Business Details
44 Years
experience
Skokie CPA Services for Tax & Financial Planning
Kenneth P Rapoport, CPA, Ltd. is a full-service accounting firm with over 40 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate complex tax and financial landscapes. Our expertise spans tax compliance, forensic accounting, financial planning, and advisory services for diverse entities including corporations, nonprofits, and real estate organizations. We combine deep technical knowledge with personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that minimize tax liabilities while maximizing long-term financial success.Our team maintains rigorous professional standards through affiliations with organizations like the AICPA, Illinois CPA Society, and Forensic CPA Society. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and direct communication, offering a free 15-minute consultation to demonstrate our commitment to client partnerships. With a proven track record in resolving IRS disputes and optimizing tax outcomes, we serve as trusted advisors for both simple and complex financial situations.
Services
Tax Services
Forensic Accounting
Financial Planning
Business Valuation
Audit Support
Payroll Assistance
Back Taxes
Corporate Accounting
Estate Planning
IRS Negotiation
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in tax and accounting services.
- Our team provides personalized service with direct client communication.
- We specialize in forensic accounting and complex tax resolution.
- We offer a free 15-minute consultation for new clients.
- Our CPA maintains active FINRA securities licenses for financial expertise.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- Illinois CPA Society
- Better Business Bureau
- Forensic CPA Society
- CFF Certified Financial Forensics
- FINRA Series 7
- FINRA Series 63
- FINRA Series 65
What people say
Professional and trustworthy
Exceeds expectations annually
Knowledgeable in tax laws
Dedicated to clients' best interests
Resolves challenging situations
Services
Tax Services
Comprehensive tax compliance solutions for individuals and businesses, including complex returns, extensions, and IRS dispute resolution. Our expertise reduces liabilities through legal deductions while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations. Services cover personal, corporate, and nonprofit tax needs.
Forensic Accounting
Specialized investigative accounting for litigation support, fraud detection, and financial discrepancy resolution. We provide expert analysis for legal cases and business disputes, combining accounting expertise with legal compliance to deliver actionable insights.
Financial Planning
Strategic financial planning services including retirement strategies, investment management, and estate planning. Partnering with Mappa Wealth Management, we offer fiduciary-driven solutions tailored to clients' long-term financial goals and risk tolerance levels.
Business Valuation
Accurate business valuation assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and litigation purposes. Our analysis incorporates market trends, financial performance, and industry benchmarks to determine fair market value for tax and transactional purposes.
IRS Negotiation
Expert representation for back taxes, penalty abatement, and installment agreements. We resolve complex IRS issues through strategic negotiation, reducing financial burdens while maintaining compliance with federal tax regulations.
People
Kenneth P. Rapoport
CPA
Certified Public Accountant with over 40 years of experience in tax compliance, forensic accounting, and financial planning. Holds FINRA Series 7/63/65 licenses and CFF certification. Affiliated with AICPA, Illinois CPA Society, and Forensic CPA Society.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, forensic accounting, financial planning, business valuation, audit support, payroll services, and IRS negotiation for individuals and businesses.
How experienced is your team?
Kenneth Rapoport has over 40 years of experience as a CPA, with specialized credentials including CFF certification and FINRA securities licenses.
Do you handle complex tax situations?
Yes, we specialize in resolving complicated tax issues including IRS disputes, back taxes, and corporate tax optimization for entities like S-corps and real estate businesses.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Skokie, Chicago, Deerfield, Evanston, and surrounding Illinois communities, with clients across various industries.
Can you assist with financial planning?
Through our partnership with Mappa Wealth Management, we offer retirement planning, investment management, and estate planning services tailored to your financial goals.
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Reviews (6)
Maggie Hennessy
Mar 24, 2022
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Ken has prepared our taxes for several years now. He's fast, thorough, and always makes a stressful time feel less so. He's also helped tremendously since I transitioned full-time freelance writing-navigating complicated expense categories, etc. This past year, we made a big move out of state, which is always stressful. But Ken made the tax part easy and smooth-it was a relief to have one area of the move go so swimmingly! Thanks as always, Ken. See you in '23! :
GeekyBusinessGuy
Jan 27, 2022
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Used him for my 2020 taxes and I plan on doing so again in 2021 (and beyond!). Perfect for anyone looking to max out their returns and also cover themselves throughly on all tax matters (personal, business or otherwise) He's well worth the money! Super responsive and highly professional.
Adem K.
Jun 04, 2021
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I do not recommend going here. I was looking for a long-term CPA, but I just met a con. He requested I sign an agreement and place a deposit before he started the work. But I never did either of those, and he charged me for his time anyway. He never replied to my emails regarding this. If you're want to have a bad time. Please contact Ken.
Belma Ramic
May 24, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism This guy will offer a "free consultation" but beware, it's not really free. He will still charge you afterwards. Does not follow through on his word. Stingy.
Michael Simborg
Dec 02, 2020
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Very thorough and knowledgeable. He followed up at all hours of the day and night and truly knows his stuff! Highly recommended.
Sol L. Gorrell
Dec 08, 2019
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Spamming ads to people's private, personal newsfeed is not the way a reputable business conducts itself. This smells of desperation and a lack of ethics.
