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Best Tax Preparation Services in Evanston, IL
24 companies listed · 6 in Evanston · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Cole Tax Consulting
“I was so embarrassed at first to talk to anyone about the predicament I was in but Tony had absolutely no judgement and patiently and gracefully explained how he has helped others in even worse situations.”
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Claritus Accounting Group
“With quite a complicated tax set up between multiple properties and different income sources, Amy has been very patient and helpful and takes extra time to help explain things I would otherwise never understand.”
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Officeheads
“Officeheads is an incredible group to work with if you want your numbers to actually work for you, not just report into a spreadsheet at the end of the month.”
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Camarano Accountng & Tax Services
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Macnell Accounting & Consulting
The 24 companies listed for Evanston, IL prepare and file tax returns for individuals and small businesses. What each says about its services and credentials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Evanston, IL
Of the 24 companies we list here, 6 are in Evanston itself and 18 come from towns including Chicago (11, 14 mi), Des Plaines (2, 11 mi) and Mount Prospect (1, 13 mi). 22 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,983 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (77%). 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are payroll services (4), bookkeeping (3), quickbooks services (3), all accounting services (2) and business incorporation (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (CPA) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book a consultation.
Do any tax preparers listed for Evanston offer a free first consultation?
6 of the 24 companies on this page state that a first consultation is free. In practice it buys a conversation about your situation and a quote for the return, not advice you can act on. Bring last year's return so the quote means something.
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Accounting & Business Consulting
- Happy
- Needs
- Questions
“I highly recommend Accounting & Business Consulting LLC to everyone who is in need of a great account or wants to switch to a better experience than the one they are in now.”
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Mega Refunds Tax Group
- Work
- Informative
- Ester
“The experience in this place is super good, they are very friendly, we have been coming to fill out taxes for many years, I highly recommend them 💯 for 💯 …”
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Property Tax Relief
- Appeal
- Results
- Property Taxes
“I looked them up saw that they were legit then gave them a call and spoke to Dan and he explained the while process and in about a month I recieved my first two checks.”
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Howard TAX Prep
- Knowledge
- Patient
- Questions
“I am leaving a review solely based on my 15-minute free consultation with Trudy regarding my upcoming tax return (although there's no question she is the best experience in the area I've had so far).”
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Wilson & Associates, Cpas
- Job
- LLC
- Team
“I felt lost with some tax forms I received for the first time but I got the help I needed and they took the time to guide me to properly file for 2021 as complicated/ lost as I felt about it.”
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EZ Tax and Accounting Service
- Tax Return
- Financial
- Hospitality
“They are also are not so small and so have a wide range experience; they've seen things, and so they know the questions to ask, and they have the technology to make filing fast and easy.”
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Benjamin Koppel and Associates
- Small Business
- Tax Returns
- Financial
“I came to Ben as a very intimidated person filing self-employed taxes for the first time and Ben took the extra time to make sure I was comfortable and understood what was going on.”
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File 4 Me
- Knowledge
- Office
- Accountant
“The owner knows what she is doing, eased my fears, was efficient and solved all my problems on top of educating me toward future personal tax, business tax, and insurance services!”
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JJ Tax and Accounting
- Gratitude
- Delivery
- Understanding
“Your guidance and expertise were invaluable, and I genuinely appreciate the time and effort you put into making sure that everything was accurate and complete”
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W.e.d. Tax and Accounting Services
- Mind
- Knowledge
- Tax Preparation
“The best experience with filings taxes I been going for almost 10 years wouldn't trust not another soul with my information, time and patience 10 star service 💯 …”
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Palomino Services
- Informative
“I've been serviced by them since 1989 and till this day I'm still doing my taxes with them, I wouldn't go ANYWHERE else, because they know what they are doing and they are always up to date with the income tax laws.”
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Caputa & Associates
- Patient
- Knowledge
- Team
“I had been with the same accountant/office for about 10 years prior to this, but after moving and starting my own business, I needed a switch to accommodate my needs.”
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John J Griffin CPA
- Work
- Price
- Questions
“I am a multiple business owner and it has been so helpful to work with an account who takes the time to answer my questions, educate me about tax laws, and get me the best deductions possible.”
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RRR Tax Services
- Knowledge
- Efficient
- Information
“Helped me with advice on how to approach the situation for my last years since I had a issue with my tax assistant from previous year and filed this years here!”
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Gladys R. Wilson & Associates
“We have been doing our personal and corporate taxes for 20 years and we recommend them for the excellence of their services and the quality of customer service.”
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HQ Tax & Financial
- Tax Return
- Informative
- Itin
“I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a professional, responsive, and cooperative team to help them navigate the complexities of taxes and finances”
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Weiss & Thompson
- Audit
- E-Mails
- Responsive
“We love working with Amy & her associates, very helpful and knowledgeable, if you are in the nw suburbs and are looking for a reliable CPA for you/your small business, look no further!”
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D Tax People
- Job
- Expertise
- Questions
“Have been given my business to David for the past 3 years and would refer him to anyone, very knowledgeable and would answer all of your tax questions, very professional”
Tax Preparation & Planning Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$279
Maximum cost
$2785
National Average
$502
Avg Per Hour Rates
$266
$335
$724
Average price range is based on 383 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about companies in and near Evanston
- “I still come to Tony every tax season and it’s such a relief to work with him every time.” — client of Cole Tax Consulting
- “This is the first time in years that I have confidence that my tax return was completed perfectly and professionally.” — client of Weiss & Thompson
- “Daniel was incredibly honest, upfront and responsive! My refund was also even higher than anticipated.” — client of Property Tax Relief
- “Very professional, kind and very helpful. Within 2 minutes he was able to tell me they received my taxes and refund will be sent out next week.” — client of John J Griffin CPA
- “Appreciate how Esther took the time to explain all the numbers on our tax returns.” — client of Mega Refunds Tax Group
Excerpts from public reviews of the companies listed on this page.
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