Glen Carbon, Illinois

Accounting for Glen Carbon business owners.

Glen Carbon is next door to Edwardsville, well inside the range for meeting in person.

Meeting in Glen Carbon

Next door.

Because Glen Carbon is next door to Edwardsville, in-person meetings are easy to arrange. Video works just as well when that suits your schedule better.

Either way, information is exchanged digitally once you are working together, so meetings are for conversation rather than paperwork.

Hours are weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Across the river

If you work or do business in Missouri.

Many Metro East households and businesses earn income on both sides of the river. Illinois and Missouri don't have a reciprocal agreement, so that usually means filing in both states. Christian is licensed as a CPA in Missouri and handles both.

Two states, one plan

Services

Tax planning, tax returns and bookkeeping for Glen Carbon business owners.

Tax planning

Understand what you may owe and discuss the options available for your situation while there is time to plan.

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Tax returns

Get help preparing and filing your return, with a clear scope and instructions for the information needed.

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Bookkeeping

Keep your books current, or discuss whether a cleanup is the right starting point. Christian reviews bookkeeping needs individually.

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Payroll, sales tax, nonprofit, estate and trust work are outside the practice. See what kind of professional to look for.

Getting started

Start with a clear next step.

Tell Christian what you need

A short inquiry in three steps gives him a useful starting point. No documents needed.

Pick a time on his calendar

Right after the form, choose a time for a 15-minute introductory call. You both get a Microsoft Teams link by email.

Agree on the work

When working together makes sense, a consultation defines the scope and a quote. If the full picture changes the work, you'll talk it through first. No surprises.

Still getting organized? See how to prepare. The How it works page covers the process, pricing and common questions in full.

Questions

Glen Carbon questions.

Do you meet in person in Glen Carbon?

Yes. Glen Carbon is next door to Edwardsville, so in person is easy. Video works too if that's simpler for you.

I live in Glen Carbon but work in St. Louis. Does that affect my taxes?

Often, yes. Illinois and Missouri don't have a reciprocal tax agreement, so income earned in Missouri is typically reported to both states, with a credit on the Illinois return so the same income isn't fully taxed twice. If you have income in both states, the second state is part of the quote.

How much does it cost?

There's no price list, because pricing depends on complexity, the number of states and the forms involved. After a consultation you get a quote based on what you've shared. Sometimes the full picture only comes into view once the work begins. If that changes the scope, Christian walks you through it before anything changes. No surprises.

The best time to plan is before December 31.

Much of what shapes a tax bill is decided during the year. A short conversation now leaves time to act on it.

Find your next step

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