Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Tax Services in Elmhurst, IL
Founded by Bernard Ben Bernard A. Bernard A. Affetto & Co. & Co. after his tenure at Arthur Andersen, our firm combines prestigious accounting expertise with personalized service rooted in family tradition. We deliver tailored tax, accounting, and consulting solutions to individuals and businesses, emphasizing proactive tax planning and compliance. Our team of seasoned CPAs and financial professionals maintains deep expertise in federal and state tax law, ensuring clients maximize available incentives.With over 30 years of collective experience, we prioritize open communication, integrity, and innovation to help clients achieve both immediate financial goals and long-term stability. Our commitment to quality extends to forensic accounting, tax dispute resolution, and strategic business formation guidance, serving Chicagoland clients from our Elmhurst office.
Services
Tax Services
Accounting & Assurance
Business Formation
Payroll & Sales Tax
QuickBooks Consulting
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in accounting and tax services
- Our team includes QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors with specialized software expertise
- We provide personalized tax planning tailored to individual and business needs
- Our professionals have resolved complex tax disputes with federal and state authorities
- We maintain continuous tax law compliance monitoring throughout the year
Services
Tax Services
Our tax planning services focus on year-round federal and state tax strategies for individuals and businesses. We specialize in reducing tax liabilities through strategic deductions, credits, and compliance planning while providing audit representation and dispute resolution services.
Accounting & Assurance
We deliver comprehensive accounting solutions including financial statement preparation, system setup, and compliance reporting. Our assurance services provide third-party credibility for businesses seeking financing or investor partnerships through accurate financial documentation and audit readiness.
Business Formation
Our business formation guidance covers entity selection, tax implications, and government registration processes. We help entrepreneurs establish cost-effective business structures while providing ongoing compliance support for new and expanding companies across multiple industries.
Payroll & Sales Tax
We manage payroll processing, tax deposits, and regulatory filings while ensuring sales tax compliance across jurisdictions. Our services include audit representation and customized reporting solutions to maintain compliance with evolving tax regulations for businesses of all sizes.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services focus on asset preservation through strategic trust creation and tax-efficient wealth transfer. We help clients develop comprehensive plans for family financial security while addressing gift tax implications and long-term wealth sustainability.
People
Lewis A. Affetto
Managing Partner
With over 30 years of experience, Lewis Bernard A. Bernard A. Affetto & Co. & Co. specializes in business growth consulting and tax strategy for insurance, construction, and nonprofit industries. He focuses on corporate development and personal tax planning for Chicagoland clients.
Maria R. Gambino
Partner
Maria Gambino provides tax planning expertise for closely held businesses and individuals. With 28 years of experience, she specializes in real estate and manufacturing sector tax compliance and personal financial strategy development.
Roxane Pope
Partner
Roxane Pope offers specialized tax consulting services, focusing on strategic compliance solutions and business advisory services for Chicagoland area clients across multiple industries.
Benedict J. Affetto
Certified Public Accountant
Benedict Bernard A. Bernard A. Affetto & Co. & Co. provides comprehensive accounting and tax services, combining technical expertise with personalized client support for business and individual financial planning needs.
Danielle M. Atkins
Certified Public Accountant
Danielle Atkins specializes in tax compliance and financial reporting, delivering tailored accounting solutions to businesses while maintaining focus on regulatory adherence and client financial goals.
Questions
What accounting services does Bernard A. Bernard A. Bernard A. Affetto & Co. & Co. & Co. offer?
We provide full accounting services including financial statement preparation, payroll processing, sales tax compliance, business formation guidance, and QuickBooks software support for businesses of all sizes.
Do you specialize in tax planning for specific industries?
Our tax professionals work with clients across insurance, construction, real estate, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors, offering tailored tax planning strategies for both business operations and personal returns.
Can you help with tax disputes or audits?
Yes, our team has extensive experience representing clients during tax audits and resolving disputes with federal and state tax authorities through strategic negotiation and documentation.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer comprehensive estate planning including trust creation, gift tax strategies, and wealth transfer planning to preserve family assets while ensuring compliance with current tax regulations.
Are your accounting professionals certified?
All our senior accountants are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with specialized training in tax law, forensic accounting, and QuickBooks software implementation.
Reviews (5)
Edgardo Vargas
Mar 26, 2021
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I was recommended Affetto & Co. my wife and myself cannot be happier with their help from the beginning of scheduling our visit to complete our taxes. I felt comfortable and welcome from the first day I spoke with Raffaella Caputi. The office was very clean and presentable and all my work was completed as promised. Thank you to the whole office.
Max'S. Luxury Rides
Dec 23, 2020
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I've been dealing with Lewis and Ben for years phenomenal company to do business with. I recommend their services for everyone.
Gloria Hernandez
Apr 20, 2020
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The staff at Affetto & Co. always treat me with respect and courtesy, and they are true professionals.
Paul Georgopulos
Feb 03, 2020
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Lewis and his team are the best in the business. I have been using him for years. Pretty much everyone in my family uses him as well, brothers, cousins, in laws, etc. He is a true expert when it comes to preparing your taxes. I would highly recommend Lewis and his team for anyone looking for tax preparation services.
Tim Medendorp
May 08, 2019
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Easy to work with, highly professional, and detail orientated. Been using for last few years and it's the best choice I could have made for what I needed!
