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Income Tax Planning Services in Chicago, IL

Optimize your financial strategy with our comprehensive income tax planning solutions. Based in Chicago and serving both businesses and individuals nationwide, Lewis.cpa is dedicated to personalizing your tax strategy to maximize savings and minimize liabilities.

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4000+ Happy Clients
We service 1,000+ businesses and 3,000+ individual clients, many of them located nationwide.
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38 Years of Experience
Since 1986, we’ve provided comprehensive tax and accounting solutions for individuals and businesses.
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Serving 52 States
With our technology stack, we provide remote accounting services for you and your business, regardless the location.

Your Tax Planning Partners in Chicago

Lewis.cpa redefines income tax planning through cutting-edge strategies and personalized approaches. Our Chicago-based team harnesses in-depth knowledge of current tax laws to design custom solutions that optimize your financial well-being. We're committed to generating lasting value for our clients by aligning each tax strategy with your overarching fiscal goals. Let Lewis.cpa convert intricate tax regulations into avenues for financial advancement and streamlined efficiency.

Our Tax Planning Services

We provide professional tax planning services aimed at reducing your tax obligations and boosting financial effectiveness year-round. Here's an overview of our specialized offerings:

Tax Bracket Optimization

Our advisors manage your financial assets to maintain an ideal tax bracket to minimize your overall tax exposure.

Strategic Charitable Contributions

Lewis.cpa helps fulfill your philanthropic goals while maximizing tax benefits through well-planned charitable giving approaches.

Tax Credit and Deduction Maximization

We ensure you leverage all qualified tax credits and deductions to significantly reduce your income tax and boost your end-of-year savings.

Tax Liability Management

Our team employs strategies to defer or decrease immediate tax obligations through savvy financial planning and investment choices.

Legacy and Gift Tax Strategies

Safeguard your assets for future generations with our legacy and gift tax planning, minimizing tax impacts and ensuring smooth wealth transfer.

Small Business Tax Planning

Custom-designed tax approaches for small businesses to efficiently handle tax responsibilities and maintain financial objectives.

Ongoing Tax Projections

Continuous tax monitoring and projections help anticipate obligations and adjust strategies proactively to guarantee tax season readiness.

Alternative Minimum Tax Planning

Expert guidance through Alternative Minimum Tax complexities as we offer planning and compliance support to prevent unforeseen tax liabilities.

Multi-State Tax Planning

For multi-state operations, Lewis.cpa ensures adherence to diverse state and federal tax laws so you can avoid penalties and duplicate taxation.

Non-Profit Tax Planning

Preserve your non-profit status through precise compliance and strategic planning, ensuring full utilization of applicable tax benefits.

Craft Your Financial Future

Maximize your financial potential by leveraging our tax planning services. Get in touch with Lewis.cpa today to start planning.

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Strategic Tax Planning for Businesses

Navigating corporate tax strategies can be complex, whether you're a sole proprietor, part of a partnership, or managing an LLC. Our strategic tax planning services in Chicago are designed to streamline your business tax processes, ensuring you're prepared and optimized for financial success.

Running a retail business comes with its challenges, and managing taxes shouldn't be one of them. Allow Lewis.cpa to handle your tax planning to help you maximize tax savings without the added stress. As a result, you can focus on growing your business.

Law firms face unique financial challenges, including complex tax compliance issues. Our tax planning services help law firms manage their finances efficiently, ensuring compliance with all jurisdictional tax laws while minimizing overall tax liabilities.

Construction companies deal with numerous project-based financial intricacies. At Lewis.cpa, we provide specialized tax planning to help your firm navigate through the complexities of income and business taxes, ensuring peace of mind as you build the future.

Healthcare providers focus on patient care, not paperwork. Our experienced team offers comprehensive tax planning services tailored to the healthcare industry, managing your tax obligations so you can concentrate on providing top-notch care.

Personal Tax Strategy Consulting

You might understand the need for tax preparation; however, the benefits of strategic tax planning often go unrecognized, especially for high-net-worth individuals and families. Tax regulations are intricate and continually evolving, influenced by changes at federal, state, and municipal levels.

Rest assured that our dedicated team of tax strategists at Lewis.cpa specializes in simplifying these complexities for high-net-worth clients, ensuring that every aspect of your financial life is aligned for maximum tax efficiency and compliance.

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Why Choose Our Tax Planning Services?

Our innovative tax planning approach is tailored to amplify your financial success and masterfully traverse the ever-evolving tax terrain.

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Nationwide Accessibility

No matter where you are in the U.S., our remote services ensure that expert tax planning help is just a call or click away.
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Customized Financial Strategies

Your financial satisfaction drives us. Lewis.cpa cultivates lasting relationships with our clients by crafting personalized tax strategies tailored to your unique needs.
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Extensive Expertise

With a century of combined experience, our team comprises certified tax planning professionals who bring seasoned insights into every consultation.
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Results-Oriented Approach

We’re committed to delivering strategic solutions that aim for the highest standards to achieve consistent and optimal outcomes for your financial health.

Our Income Tax Planning Process

Our process is designed to align with your long-term financial goals, ensuring that every decision supports your overall financial health. Here's how we do it:

Our Expat Tax Planning Process.
  • Step 1: Initial Consultation

    We begin with a comprehensive discussion to understand your financial situation, goals, and any specific challenges you face. This initial meeting sets the foundation for our tailored tax planning strategy.

  • Step 2: Financial Analysis

    Our experts analyze your financial documents and past tax returns to identify opportunities for tax savings and areas that need attention. This step ensures we have a clear picture of your financial landscape.

  • Step 3: Strategy Development

    Leveraging the information gathered, we develop a customized tax strategy. This plan considers various aspects of your income and potential deductions.

  • Step 4: Ongoing Review and Adjustment

    Tax laws change, and so do financial situations. Lewis.cpa continuously monitors these changes and your financial progress, making adjustments to your plan as necessary.

Income Tax Planning FAQs

  • Who benefits from tax planning?

    Tax planning is an essential component of financial management for anyone looking to optimize their financial resources. It's particularly beneficial for individuals, families, and businesses aiming to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance their financial outcomes. Through strategic tax planning, taxpayers can take proactive steps to minimize their tax burden and maximize potential returns, which could result in significant savings at the end of the tax season.

  • Is engaging in tax planning a worthwhile endeavor?

    Absolutely, engaging in tax planning is a prudent step toward enhancing your overall financial health. It allows for smarter management of your finances, facilitating better savings for future needs like retirement. By integrating tax strategies into your overall financial plan early, you not only manage your current financial obligations more efficiently but also significantly increase your potential financial reserves for the future.

Client Reviews

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There is nothing better than having a longstanding relationship with a financial advisor you can trust and who knows your history. We also consider it “insurance” in case the IRS ever comes knocking at our door. It doesn't matter how simple or complex your tax situation looks - Susan and her team can help! We will forever be loyal customers.
Mark Seitz
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Susan S Lewis, Ltd. has done our taxes for the last 12+ years. Sue and all on her staff are attentive, prudent, and efficient. The advice and guidance are well informed and gear for your personal and professional needs. If you want peace of mind that things will be handled with the utmost care, Susan S Lewis, LTD is the business that you can rely on! A VERY satisfied client.
A Sejna
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Susan and her colleagues have completed my taxes for the past decade. The team really makes you feel comfortable and takes the time to thoroughly explain the process. They ask questions and offer suggestions. I highly recommend them to anyone who is seeking professional, consistent and honest experience.
Ricky LaPorte
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Enhance Your Tax Strategy

Don't let complex tax strategies overwhelm you. Contact Lewis.cpa now to take the first step towards smarter tax management!

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