Pillar & Company CPAs

Pillar & Company CPAs Don't get stressed out with your tax filing needs! Hire a tax pro, Give us a call at (630) 548-9293 to 6:00 p.m.
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Pillar & Company provides all accounting services needed by small and mid-sized businesses. We also provide all tax-related services to individuals and families. We can help with tax issues including IRS levies and garnishments. Our clients enjoy dedicated, diligent, and efficient accounting services in a friendly atmosphere. We are here to support you whether in a business or individual capacity.

At Pillar & Company, we treat your business as though it were our own, and tie our success to your success. INDIVIDUAL SERVICES:
*Personal Financial Planning
*Estate Planning
*Elder Care Assistance

TAX SERVICES:
*Tax Preparation
*Tax Planning
*Tax Issues Resolution (IRS Audit Representation, Non-Filed Tax Returns, Back Taxes Owed, Payroll Tax Problems, IRS Liens, IRS Levies, IRS Wage Garnishment, IRS Seizures, Offer In Compromise, IRS Payment Plan, Bankruptcy, Innocent Spouse Relief, Get Your IRS File)

BUSINESS SERVICES:
*Small Business Accounting
*Payroll
*Part-Time CFO Services
*Audits-Reviews-Compilations
*Cash Flow Management
*Bank Financing
*Business Valuation
*Succession Planning
*New Business Formation/Start-ups
*Non-Profit Organizations
*Internal Controls

QUICKBOOKS SERVICES:
*QuickBooks Introduction
*QuickBooks Setup
*QuickBooks Training
*QuickBooks Consulting (We are a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor!)

Please visit http://pillarcpa.com/services.php to learn more about these services we can offer you or your business.

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Our normal business hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. (extended hours during tax season) but we also accept after-hours and weekend appointments. Call us now at 630-548-9293, or send us a message at [email protected] to meet with Joe, founder, managing partner, and CPA. We are now located at:

1952 MCDOWELL ROAD, SUITE #110
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563

We are just south of the corner of Route 59 and Diehl Road; we're inside the DynaCom building behind Wendy's and the strip mall where Subway is. Please visit our website for more information: http://pillarcpa.com/

Feel free to send us a message at [email protected] for any questions you may have. We look forward to servicing all of your accounting and business needs!

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Address

1952 Mc Dowell Road
Naperville, IL
60563

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+16305489293

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