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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Lake Forest clients, delivered remotely
Business owners in Lake Forest, Illinois, can have Brent Tucker, CPA, keep monthly books and prepare business and owner returns together.
Sound familiar?
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.
26% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 60045 that serves Lake Forest reported partnership or S corporation income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Lake Forest).
You want a clearer picture of each property.
Books kept property by property show what each one earns and costs — and carry straight through to your return.
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.
Lake Forest is in Lake County, which borders Wisconsin (U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023); about 4% of workers who live in Lake Forest 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 BrentLake Forest at a glance
940
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 60045 that serves Lake Forest
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
10,280
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 60045 that serves Lake Forest
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Lake Forest
29
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 60045 that serves Lake Forest
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
38
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 60045 that serves Lake Forest
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Lake Forest, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Lake Forest itself.
Tax offices in Lake Forest
City of Lake Forest Finance Department
City business tax and licenses.
800 Field Drive, Lake Forest
Phone (847) 810-3631
Lake County Treasurer
County property tax collection.
18 N County Street, Room 102, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone 847-377-2323
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
If last year's tax bill came as a surprise, Brent Tucker, CPA, starts with planning through the year for Lake Forest households and businesses. Lake Forest is in Lake County, Illinois, and four offices are listed on this page.
The City of Lake Forest Finance Department is the city entry, and the Lake County Treasurer collects property tax. The Illinois Department of Revenue covers the state, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Schiller Park covers federal matters.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Lake Forest?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Lake Forest 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