Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Tax Solutions
Picker & Associates is a full-service accounting firm licensed in Illinois with nearly four decades of experience serving individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Our team of certified professionals specializes in accounting, tax planning, audits, and consulting services tailored to meet the unique needs of clients across diverse industries. We prioritize honesty, trust, and competence, offering personalized solutions to help clients achieve financial stability and growth.With offices in Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining a commitment to ethical standards and client-centric service. Our expertise spans small business accounting, retirement planning, estate planning, and QuickBooks support, ensuring comprehensive financial guidance for all clients.
Services
Tax Preparation
Retirement Planning
Small Business Accounting
QuickBooks Services
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team serves clients nationwide with localized expertise in multiple states.
- We provide personalized financial strategies tailored to individual and business needs.
- Our firm maintains strict adherence to ethical and professional standards.
- We offer comprehensive services spanning accounting, tax planning, and QuickBooks support.
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Services
Tax Preparation
Our tax preparation service ensures accurate and timely filing of individual and business tax returns. We specialize in resolving complex tax issues, including IRS audits, back taxes, and payroll tax problems. Clients benefit from strategic tax planning to minimize liabilities while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
Retirement Planning
We help individuals create customized retirement plans that align with their financial goals and risk tolerance. Our strategies focus on maximizing savings, optimizing Social Security benefits, and ensuring long-term financial security through diversified investment approaches tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Small Business Accounting
Our small business accounting service handles day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, cash flow management, and financial reporting. We provide part-time CFO services and bank financing support to help entrepreneurs focus on growth while maintaining accurate, compliant financial records.
QuickBooks Services
We offer comprehensive QuickBooks setup, training, and troubleshooting services to streamline business accounting processes. Our experts ensure proper implementation of the software, provide ongoing technical support, and deliver customized training sessions to help businesses maximize the platform's capabilities for efficient financial management.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service helps clients organize their financial affairs to ensure smooth asset distribution according to their wishes. We assist with creating wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents while addressing tax implications to preserve wealth for future generations.
People
Ralph Picker
CPA & Managing Principal
Ralph Picker is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in business audit and tax consulting for multi-operating businesses and individuals. He specializes in innovative tax strategies and has written numerous industry articles while serving as a frequent speaker at national financial events.
Questions
What accounting services does Picker & Associates offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll processing, part-time CFO services, cash flow management, and financial reporting tailored to small business needs.
How can Picker & Associates help with tax problems?
Our firm assists with IRS audits, back taxes, payroll tax issues, lien and levy negotiations, and payment plan arrangements to resolve tax difficulties.
Do you offer QuickBooks support services?
Yes, we provide QuickBooks setup, training, troubleshooting, and optimization services to help businesses efficiently manage their accounting processes.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.
Are your accounting services available nationwide?
Yes, we serve clients across Illinois, New York, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, Texas, and Arizona from multiple office locations.
