Trusted Murphysboro, IL Tax Return Preparation Accountants

Need a dependable professional to review your finances and handle your tax returns? Trust matters when it comes to money. At Whitney Accounting, we’ve proudly served the Murphysboro, IL community since 1961. As a locally owned firm, our Certified Public Accountants are here to help you make sense of your financial situation and provide clear answers to your toughest money questions. Give us a call and discover why so many across Southern Illinois rely on Whitney.

Whitney Accounting prepares tax returns for individuals, C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates. If you’re operating as an LLC, we’ll work with you to determine the most beneficial tax structure for your situation and take care of the necessary elections. We also make it a point to go over your return with you, so you fully understand the reasoning behind how it’s filed.

Small Business, Agricultural & Personal Tax Return Preparation Murphysboro, IL

Residents in the Murphysboro area count on us for accurate, dependable tax return preparation. Whether you need help with personal or business taxes, we offer year-round support tailored to your profession and financial situation. Running a small business? We’ll make sure both your state and federal returns are filed properly—and we’ll work hard to help you get the largest refund possible. Fallen behind on taxes? We also assist with amended returns, late filings, and non-filer situations. Facing an IRS audit? Our team will help guide you through all the steps. Here’s what our tax preparation services cover:

Accounting Services for Organizations & Businesses

Individual Accounting Services

Tax Returns That Have Not Been Filed on Time

Tax Returns That Need to Be Amended

Why Choose Whitney Accounting?

We’re honored to offer trusted accounting services to individuals and families in Murphysboro, Illinois, and neighboring communities. As a local firm, we recognize how taxes affect everyday life—and we’re here to help you navigate them. Our goal is to help you make the most of your return so it benefits you and your loved ones. Curious why so many choose Whitney Accounting? Let us show you.

We Help Our Clients with the Following Services:

1. We advise you with the opportunity to limit your tax liability which is identified through the preparation process
2. We also provide you with an annual update of tax planning opportunities. An experienced tax professional will be preparing your taxes. They also will be available throughout the year to answer any questions that may come up or notices received from the state authority or IRS
3. Your tax return can easily be filed electronically so that you receive your refund quicker
4. Prepare your tax return with our state-of-the-art professional software
5. Catch up or adjust your business or investment bookkeeping records, that way they are tax-ready
6. Search and check for every deduction you are eligible for
7. Double- and even triple-check your tax return to make sure its 100% accurate
8. Review any red flags that are generated by our tax software. We will also inform you of any that might increase your risk of review or audit
9. Explain the complex topics in an understandable way so that you can feel confident that you are making the right decision
10. Electronically file your estate, corporate, and individual tax returns at the local, state, and even national level. Filing this way can get your refunds back to you as soon as possible.
11. Prove you with a link where you are able to check the status of your refund
12. Keep you informed of all due dates within the scope of our engagement with you. This will help you stop worrying whether you’ve forgotten to file something important.
13. Answer any questions you may have and explain all of your options
14. Help you with any recordkeeping requirements
15. Provide you with year-round access to copies of your returns incase you need them to take out a loan or purchase a new house
16. We are available year-round to call or email for additional tax services or questions.
17. Help you adjust your tax withholding amounts for the next year
18. Calculates estimated tax payments that you may need to make in order to reduce or avoid penalties for next year
19. Make tax projections throughout the year so that there are no surprises
20. Meet with you to determine any way to reduce your tax bill for the following year
21. Provide you with deductions you may be able to take next year to help reduce your taxes

Accounting Murphysboro, IL

While we’re known for our expert tax return preparation, our services go far beyond that. We offer a full range of accounting solutions tailored to both individuals and business owners. Whether you need help managing your books or making sense of them, we’re here to assist. Reach out to us for help with the following: