What tax resolution options do you offer for IRS debt?
We negotiate installment agreements, offers in compromise, and currently not collectible status while handling penalty abatement and federal tax lien releases.
Do you handle both individual and business tax issues?
Yes, we resolve tax problems for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, and all business entities through customized resolution strategies.
How do you help with IRS audit defense?
Our team represents clients during audits, verifies assessment accuracy, and negotiates favorable outcomes while handling all IRS communication and documentation.
What financial planning services are available?
We offer retirement planning, pension development, budget projections, and estate planning to help clients achieve long-term financial objectives.
How quickly can you resolve tax problems?
Resolution timelines vary by case complexity, but we implement strategic plans with continuous monitoring to achieve results within agreed deadlines.
What makes your firm different from other accountants?
We combine certified expertise with personalized client partnerships, focusing on permanent solutions rather than just preparing documents or forms.
