Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Des Plaines, IL
Since 1960, Callero & Callero has provided full-service accounting solutions to businesses and individuals in the Chicagoland area. Our firm combines decades of experience with personalized service, offering expertise in tax preparation, payroll management, QuickBooks support, and strategic financial planning. We prioritize efficiency, discretion, and client education, helping clients navigate complex financial challenges while maintaining compliance.Our team includes licensed CPAs committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring we deliver up-to-date, accurate advice. With a focus on building long-term relationships, we serve as trusted advisors to small businesses, executives, and professionals, simplifying financial management so clients can concentrate on their core operations.
Services
Tax Preparation
Payroll Services
QuickBooks Setup
IRS Audit Representation
Business Accounting
Strategic Planning
Succession Planning
New Business Formation
Cash Flow Management
Part-Time CFO
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- CPA-led team with 60+ years of combined local expertise
- Personalized QuickBooks setup and training for small businesses
- Proven track record resolving complex IRS and tax issues
- Community-focused firm participating in annual CPA Day of Service
- Comprehensive financial planning for business owners and individuals
What people say
Great experience
Professional and responsive
Quality service
Easy to talk to
Comprehensive financial plan
Services
Tax Preparation
Our tax preparation service ensures accurate, timely filing for individuals and businesses. We optimize deductions while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Our CPAs provide strategic tax planning to minimize liabilities and maximize refunds.
Payroll Services
We handle full payroll processing including tax filings, W-2/1099 forms, and compliance reporting. Our system ensures accurate employee payments and adherence to evolving tax laws, freeing business owners to focus on operations.
QuickBooks Setup
Our QuickBooks Pro Advisors configure customized accounting systems, train staff, and provide ongoing support. We ensure proper setup for accurate financial tracking and streamlined business operations.
IRS Audit Representation
We represent clients during IRS audits, resolving disputes and negotiating settlements. Our experts communicate directly with tax authorities to achieve favorable outcomes while protecting client interests.
Business Accounting
We offer complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, financial statements, and cash flow analysis. Our services provide business owners with clear financial insights for informed decision-making.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide full-cycle accounting, payroll processing, cash flow management, and QuickBooks support tailored to small business needs.
Can you help with IRS tax problems?
Yes, we specialize in IRS audit representation, back taxes resolution, and payroll tax issue mitigation with proven strategies.
Do you offer QuickBooks training and support?
We offer customized QuickBooks setup, one-on-one training, and ongoing technical support to maximize software efficiency for your business.
What sets your firm apart from other accountants?
Our combination of CPA expertise, local community involvement, and personalized service approach creates lasting client partnerships.
How do you handle business succession planning?
We develop comprehensive succession plans addressing business valuation, tax implications, and family transition strategies for continuity.
Reviews (6)
Michelle D.
May 18, 2021
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I cannot thank Chris enough for everything he's done for us! Not only did he amend 3 years of taxes, he filed our 2019 taxes that were neglected from a previous accountant AND filed our 2020 taxes like a pro! He is detail oriented, patient and extremely thorough. I highly recommend Callero & Callero and Chris Murschel.
John W.
May 16, 2021
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Chris was recommended by a professional friend and did not disappoint. Chris was very thorough and patient. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Circ Le
Jul 10, 2019
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We have been using Callero & Callero for our taxes for years. Chris is very professional and patient, as my husband and I always have a lot of questions for him regarding our businesses. I can't imagine using anyone else. He makes the process very easy. Would highly recommend!
James B.
Mar 14, 2019
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I have been using Callero & Callero for my family's taxes for the last five years, and they have helped us tremendously. Chris Murschell is our CPA and he kept our information organized, asked insightful questions to maximize our refund, and helped us plan for the following year. I also recently started up a new LLC and Chris kept me organized with all the paperwork I needed to ensure my estimated tax payments arrived when they needed to. He has been responsive to my all my questions and timely, which is essential for anyone. At this point, I wouldn't trust anyone else to take care of my family and highly recommend the place.
Ron P.
Feb 19, 2019
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We have been working with Chris at Callero & Callero, LLP for the past five years or so, & it has been the best working relationship we have could have possibly asked for. Chris is patient & polite, yet direct & firm in his quest to provide us & the rest of his clients the best tax preparation service. He manages our relationship very well & we always look forward to working with Chris & his staff every tax season. I highly recommend Chris Murschel & the rest of his staff at Callero & Callero for their integrity, their professionalism, & their overall completeness of the work they provide.
Christine C.
Feb 16, 2019
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As the author of 6 business books and teacher of customer service, (christinespeaks.com) I can state that Jim Diamico, Jenny Barber, and the staff are superb in their field. I was introduced to them by my lawyer, whom I am thanking all the time. Great tax and financial services advice and dependability! They set the bar for how all financial services and professionals should operate. Thanks folks! You are the BEST! And As Good as It Gets!
