STATES · INDIANA
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Gary clients, delivered remotely
Brent Tucker, CPA, handles returns and monthly books for households and businesses in Gary, Indiana. Gary's 7 ZIP codes hold 932 business establishments that have paid employees, according to Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
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.
22% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the 7 ZIP codes that serve Gary reported business or professional income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Gary).
Tax time shouldn’t be the first look at the year.
When the books are kept current all year, the return starts from numbers that are already reconciled.
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.
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 BrentGary at a glance
932
business establishments with paid employees in the 7 ZIP codes that serve Gary
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
28,850
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the 7 ZIP codes that serve Gary
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Gary
5
law offices with paid employees in the 7 ZIP codes that serve Gary
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
12
physician offices with paid employees in the 7 ZIP codes that serve Gary
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
30
real estate firms with paid employees in the 7 ZIP codes that serve Gary
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
66
restaurants with paid employees in the 7 ZIP codes that serve Gary
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Gary, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Gary itself.
Tax offices in Gary
City of Gary Finance Department (City Controller)
City business tax and licenses.
401 Broadway, Suite 100, Gary, IN 46402
Phone (219) 881-1363
Lake County Treasurer
County property tax collection.
2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone (219) 755-3760
Indiana Department of Revenue
State tax and revenue agency.
100 N Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone 317-232-2240
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Merrillville
Federal tax help in person.
370 E. 84th Dr., Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone (219) 736-4378
If you run a business in Gary, Lake County, Indiana, the Lake County Treasurer is the county office that collects property tax. The City of Gary Finance Department (City Controller) is the office for the city's local taxes.
The Indiana Department of Revenue is the state listing, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Merrillville is the federal listing. IRS Statistics of Income counts 28,850 tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from Gary's 7 ZIP codes.
Census adds 66 restaurants, 30 real estate firms, 12 physician offices and 5 law offices with paid employees in those ZIP codes. Brent Tucker, CPA, plans taxes through the year for Gary businesses.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Gary?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Gary 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 Gary?
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 Gary.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Gary city, Indiana.
- 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