Expertise. Peace of mind. Services of Cordano, Severson & Associates, Ltd.. Accurate, timely accounting information is vital for any successful business. Our experienced, knowledgeable staff is ready and waiting to provide you with incomparable personalized service, whether you need it on a temporary or ongoing basis. Here are just some of the specialized services available to Cordano, Severson & Associates, Ltd. clients: Accounting, Sales Tax, & Payroll Tax  Preparation Tax Planning and Return Preparation Services Payroll Services Audit Services - Income Tax, Sales Tax, Insurance, Union, Currency Exchange  Business Startup Consulting   Accounting, Sales Tax, & Payroll Tax Preparation To compile your books and records and prepare financial statements to use for management decisions and tax preparation on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. We can assist you and review your computer program (ex. - Quickbooks Pro) financial statements. We can prepare your sales tax, payroll taxes, excise tax, telecommunication tax returns to assist you in staying in compliance with the governments.  Tax Planning and Return Preparation Services We view our relationships with our clients as ongoing partnerships, and we pledge to provide you with quality, up-to-date tax return preparation and advice, whatever your tax planning and preparation needs—whether you're a sole-proprietor business or operate a multi-tiered corporation or partnership. In addition, we can work with you on your Estate (Form 706), Fiduciary (Form 1041), or Non-Profit  (Form 990) tax preparation. But our dedication to you doesn't stop after April 15. All through the year, we keep up to date on current tax laws to minimize your tax liabilities and to maximize your future opportunities. Payroll Services In today's hectic business world, it's a challenge to juggle all the daily tasks that keep your business running efficiently. One of the most time-consuming tasks any business owner faces is payroll. Wouldn't it be helpful to rely on a trusted, accessible business partner to handle your payroll functions, from issuing checks to filing the necessary tax returns? Business Start-Up Consulting Getting ready to start-up a new business? Should I be a sole-proprietor? Should I be a corporation? S Corp? C Corp? Do I need a federal identification number, Illinois Business Taxpayer number, or IDES number? Can my workers be subcontractors and not employees? A wrong decision could cost you with penalties, large amounts of unexpected taxes, or could make your personal assets liable in a lawsuit. Let us guide you through the decision making process so that you are starting out on the right foot and have no regrets down the road.