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2454 E Dempster St #150
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Caputa & Associates have been outstanding to work with. Fanny, who was in charge of my file, was incredibly professional, detail-oriented, and always responsive. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciate her dedication and the great service provided by the whole team. Highly recommend Caputa & Associates to anyone in need of expert accounting support!
I highly recommend Caputa & Associates. My wife recently started her own business and they've helped us every step of the way. This includes the state application process, managing payroll, and completing both the business's taxes and our own personal taxes. We've specifically had the pleasure of working with Fanny. She is very quick to respond to emails and goes above and beyond to answer any questions we've had. Navigating the financial nuances of starting your own business can be overwhelming, but with F
Small business owners: I can?t recommend this company enough. Ever since I signed up with them, it has been smooth sailing. I am able to focus on my business, while they take care of all my accounting needs. Every person in the office is great, and super professional. They are nice and caring individuals, and have given me great advice that I never received from any accountant I worked with before. Do yourself a favor and sign up with them, you will never look back!
It?s hard to understand how this firm has so many 5-star reviews when our experience was the complete opposite ??We initially reached out in November and scheduled an appointment with Anna to discuss tax and business-related questions. After that, she disappeared, and despite multiple attempts to follow up, we could never get in touch with her again. In February, we tried again and were connected to Andre, who asked us to create a new client portal account?even though we had already set one up with Anna. On
I have filed my tax returns with various tax firms for many years and have not been satisfied. Caputa & Association, Ltd is one of the firms I will recommend to my friends because of their professional approach to filing tax returns. Thank you.
Caputa has been wonderful to work with. They made the process of changing over very easy and they are very thorough. Highly recommend Caputa & Associates
Very responsive and thorough with questions I?ve had. I use them for both personal and business returns and have had great a experience
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. Caputa & Associates went above and beyond to help me feel comfortable, and to give me all the information I needed to make that switch. I?ve trusted them with my taxes this year and I also now run my payroll through them! Really appreciate their hospitality and how quickly they get back to me when I have any tax questions.
Caputa & Associates made everything so smooth and easy for business and personal taxes! Anna Kopec stayed in touch with me all year as I asked questions and was patient and thorough in her responses. Very thankful for having found them! :)
I'm an Uber driver and I used caputa and associates for my taxes. I received great customer service and they answered any questions I had promptly. Most of it was done remote which was good for me. I'm extremely grateful for these people for helping me when I was struggling.
I am so fortunate to have Caputa & Associates to guide me through starting my own business, taking care of payroll, taxes and everything involved. They are patient and extremely knowledgable and I am comfortable asking them anything! Highly recommended!
They are very helpful and cooperative. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Excellent service provided by excellent Team lead by Darek & Andre! Anna Kopec is very professional and always responsive to all your needs with great attention to details. Highly recommended!
Caputa & Associates; Andre was recommended by a colleague from work after I expressed my frustration attempting to do my own taxes. Andre was very patient answering my questions and did a very thorough job with our return! He was very aware of the changes regarding trusts, etc. The process was quick and I was able to sign/file, upload/download docs online and Andre answered questions both by phone and via email as needed. He sent our original and finalized documents via mail as we requested. Just a great e
Andre is a great CPA! He communicates well and is a always kind and pleasant. My husband uses his services for his small business and he does our annual taxes. Highly recommend Andre and his team. Very easy to work with! I know he is a quick email away, no matter what we need.
The Caputa Team is always responsive and helpful when I have questions regarding my small business payroll, taxes, etc. I am very happy I found them to work with and it has taken a lot of stress off my plate.
Derek was recommended to me a few years ago and I am so glad he was because he's the best. He has extensive knowledge, takes great care in his work, and is very friendly. He's been doing my taxes for the last few years and I'm afraid to think about all of the money I missed out on before him when I was doing my own taxes with TurboTax! Thank goodness I found him!
I HIGHLY recommend Caputa & Associates, especially Andre. I switched this year from another firm and am so glad that I did! Andre has gone above and beyond answering my questions and helping me with my tax needs. It is very stressful when you switch to a 1099 and he has been very patient, informative and helpful along the way. I could not be more grateful for all of their work and strongly recommend if you are looking for an accountant!!!
It was an absolute pleasure working with Derek and his team. They met all their committed dates and communicated with us throughout the process of completing our tax forms. They worked our business and personal tax returns and did an outstanding job. Highly recommended.
Caputa & Associates did a great job in answering all of my questions regarding a confusing business topic. The meeting was very smooth and they were very prompt in answering questions that they had to do additional research on. I highly recommend them! Very professional!
I've been a customer of Caputa and Associates for many years. Derek and his team are utterly?professional, helpful and friendly. I am extremely?satisfied with their service,?and would highly recommend him to any potential clients.
Caputa & Associates are very professional and get back to you in a timely manner. My husband uses them for his business and they did our personal taxes as well. I was able to drop off all our paperwork and our taxes were done swiftly. They also were very friendly and accepting of my two crazy boys in their office which is alway appreciated. Thank you for your hard work Sara
They are very professional, courteous, respectful and know what they're doing. Andre and Aneta are the ones helping us with our business taxes and payroll. We haven't had any problems with them, on the contrary they have helped us a lot. We tried other companies and they were not able to help us, instead they were getting us into trouble with the IRS. We are very grateful to have come to Caputa & Associates. I truly recommend them.
I would HIGHLY recommend Derek and his team. They're detail-oriented, great with response times, know the latest tax laws, and above all, they care about doing a good job. That last one is something I haven't always seen with previous CPAs and why I'll be sticking with their team. Here are a few callouts: -I switched over my personal taxes as well as 2 small businesses to the team because they found a new tax law that my previous accountant completely missed (a PTE tax change). -They make time for you as
I went here for the first time this year . I worked with Andre it was a easy transition for us I felt confident when I dropped my papers off. When he was finished it was simply a pleasure. We could not have been more pleased with the individual and his professionalism. We will definitely be using this firm again. Ask for Andre.
We were in search of a new accountant for our business and personal needs and Andre exceeded all of our expectations. He was timely, available, informed while being patient with our myriad of questions and needs. I highly recommend using him if you want reliable, trustworthy service. Thank you Andre!
Iv worked with Andre for almost 4 years now. They've done both my bookkeeping and accounting. Andrei and his team have been nothing but helpful throughout my journey. They?re extremely accommodating, respectful, knowledgeable, and most importantly attentive. Whenever I request a document, Andre and his team will send that document out as I?m on the phone with them, That?s true customer service!
We are working with Caputa & Associate LTD., office for past 7 years and looking to work with then for many more. It is an absolute pleasure working with Andrew and his team. They met all their committed dates and communicated with us throughout the process of completing our tax forms. They worked our business and personal tax returns and did an outstanding job. Highly recommended.
I've worked with Andre over the past month who has helped me set up my new business. He has been incredibly informative and available to help answer my many tax-related questions. For their customer service and great prices, I wouldn't recommend anyone else.
Smooth transaction, good communication, highly professional service!
I have had the pleasure of working with Andre Burszczyk and his team. They are true professionals in their field. They are experts in their field of accounting. Andre has the latest industry news and communicates the most up to date information to help the business owners as well as individuals. I found Andre to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, easy to work with and approachable. I highly recommend Andre and his team.
Caputa & Associates are the BEST!! Andre Burszczyk handles my corporate and personal returns and he is responsive, creative, timely, accurate, and really gets the job done well. Any time I have an issue, they respond, and do it quickly..yet so accurate, and caring as well. I HIGHLY recommend Caputa and Associates.
Attentive, Professional, always on-time! Best Accountants I?ve ever worked with. Andre, Anna and the team at Caputa & Associates take the stress out of tax season!
Excellent accounting service. Two years ago, I moved my accounting services from another firm and I am glad I did. All my phone calls to Caputa & Associates are answered by friendly and knowledgeable staff always willing to go extra mile to get my question answered. Dariusz is very knowledgeable and accurate when preparing my taxes. He is always ready with professional advice. Whether you need great accounting service or not fully happy with your current accountant, I recommend Caputa & Associates.
Going to a new accountant can be pretty unnerving. I came across Caputa & Associates, put my trust in these reviews, went in to file my last taxes and could not have been happier I made the switch from my former accountant! Everyone was so nice, personable and willing to answer my questions either via email or phone call. AND when I did call in, answers were immediate with the CPAs themselves vs. "oh let me get that info for you and call you back." Great customer service, competitive pricing and an overall
Very very happy with the work done from the team, especially from Anna! The entire process was incredibly smooth and flawless on her part! I Highly recommend this firm to anyone whose looking for a reliable, friendly, and professional accounting service. I look forward to using the service in the future. Thank you so much!
Caputa & Associates is a friendly, professional and thoughtful accounting office. I run a small business and am personally not naturally savvy with it comes to taxes and bookkeeping. Meeting with Andre to always puts me at ease. I find him to be amazingly patient with my lack of knowledge of his field of expertise. I've been floundering with my bookkeeping until they were recommended to me by a friend.
Very knowledgeable and professional firm. Andre has been very helpful with my bookkeeping needs. Everything is always prepared on time and very adequately. Very happy with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Andre, Fanny, and Elizabeth have been helping us the last couple years with our business taxes and personal. All of them have been a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend this place.
Very responsive, attentive, and helpful in discussing concerns/questions on taxes. My experience was definitely positive especially as taxes can become complicated quickly. The list of items needed and quick follow-up for any additional information was done professionally and always confirmed upon receipt.
Five star review! Andre went above and beyond in helping us with our taxes. He was professional and knowledgeable, and great price! Definitely going back next year.
Andre and the team at Caputa & Associates have been outstanding with regard to responsiveness, accuracy, and domain expertise. They are extremely efficient in their ongoing support and we would highly recommend the firm for both business (accounting and tax) and personal (tax)..
Working with the team at Caputo was wonderful. They were very professional, took care of my needs, and made my tax preparayion a simple process. I would highly recommend them to anyone else looking for a dependable firm to handle your accounting needs.
It was a pleasure working with Andre and team. Andre and Anna were very responsive throughout the entire process. They have exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend their services.
Caputa & Associates are forward thinking, highly competent, professional and very approachable. Their friendly and dedicated team is always on hand to help with any problems that I may have. Efficient, effective and always professional. Definitely recommended!
Caputa & Associates have been doing my personal (and business) tax returns for years and they are awesome! Very professional, very helpful, always pick up the phone or/or promptly call back. Very recommended!
Great customer service. I have been a client from day one. My personal and business accounting needs are always addressed. Very experienced and knowledgeable staff. Always available to answer all of my questions. Fast turn around. I highly recommend this firm for every business or a person. Dariusz has decades of experience and knows how to save you money. Thank you Dariusz for your years of dedication servicing my business and personal accounting needs.
I am very happy with Caputa & Associates. I have been using this company to do my personal and business accounting and tax returns. They are doing great job, always on time. Very easy to communicate with.
I have been with Caputa and Associates for over 15 years. I aways get very "personalized" service from Derek. I am very pleased with his work and highly recommend his company.
We sold a rental property a few years back, and our previous accountant had a hard time entering this in our taxes. I called a friend of mine, and she highly recommended Andrzej for the job. I reached out right away, and Andrzej listened very carefully and patiently as I explained our situation. Without hesitation, he suggested that we meet so he could take a closer look. Sure enough, he found the error and was able to address it. My husband and I were very impressed with how calmly and quickly he wor
If you want the best CPA or Accounting firm in Illinois, don't look further. Caputa & Associates are amazing and extremely reliable. Andre Burszczyk and his team knows every corner of the business. I'm very glad that they are doing my Personal and Business Tax, Payroll.. Thank you Andre and of course thank you to your team too!!
I am very pleased with the professionalism of the whole team at Caputa & Associates, Ltd. Their response is very timely and they don't leave any loose ends. Andre is very knowledgeable and ethical . I feel I am in good hands.
Andre, and his firm are the best of the best! I?ve used a couple of other accountants over the years, and have never experienced the high level of knowledge, prompt and personal service. Andre?s firm is the epitome of professionalism, and for anyone looking for an accounting firm, do not look further.
Derek is the best! My whole family has been using him for years and you can be sure he's always prompt, thorough, detailed, accurate and trustworthy. Wouldn't even think of using anyone else.
Had the opportunity of meeting with Andre who is very pleasant and professional. I look forward to working with him in the near future again. It was a pleasure meeting him and I would definitely recommend.
Caputa and Associates is a must have full service accounting service for any small business. Take it for what it?s worth to you: If you are reading this then you are a small business owner. Most likely you are not good at accounting. You?re like me, you started a business in what you were good at or what your passion is. I have had several accounting firms that I have hired and worked with in the past as a small business owner. Each accountant I changed to was due to my growth as a business owner and realiz
Derek has been a great help to us though all of our tax needs, not only does treat us with up most respect, but gets us the most back every year! We truly trust and recommend Derek to everyone!
Finding a competent and reasonably priced CPA has been difficult for me since I went 1099. Fortunately I decided to meet and do business with Caputa & Associates and for the past couple of months its been going spectacular. I look forward to having a long-term relationship with them.
Andre is great! Extremely helpful and always goes above and beyond to assist. I will definitely continue to work with him and plan on having a long partnership.
Andre Burszczyk from Caputa & Associates has been a pleasure to work with and takes great care of our business account as well as my personal end of year taxes. Highly recommended.
Derek at Caputa and Associates has been my accountant for over 15 years. He has helped me with personal accounting, starting my business, VMT Productions, and with my investment portfolio. Even when I moved across country, I did not change accountants. Why change a good thing? I cannot say enough good things about Caputa and Associates, but I think the loyalty of 15 years of me being with them shows just the attention to detail they provide.
Andre is very professional and reliable. He is always available to answer any questions. He is very knowledgeable and a good listener. We enjoyed his input/ideas.
In dealing with Caputa & Associates, LTD., I have found an accounting firm that meets all my professional and personal needs with expertise, honesty, proficiency, thoroughness, and the added bonus of kindness. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for the best.
Working with Caputa & Associates Ltd. CPA is always easy. Derek is responsive and professional, always available to help out. Pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them !
Awesome accounting services company to do business with. They respond very quick to any questions i have. Very knowledgeable accounting team. Highly recommend and will be using their services for a long time.
this year was my first time and my son recommended them, I'm so pleased and everything worked smoothly and fast, no complication or confusion. thank you very much i will recommend them to every one.
The team at C & A are very professional, thorough and will continue to se their services for years to come.
As an attorney in the financial industry I'm familiar with many CPAs and Darek is one of the most knowledgeable and accessible. He's been preparing my taxes and advising me and my clients for years. If I was to choose the best aspect of working with Darek, it would be the access he gives you to his expertise. And if I was to choose the worst aspect of working with Darek: his office is a mess.
Their work is fast, accurate and at a very good price. I couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you!
Mr Caputa has been my tax preparer for many years. His knowledge of the current tax code and financial advise makes him a very valuable asset to have. Will continue to use his expert services for many years to come.
I contacted Andre for a few questions as it related to a business matter. He was very thorough in his explanation and provided the information I was looking for as it related to the subject. I would highly recommend Caputa & Associates, Ltd.
For years I used either Turbo Tax or H&R Block to do my own taxes. As my tax situation was getting more complex, a former colleague reached out to me about Cuputa's tax services. For a modest fee, they saved me considerable money by taking advantage of my children's tuition credits, something the off the shelf tax software is vague about. I will be back.
I have been filling taxes with different tax companies and wasn?t happy the way those companies filled my taxes. So now I?m happy I listen to my son Carlos about Caputa and associates, because I really like the way they been filling my taxes . Thank you.
Extremely responsive and was able to identify/solve our personal tax issue via chat session and uploading relevant documents. Will recommend to anyone.
I work with them for my tax return and they are professional and patient. I can reach out to they easily and they are nice when answering my question. The communication is smooth and fees are reasonable and transparent.
A great place to get the help you need with your tax filing! Easy to communicate and work with Caputa & Assoc. even virtually during a pandemic. Professional and patient make them the best!
I just started up my business and Andre Burszczyk @ Caputa & Associates was very helpful and understanding. Genuinely caring for my best interests in my business! I give them 5 stars!! Thanks Andre....
Andre is the best! Excellent service over the phone, helped me and answers the phone and has such great customer service! I very much appreciate your business Andre Take care!
Very professional, great service and fun to go to. Recommended him to a few co-workers who have been going to him on there own now. Definitely the best Accounting firm out there.
Awesome guidance, service and reliability. Emails and phone calls are returned in a timely polite manner. I have referred many many friends and relatives to them.
Great service. Derek is very good and taking care of our taxes. for years. We are glad to have him.
Very responsible and trustful person. We did many years business with them and always we had everything on time and deliver they promised. Highly recommend
I highly recommend Caputa & Associates! Andre is always available to answer questions, and offer advice. Any problem or issue that arises is always answered promptly and efficiently.
Been doing business with Caputa CPA for years. They are always on top of all the new tax law changes. Caputa CPA save us money and headaches every year because of their knowledge great customer service.
This was the first time I used the services of Caputa & Associates. They were efficient, accurate and friendly. I highly recommend them. Ron and Sarah M.
Caputa's has been great for all of our accounting needs. We use them for bookeeping, payroll, and taxes, and couldn't be happier with their service and professionalism
Excellent communication and quick responses! Patient with my everyday questions about my non existent knowledge of taxes. Finally have an accountant that is looking out for us. Always communicating. Thank you Andre!!
Great service,i felt confortable working with Andrew, and i'll file my taxes in a future to just cause is easy and great job for good price.
Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.
Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.
A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.