About Us
Established in 1995 as an Independently owned and operated income tax preparation and accounting firm In 2012 we expanded our services with a newer line of much-needed products. We offer the ability to enroll individuals, Small Businesses, Government, and Public Sectors in the Aflac Suite of products and have proudly done so for the last 9 years
How We Got Started
Former employee of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service where I served as branch manager for 5 local offices and 10 currency exchanges throughout the Chicagoland area for 3 years. Seeing the need for electronic tax preparation for individuals as well as businesses, we decided to establish our own for a more personable service.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (35)
"Tax people are very smart and can help you."
"Daphne is a pro's pro. Highly competent and very detailed. I would highly recommend McClain &..."
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"Daphne is a pro's pro. Highly competent and very detailed. I would highly recommend McClain & Associates Inc."
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"Very professional yet accommodating to her valued clientele. Marlene takes time to really listen..."
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"Very professional yet accommodating to her valued clientele. Marlene takes time to really listen to your concerns and you're not just a number. She is a great and personable people person. "
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Have you tried calling the E-help Desk There phone # 866-255-0654. Call early they're open 630a-7p CST. Use the option for E-services and you should get a live person on the phone. Hope you find this helpful.
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Have you tried calling the E-help Desk There phone # 866-255-0654. Call early they're open 630a-7p CST. Use the option for E-services and you should get a live person on the phone. Hope you find this helpful.
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Dependent on the nature of the topic, we will when time allows joining a meeting to listen to the discussion. There are times when its best to listen to others in different professions than to always have an answer. It enhances your growth process in the industry as there are others who might...
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Dependent on the nature of the topic, we will when time allows joining a meeting to listen to the discussion. There are times when its best to listen to others in different professions than to always have an answer. It enhances your growth process in the industry as there are others who might experience a situation that has yet to arrive at your front door.
Individuals should go into a business that if they were not working in brick n mortar, would allow them to expand on their passion for growth. Our industry is still thriving, meaning the independent owners of Income Tax/Accounting Firms that are homebased. We find that we have more...
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Individuals should go into a business that if they were not working in brick n mortar, would allow them to expand on their passion for growth. Our industry is still thriving, meaning the independent owners of Income Tax/Accounting Firms that are homebased. We find that we have more flexibility/control of our interactions with the public and while we're normally by appointment-only, it has not stopped the referrals from coming. I also advise my clients before they start a new-venture, is it something you can see yourself being profitable in the event your employer either shuts down and/or restructure's their organization? That's how you look into what products/services you're going to offer and what's unique in comparison to other's in the industry. Hope this sheds some light on those who are considering this new way of living in accordance to what's happening in the world today.
Listening to concerns as they arise. Making sure that everyone is doing okay in your network is essential at this time. We've seen an influx of calls regarding the PPP for our small business owners and have gladly assisted them in securing funding, as the paperwork can be overwhelming....
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Listening to concerns as they arise. Making sure that everyone is doing okay in your network is essential at this time. We've seen an influx of calls regarding the PPP for our small business owners and have gladly assisted them in securing funding, as the paperwork can be overwhelming. Supporting small businesses with not only promoting but purchasing from them, especially in the skincare industry.
Make sure that you're still following your Due Diligence Guidelines and assist your clients to the best of your professional ability. There are a lot of requests on which program best fits them for the PPP or the grant, we're directing them to their financial institutions and assisting with the...
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Make sure that you're still following your Due Diligence Guidelines and assist your clients to the best of your professional ability. There are a lot of requests on which program best fits them for the PPP or the grant, we're directing them to their financial institutions and assisting with the application process.
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We're an income tax firm with an existing clientele database. I've had referrals given to us based on existing customers. Word of mouth travels fast. We are receiving more faxes and emails vs in-person preparation for our existing customers. Newer ones we set an appt as needed. We also are...
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We're an income tax firm with an existing clientele database. I've had referrals given to us based on existing customers. Word of mouth travels fast. We are receiving more faxes and emails vs in-person preparation for our existing customers. Newer ones we set an appt as needed. We also are affiliated with AFLAC and in light of what's going on, policyholders and employers are taking a second look at what the Supplemental products can add to either their employees' or on an individual basis.
While the options for Health Insurance can be costly, most employers I work with offer the AFLAC Suite of Supplementary Products for those everyday incidents that can occur, i.e. Accident, Critical Illness (heart plan), Cancer and Hospital. Because we are not an Insurance Company, these plans are...
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While the options for Health Insurance can be costly, most employers I work with offer the AFLAC Suite of Supplementary Products for those everyday incidents that can occur, i.e. Accident, Critical Illness (heart plan), Cancer and Hospital. Because we are not an Insurance Company, these plans are available to the small business owners especially the self-employed. If you have payroll they are pre-taxed. We also offer Short Term Disability which is an after-tax deduction for you and the employees, even if they're 1099 contractors.
Networking with other business owners who are not in our profession. It's amazing the things you find out from a consultive approach and the challenges they face.
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Networking with other business owners who are not in our profession. It's amazing the things you find out from a consultive approach and the challenges they face.
Starting the business on my own solo vs believing I needed someone else to get everything up and running.
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Starting the business on my own solo vs believing I needed someone else to get everything up and running.
Take time out for family and some of the things you enjoy in life. Being that we all work for ourselves, we tend to put our desires on the back burner. Its okay to have fun.
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Take time out for family and some of the things you enjoy in life. Being that we all work for ourselves, we tend to put our desires on the back burner. Its okay to have fun.
