STATES · ILLINOIS
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Des Plaines clients, delivered remotely
68 physician offices with paid employees sit in ZIP codes 60016 and 60018, which serve Des Plaines, Illinois, according to Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023. Brent Tucker, CPA, serves Des Plaines business owners by phone or video.
Sound familiar?
Living or working across the state line
Des Plaines is in Cook County, which borders Indiana (U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023); about 1% of workers who live in Des Plaines work outside Illinois (American Community Survey 2019–2023 estimate; includes work in any other state).
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.
Life changed this year.
A move, a new job, a home purchase, a growing family. Changes like these can affect your return, and they are worth discussing when it is prepared.
Switching accountants mid-year
Prior-year tax returns, recent financial statements, access to your accounting software, and bank and card statements. Your previous accountant can provide copies of your records at your request, and Brent can coordinate that request with your permission.
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 BrentDes Plaines at a glance
3,010
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60016 and 60018 that serve Des Plaines
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
46,150
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 60016 and 60018 that serve Des Plaines
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Des Plaines
44
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60016 and 60018 that serve Des Plaines
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
68
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60016 and 60018 that serve Des Plaines
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
115
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60016 and 60018 that serve Des Plaines
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
178
restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60016 and 60018 that serve Des Plaines
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Des Plaines, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Des Plaines itself.
Tax offices in Des Plaines
City of Des Plaines Finance Department
City business tax and licenses.
1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone (847) 391-5300
Cook County Treasurer's Office
County property tax collection.
118 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone (312) 443-5100
Illinois Department of Revenue
State tax and revenue agency.
101 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Phone 800 732-8866
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Schiller Park
Federal tax help in person.
5100 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone (847) 737-6688
Des Plaines is in Cook County, Illinois. Start with the City of Des Plaines Finance Department for local taxes and the Cook County Treasurer's Office, which collects property tax, for the county side.
The Illinois Department of Revenue and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Schiller Park round out the four listings on this page.
Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 counts 3,010 business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes, among them 178 restaurants, 115 real estate firms and 44 law offices.
Brent Tucker, CPA, helps Des Plaines households with their returns and businesses with monthly books and tax planning.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Des Plaines?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines?
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 Des Plaines.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Des Plaines 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.
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