Chicago Bookkeeping & Tax Prep for Service-Based Businesses

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T.A.D Bookkeeping provides outsourced bookkeeping and tax preparation services to small businesses across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We specialize in home health and home care agencies, skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, general contractors), and insurance firms. Whether you’re behind on reconciliations, dreading tax season, or simply want hands-off monthly support, our Chicago-based team keeps your books accurate, tax-ready, and audit-proof so you can focus on growing your business.

What We Do

#1

Basic Bookkeeping

Our monthly bookkeeping service handles every transaction your Chicago business runs through. We categorize expenses, reconcile bank and credit card statements, manage accounts payable and receivable, and maintain accurate general ledgers in QuickBooks Online or Xero. Each month you receive a profit-and-loss statement, balance sheet, and cash-flow report so you always know where your business stands. Perfect for home care agencies, contractors, and insurance firms that need clean, audit-ready books without hiring an in-house bookkeeper.

#2

Tax Prep

Tax season shouldn’t be a scramble. T.A.D Bookkeeping prepares federal and Illinois state tax returns for small businesses, sole proprietors, LLCs, and S-corps in the Chicago area. We organize your records throughout the year, identify every deduction your industry qualifies for, file 1099s for contractors, and coordinate directly with your CPA when needed. Home care agencies and trades businesses save thousands by working with bookkeepers who understand their specific tax obligations.

#3

Budgeting and Forecasting

Running a business without a budget is flying blind. We build month-by-month budgets and 12-month cash-flow forecasts tailored to your industry, then track actuals against projections so you can spot trouble early. For home care agencies, we factor in Medicaid reimbursement timing. For trades, we model seasonal swings and equipment purchases. You get clear quarterly reviews that help you decide when to hire, when to invest, and when to hold back.

Service Area

Proudly serving Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Cicero, Berwyn, Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Joliet, and the greater Chicagoland area. Remote bookkeeping is available for clients throughout Illinois and nationwide.

Industries we Serve

Bookkeeping built around your industry

Home health & home care agencies — caregiver payroll, Medicaid and private-pay reconciliation, EVV compliance reporting, and the ratios state auditors actually look at.

Skilled trades — electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, roofers, and general contractors. Job costing, subcontractor 1099s, equipment depreciation, and seasonal cash-flow planning.

Insurance firms & independent agents — commission tracking across multiple carriers, premium-trust accounting, and producer-level profitability reporting.

Testimonials

What I appreciated most was how on point and fast they were. The weekly reports kept me in the loop on what the business was doing every week, which I'd never had before. And they actually know the law around my industry, that alone saved me a ton of headaches

Advanced Nursing Care

Jason (President)

I brought T.A.D in for what I thought was a one-year cleanup. Turns out my books were so inaccurate they had to go back three years to get everything right. They handled it without complaint and now I finally have a clear picture of my business and my real tax liability. Worth every penny

Together Making a Better Community (TMBC)

Lisa (President)

Why Choose Us

Accurate Record Keeping 24/7

Proven Expertise

Benefit from our seasoned team with extensive experience in bookkeeping and financial management

Tech-Driven Efficiency

Stay ahead with the latest accounting software, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task

Tailored Precision

We craft personalized solutions that precisely fit the unique needs of your business