Welcome to Income Tax Etc.
"Your Local Office That Feels Like Home."
Friendly tax prep & accounting for small businesses In Ottawa, IL
"Pat and Sarah have been absolutely wonderful since I started going to Income Tax Etc. the past couple of years. They are very knowledgeable, thorough and they are never in a rush to answer any of my questions. I really appreciate their customer service. Thank you Pat and Sarah for the great service you provide!"
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Honest Tax Prep & Accounting, Right Here in Ottawa
Running a small business is a full-time job. You shouldn’t also have to be your own bookkeeper, tax expert, and payroll processor. That’s where we come in. We help small business owners all around Ottawa keep their finances on track—from tax prep and bookkeeping to payroll and startup advice.
We Help Real People with Real Tax & Accounting Needs.
If you’re looking for someone local to help with your taxes or small business finances, you’re in the right place. We’re based right here in downtown Ottawa, IL—just off Columbus Street—and we serve folks from Marseilles, Grand Ridge, Utica, and all over LaSalle County.
We’re not a big corporate firm. We’re your neighbors. And when you work with us, you’ll get real conversations, straight answers, and friendly service that doesn’t feel like a chore.
Business Services
Our business services often include:
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Business tax preparation
- QuickBooks help & setup
- Payroll services (W-2s, 1099s, filings)
- Entity setup for new businesses
- One-on-one tax planning
Small Business Accounting
Monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and support to keep your books clean and up-to-date.
Tax Preparation & Planning
We file personal and business taxes, help you avoid surprises, and look ahead to lower next year’s bill.
Payroll Services
We handle payroll start to finish, including paychecks, W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings—accurate and on time.
Why choose us?
When you come in, we’ll keep it simple. We’ll ask you a few questions about your business, where you’re feeling behind, and what kind of support you’re looking for. Then we’ll put together a clear plan for how we can help—no fluff, no pressure. You can trust us that:
- You’ll talk to the same people every time
- We’ll call or text you back—quickly
- We explain things in plain English
- We won’t push services you don’t need
- We care about getting it right, not just getting it done
Our clients stick around because they know we’ve got their back year after year. That means a lot to us.
Here’s What Makes Us Different
Luna S.
Excellent service, good attention and very professional. We have been working with them for 5 years and have never had a problem.
Javier Y.
Excellent service, I loved it, it is a good place that I can recommend to everyone. They help you with everything.
