STATES · ILLINOIS
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Evanston clients, delivered remotely
Evanston is in Cook County, Illinois, and IRS data shows 33,930 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes that serve it.
Sound familiar?
You want numbers you can act on during the year.
Current statements show how each month performed while there is still time to respond, not months later.
23% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 60201, 60202 and 60208 that serve Evanston reported business or professional income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022).
You own an S corporation or a partnership.
The business return and each owner’s return depend on each other. Preparing them together keeps the figures consistent.
10% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 60201, 60202 and 60208 that serve Evanston reported partnership or S corporation income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022).
Last year’s tax bill came as a surprise.
Planning through the year gives you a view of where the year is heading before it ends, while there are still choices to make.
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.
Evanston is in Cook County, which borders Indiana (U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023); about 2% of workers who live in Evanston work outside Illinois (American Community Survey 2019–2023 estimate; includes work in any other state).
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 BrentEvanston at a glance
2,157
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60201, 60202 and 60208 that serve Evanston
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
33,930
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 60201, 60202 and 60208 that serve Evanston
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022
45
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60201, 60202 and 60208 that serve Evanston
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
63
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 60201, 60202 and 60208 that serve Evanston
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
Tax offices in Evanston
City of Evanston Revenue & Collections (Collector's Office) via Evanston 3-1-1
City business tax and licenses.
909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone (847) 448-4311
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
A tax question in Evanston can start with any of four offices listed on this page.
City of Evanston Revenue & Collections (Collector's Office) via Evanston 3-1-1 is the city office for local taxes, and Cook County Treasurer's Office collects property tax.
Illinois Department of Revenue is the state listing, and IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Schiller Park the federal one. Brent prepares individual returns and business and owner returns and keeps monthly books for Evanston business owners.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Evanston?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Evanston 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 Evanston?
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.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Evanston 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.
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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