Personal accounting & tax advice you can trust.
Linares & Associates works with small businesses and individuals on their accounting and income tax needs — a sound advisor for business decisions, and a firm that understands your situation.
North Riverside, IL 60546Tel 708-447-6530
Fax 708-447-9735
Accounting, tax & consulting under one roof.
Auditing, accounting, tax planning and business consulting designed to increase productivity, cut costs and streamline planning.
Tax Preparation & Planning
Individual and business returns, plus year-round planning that removes the guesswork, maximizes profits and minimizes loss.
Individuals & businessesAccounting & Bookkeeping
Financial accounting, books and records and current financial statements — so you always know where your business stands.
Small businessesBusiness Consulting
A sound advisor for business decisions: strategy, market research and analysis, and workable models for operations.
Owners & startupsIRS Representation
Representation before the Internal Revenue Service and other tax bodies — notices, audits and tax problems handled for you.
Anyone with an IRS issuePensions, Compensation & Benefits
Review of employee benefit plans, executive compensation design, and installation of pension and profit-sharing plans.
Growing companiesTurnaround & Bankruptcy Support
We help firms in trouble before or after bankruptcy, and assist lenders, creditors and their counsel with projections and reviews.
Businesses, lenders & counsel
The personal service big firms can’t offer.
We become familiar with all aspects of each client’s business, offering a kind of personal service that is so difficult to obtain from larger, more structured CPA firms.
We are a team of individuals committed to each other, to our clients, and to the success of their business. Our philosophy has always been built on personal service and attention to the details that make your business more productive.
- Clients who stay with us for 10, 15+ years
- Clear explanations — and tips to plan ahead
- Prompt service at reasonable prices
- After-hours appointments by arrangement
Simple from start to finish.
Call or book
Tell us what you need — personal return, business books or a tax problem.
Share documents
Drop them off or upload securely through our client portal.
We prepare & review
We prepare your work and look for every legitimate way to save.
We explain it all
We walk you through the results and how to plan for next year.
Clients for 10, 15+ years.
“Marylou is the best! She has been taking care of my taxes for several years and it is clear why clients stay with her for so long. She is very clear, communicative and friendly.”
Kelly Houlihan · Google review“A reliable, trustworthy, and accessible accountant. She explains my results thoroughly and gives great tips on how to plan for my future taxes.”
Alma Rosario · Google review“I have been a long time client (15+ years) and I have nothing but praise for Marylou and her team — professional, knowledgeable, and always take the extra time.”
Jorge Chora · Google review“I have been doing business with their CPA Christian for years now. He is very knowledgeable… I highly recommend this business for both individuals and businesses.”
Ricardo Fernandez · Google review“Very knowledgeable, friendly, and go above and beyond to help me. They are also very prompt in delivery of service, bilingual, and very reasonable with pricing.”
Fred Aguirre · Google review“Certifiably knowledgeable in all accounting practices. Went above and beyond in assisting me with my tax situation and the IRS.”
Ron Borow · Google reviewSecure client portal
Upload and download tax documents safely — it’s fast and secure.
Common questions.
Do you only work during tax season?
No. There are crucial moments throughout the year when clients need help, so we provide consultation and services 365 days a year — and can open the office outside the normal workday by special arrangement.
Do you work with individuals or just businesses?
Both. We prepare individual returns and handle accounting, tax and consulting for small businesses.
Can you help with an IRS letter or audit?
Yes. We represent clients before the IRS and other tax bodies.
¿Hablan español?
¡Sí! Nuestro equipo es bilingüe. Llámenos al 708-447-6530.
How do I send you my documents?
Bring them to our office, or upload them securely through our client portal.
Let’s talk about your numbers.
Call for a consultation — individuals and small businesses welcome. Hablamos español.