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J L Accounting 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. 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.
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At JL Accounting, our focus is on your specific tax and accounting needs. Whether you are just starting a business and need information on sales or employment taxes, or you're newly retired and need guidance on how to deal with property and investment taxes, we'll walk you through just what you need to know, without boring you to sleep.
JL Accounting is pleased to offer a full range of tax and CPA 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.
Once you've moved past the 1040EZ tax form, hiring an accountant is a good investment. After all, taxes are far more complicated when you own property or a business, have kids, and must manage all the other trappings of adult life. While there are many reasons to hire an accountant to handle your taxes, one main reason is that they are professionals when it comes to the constantly changing tax codes.
At JL Accounting, we don't just do your tax returns once a year. We provide full-service accounting, tax preparation, and CPA services to help you stay on top of your personal and business finances all year long. Take advantage of these links to help you plan and maintain your business, learn about property taxes for your area, and track your federal or Illinois tax refund.
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R. Spro
Mar 24, 2022
JL Accounting & staff are amazing. Not only are they reasonable, but they are truly knowledgeable about ALL the regulations with the IRS in these crazy times. The bottom line is, they get me the most refund the law allows
Ferretti Farmer
Apr 19, 2021
Highly recommend JL Accounting. Friendly, accurate and fast. I have high confidence that our rather complex (farm) taxes are always managed well. Have been going here for several years now.
Mike L.
Jan 24, 2021
I had this Guy for a Accounting for 28 Years He hired a guy name Mark this was late on getting my taxis stuff done. He was a lair and a Very Bad experience with mark very rude and liar. I had sent severe other business to him they all left there company. I went to another guy great place my littel Girl also had a bad experience with john she went to another account and is know very happy. Just what you self if you go there they reuse number from the last year on your taxis and charge you full amount. Here is my number just call 815-482-6085 Mike
Frank Camasta
Dec 13, 2020
John at JL Accounting is wonderful. He listens completely and offers real life solutions that make sense. That is why he has me as a loyal customer for over 14 years.
Cailey Brooke
Jan 02, 2020
I know people say this all the time but I wish I could give them negative stars. They were absolutely MISERABLE to work with. Ignoring phone calls. Had to call at least 5 times before anybody would respond. And that was 5 times throughout a months span so they had plenty of time. When received a bill for "extra work" they did, Which they were not upfront about, the customer service I received was disgusting.

I might only be in my mid 20s but I've worked in customer service for 8 years and that was in no way how you treat someone. They were insulting and threatening. I've never been treated the way that this place treated me. They lost a long time client and a new client. Which I'm sure they don't care about because to them we are just numbers who they do not care about in the least bit. You need to rethink how you treat people. Or find a new profession that doesn't involve customer service. Disgusted.
Darrin Haiges
Nov 24, 2019
I was referred to JL by a friend. Called to set up an appointment and did not even receive a return call. When i called back I talked to John and set up an appointment. After arriving for an appointment I sat in the lobby for 10 minutes. I left after I grew tired of waiting. I feel companies treat you the best trying to get your business, if this is their best I will go elsewhere.
Mary Matthews
May 11, 2017
I started going to John after being referred to him by a friend over 5 years ago. I have referred family and friends. I highly recommend getting your taxes prepared here. John is very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He has assisted me through some very difficult tax issues I had. His staff is very welcoming and do an amazing job. Thank John
Kimberly Toussaint
Jan 04, 2017
John is very professional. Had a tax issue and he handled it without any problems. Won't go anywhere else.
Kimberly Anderson
Dec 28, 2016
Very friendly from the minute you walk in the door. This was our first visit to JL accounting and I will make an appointment every year following. Very professional but very laid back and friendly. We sat down with Mark Price who made us feel very comfortable and at ease. After about an hour he had helped us get a tax return that just by doing it ourselves over the years we never gotten.

We are very happy with this firm and we will continue to use them next year. I highly suggest that if you are thinking about using a firm to see if you can get more out of your tax return this is the firm to use. It is worth spending the money to have your taxes done, they are priced very reasonably and worth every penny.
Ryan Moyer
Nov 30, 2016
I spoke with John today about some complex tax issues, he was very personable and masterfully handled all of the questions; I will be using him for my income taxes. Highly recommend!