Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Cicero, IL

Chairez Income Tax Services is an independent tax and accounting office in Cicero, Illinois. It is best known locally for tax preparation, but it also runs a small business accounting practice that lists payroll among its core offerings. Small company owners in Cicero and nearby communities may want payroll handled by the same office that prepares their business and personal returns. For them, the firm offers one point of contact for several related compliance tasks.

Payroll and small business services

Payroll sits within the firm's small business accounting group, alongside services for companies at different stages. According to the service menu on its website, business clients can turn to the office for:

• Payroll services
• Business tax preparation
• Tax filings for corporations
• ST-1 sales tax returns
• Help getting a new business started
• Ongoing business accounting
• Assistance with audits

The detailed service pages sit behind a client login. As a result, the public site does not explain specifics such as pay frequencies, software platforms or how many employees the office can support. Buyers comparing payroll providers should ask the firm directly about these points. The menu does show that payroll is grouped with bookkeeping, sales tax and business tax work. That arrangement may suit owners who prefer one local firm for recurring filings over a standalone payroll platform.

Individual tax and notary work

The office also serves individuals. It prepares personal income tax returns, files amended returns on Form 1040X, handles returns for homeowners and self-employed people, and helps with ITIN applications. Its public notary side offers apostilles, last wills and testaments, and divorce paperwork, and it lists life insurance among its offerings. The website includes a refund tracking tool and an online portal for appointments and client logins, and it can be viewed in English or Spanish.

Background

The founder entered the real estate field in 1995 and trained as a tax preparer while working there. After more than a decade in that role, the founder decided to go independent. Chairez Income Tax opened on August 21, 2006, in a modest Cicero office. Others had warned against the move because of an unsteady economy and a weakening housing market. The founder credits their father, Mr. Chairez, as the inspiration for building a business with a family-centered character.

How they work with clients

The firm describes its approach as patient, respectful and personal, with a particular focus on serving the Hispanic community. It wants clients to understand the steps behind any service they request, rather than simply receiving a completed filing. The office says its staff take training on IRS rules and follow the requirements of the government agencies it works with.

It also states that it uses security measures to protect the people who rely on it. The office is open six days a week, including weekday evenings and Saturdays, which can help business owners who cannot step away during regular working hours.