The firm
An accounting firm in Chicago
Smart Tax and Accounting LLC works with owner-operated businesses on bookkeeping, tax returns and payroll. One office, kept small on purpose.
IRS e-file provider
Federal and state returns filed electronically, with the acknowledgement sent to you.
Illinois registered
Registered with the Illinois Department of Revenue for sales, payroll and income tax filing.
Best Accountant in West Ridge, 2025 and 2026
Awarded by BusinessRate two years running, on verified Google review data.
Year-round office
Open at 6346 N Campbell Avenue in April and in September, not only during tax season.
Named Best Accountant in West Ridge by BusinessRate two years running, ranked on verified Google reviews. Given, never applied for.
How we work
One office, one set of records, one person who knows your file. The people closing your books each month prepare the return at year end, so nothing is lost in a handoff.
Who you deal with
Bilal Memon owns the firm and works on the files. The person who quotes the work is the person who does it, and we answer the phone.
How we price
Flat fees, quoted after we read real numbers. Nothing is billed by the hour, and no client has been charged for a phone call.
Recognition
BusinessRate named the firm Best Accountant in West Ridge for 2025 and again for 2026. Both rankings come from verified Google review data. The award is given, never applied for.
Who we work with
Retail shops, restaurants, contractors, landlords with a few units, consultants working alone. Owners who know every number and have run out of hours to keep up with them.
Questions
Common questions
How big is the firm?
Small, deliberately. One office, and every client knows the person handling their file. The size caps how many clients we take and keeps the work consistent.
Who will I be dealing with?
The person doing your work. No account manager sits between you and the file, and nobody needs bringing up to speed before your question gets an answer.
What do you not do?
Large corporate accounts, audits, and anything where we would be learning on your time. We would rather point you somewhere better.
Get your price this week
The first conversation is free. We read three months of statements, quote a flat figure and hold it. We reply the same working day.