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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Alton clients, delivered remotely
Alton households and businesses in Madison County, Illinois, can get their tax returns, monthly books and tax planning from Brent Tucker, CPA, by phone or video. ZIP code 62002 has 22 real estate firms with paid employees.
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Living or working across the state line
Living in one state and working in another, moving during the year, or running a business with employees or customers across a state line can mean more than one state tax return.
Working in St. Louis: the local tax that follows the job
If you work in St. Louis, its earnings tax applies to people who live elsewhere as well.
Your return is no longer simple.
Investments, a rental property, a side business or income in another state. Brent prepares your federal and state returns and tells you up front what affects the price.
Switching accountants mid-year
The books can be picked up from the start of any month. Many businesses switch after year-end or after filing, and a mid-year switch works too.
Your situation isn’t on this list? Tell us about it — every engagement starts with a conversation.
Services and starting prices.
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Monthly Accounting
From $400/moTransaction categorization, account reconciliations, financial statements and regular accounting support.
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Tax Preparation
From $300Individual returns (federal and one state) from $300; business returns from $750.
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Accounting + Tax + Planning
From $900/moMonthly accounting and reporting, business and owner tax returns, proactive tax planning and year-round CPA access.
Founding Client Rate: $825/month for your first 12 months when you engage by March 31, 2027. Terms
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Law Firm Accounting
From $900/moFor solo attorneys and small law firms: monthly accounting, financial reporting, business and owner returns, tax planning and CPA consultation.
Starting prices. Your scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins.
Work directly with Brent.
Licensed CPA · 10+ years in public accounting · Member, AICPA and MICPA
You work directly with your CPA, and have someone to call when a decision comes up.
Brent Tucker is a CPA licensed in Michigan and serves clients in other states under applicable CPA mobility provisions.
More about BrentAlton at a glance
708
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 62002 that serves Alton
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
13,700
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 62002 that serves Alton
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Alton
21
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 62002 that serves Alton
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
26
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 62002 that serves Alton
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
22
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP code 62002 that serves Alton
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
65
restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP code 62002 that serves Alton
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Alton, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Alton itself.
Tax offices in Alton
City of Alton Treasurer's Office (business licenses)
City business tax and licenses.
101 E. Third St, Alton, IL 62002
Phone 618.463.3500
Madison County Treasurer
County property tax collection.
157 N. Main Street, Ste 125, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone 618-692-6260
Illinois Department of Revenue
State tax and revenue agency.
101 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Phone 800 732-8866
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - St. Louis
Federal tax help in person.
1222 Spruce St., St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone (314) 339-1950
ZIP code 62002 counts 65 restaurants, 26 physician offices and 21 law offices with paid employees, while real estate firms number just 22, per Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
In Alton, the City of Alton Treasurer's Office (business licenses) is the city office for local taxes, and the Madison County Treasurer collects property tax.
The Illinois Department of Revenue is the state listing, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - St. Louis is an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Brent Tucker, CPA, keeps the monthly books and prepares business and owner returns for Alton business owners.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Alton?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Alton and no local offices elsewhere; Brent works with clients remotely. No office visit needed — meetings are by phone or video, wherever you’re based.
Can a remote CPA handle taxes and books for households and businesses in Alton?
Yes. You work directly with your CPA, and have someone to call when a decision comes up.
What does a CPA cost?
Starting prices. Your scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins.
Sources
- Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023: establishments with paid employees, by ZIP code.
- IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Alton.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Alton city, Illinois.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files: which ZIP codes serve the place.
- U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023; U.S. Office of Management and Budget metropolitan area definitions, July 2023.
- IRS, “State government websites”: the state tax agency link.
GET STARTED
Let's talk about your numbers.
Tell us a little about your business or situation, and Brent will reply personally. No office visit needed — meetings are by phone or video, wherever you’re based.
Call 888-762-4370 · Email brent@brenttuckercpa.com · Prefer to pick a time? Book a consultation online