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18110 Dixie Hwy #1s
Homewood, Illinois 60430
I really didn?t know where to turn. My tax situation got out of hand. I saw a sign on the expressway and made my appointment. Initially my first visit was very pleasant. My return appointment wasn?t so great. I came seeking help and was laughed at. The accountant made me feel so low. I ran out of there in tears in the pouring rain. I did talk to the owner who was pleasant. He did offer to provide me and additional services for free which I declined. I didn?t want anything for free. I just wanted the servi
Amazing staff and the best group of people to work with! Everyone is so responsive and helpful, smart and talented, and made me so happy with the results! I would pay much more for the same results because of how happy I am. Great office and experience
Working with Mike and Fedele & Associates was a simple and pleasant experience. Nassi and Giang were so helpful and they made what often is an intimidating experience into a really nice day. I?d recommend their services to anyone.
Accountant Giang is very smart and well prepared to help me with my complex tax problem. Thank you Fedeles and Associates for the excellent job. I strongly recommend this firm.
Fedele and Assoc. and staff were extremely knowledgeable and accurate in our tax preparation. The results were very positive and the experience was pleasant and informative. Great job! See you next year.
Mr. Fedele was able to reduce a $50,000 debt to IRS down to $5,000. I am still a client if Mr Fedele's and highly recommend them.
Today on 4.15.25 I was trying to schedule an appointment, the lady with the squeaky voice first answered the phone with ? please hold?(first red flag), her pronunciation of words weren?t clear & she seem irritated when I asked her to repeat her words, that was red flag number 2 and I told her to disregard. In a business setting that is very poor behavior and it?s very unprofessional.
As I walked into their office, I was doubting they could get me anything close to not paying 2700 dollars like I had payed the year before with Jackson Hewitt plus the 300 I gave them to tell me that I owed? They didn't even look for ways to save me money or get me money, Unlike Fedele and Associates did, they were a taxpayers dream come true, instead of Me paying money I got some back this time, I have passed the baton down the round to friends and family in need of great tax preparation, now excuse me whi
Thank you all for your services. Every year tax season can be so stressful, but you guys show up and work so hard on my behalf to ensure I maximize on every deduction. Thank you for taking the time to explain to me all the details. I?ll see you soon :)
Michael Fedele, the owner of Fedele & Associates is a great person who cares deeply about his clients and he has provided the best service to his clients. Michael Fedele and his team are incredibly knowledgeable about tax issues. They paid attention to details and made a thorough approach to my complex tax return. They made me feel like my case was their top priority and I truly appreciated their dedication and commitment to their clients. I highly recommend Michael Fedele & Associates to anyone who needs h
Giang, was excellent! This was our first time filing taxes with them. We will definitely be returning.
Quick and easy individual tax return. Everyone in the office is so kind and patient. 10/10 would recommend!
Have no problem, very knowledge of their job and I'm very satisfied, and I highly recommend them
They where fast ,helpful,nice and generally good people that want to help you get your taxes done
Fedele and Associates are very professional, caring and competent. My experience has been most pleasant. I have been doing business with them a few years after a major IRS issue. They are always available, respond promptly to phone calls and take time to listen and answer every questions. I am now a dedicated customer/client and refer others to Fedele and Associates. They are the best in the business. If you are an individual or corporation in need of having taxes complete or have a income tax situation,
Tax season can be incredibly stressful for many, but with Fedele and Associates, tax season is effortless. Mike Fedele and his company have been helping me and my family with our taxes for a long time. Every tax season, I send them my information, and they promptly check all the boxes and file my taxes. They do a great job getting me my tax return, and they really do treat you like family. If I ever have a question or concern, I can shoot a quick text or email to Mike or the rest of the team, and I receive
If you?re looking for an accounting firm that cares about the financial well-being of their clients, look no further than Fedele & Associates. My tax returns are always completed and delivered when promised, they are accurate, & I?m always impressed at how they dig deep to find as many deductions as possible in order to maximize my refund. They are really good at what they do & everyone is very friendly & professional.
Fedele & Associates is phenomenal! Mike is accessible and knowledgeable on taxes for individuals and businesses. Moreover, his strategic approach to filing my taxes ultimately saved me potential penalties. I highly recommend Fedele & Associates for all tax preparation and related services.
When it comes to taxes, Michael Fedele knows how to save you money. He and his staff are knowledgeable and caring tax professionals. You should not be paying one cent extra in taxes. Michael Fedele has all the products and services that any business would need. I highly recommend his services. He has saved me tons of money. Bottom line Mike is the real deal. Concentrate on your business and let Mike concentrate on saving you money.
Fedele and Associates is phenomenal! H&R block totally screwed up my husbands return a few years ago and Fedele and Assoc were able to straighten it out and get us even more money back! We have had some complicated tax issues and the folks here know the tax code like the back of their hands. If 10% is enough for God it's enough for the IRS! Don't get screwed over by using accountants that don't know what they are doing! Fedele and Associates are the best in the business. The past few years we were shocked w
Mike Fedele has been doing my tax returns for years. He is thorough, efficient, and very reasonable. He really knows his stuff. He?s saved me money in both my business and personal returns. I highly recommend him.
My first tax year experience was amazing. Mike Fedele did my taxes and even went back 2 years and I cashed in on an unexpected BONUS refund ON TOP of the biggest refund I had ever received- nice to meet you Mr. Fedele??! Not only do I trust Mike, I trust the associates to do the same quality of work on my taxes. Once I even had an IRS discrepancy that was reported from another company. I was freaking out and called Fedele. He asked me to send over the letter, identified the issue and we got on the phone wit
I have the most highest respect for Fedele & Milanec. I have been with them since they save me over 90,000 dollars in my red tape of the IRS. The fee is well worth what they charge. Thanks for all you did and are doing for me and my business and family. Happy to the New Year!!! Harrell and Associates Inc. Entrepreneur & People Organization Inc.
Might get more business if you took that goofy looking sign on the expressway down. ???? just sayin
100% recommend! Mike fixed all our tax issues and was even able to fix a tax return from a few years ago that H&R block royally screwed up! Thoughout the year I have had to call the office to get info and tax related advice and have always gotten a prompt and helpful answer. Everyone NEEDS a great CPA.
Love, Love, Love! The awesome service I received from Mike Fedele & Team over the years. They are a one stop shop. I get my personal & business taxes done, my monthly bookkeeping, my non-profit started, my business entities setup, & more. They take good care of my business needs.
I have been a client with Fedele for nearly four years. As a client what I will give them credit for is the personalize, professional, and competent service that is received. As a client Fedele works on my behalf to ensure that when I am past due for the April cut off they automatically file an extension. They work on my behalf to ensure that I receive my just due with integrity. I highly recommend Fedele and Associates.
I'm so thankful for Mike and all the employees at Fedele and associates. Mike is the best CPA ever. With his extensive knowledge and drive to be the best at whatever he does, he is able to consistently get my family a very beneficial tax refund. Such a blessing especially at this difficult time.
Within the last couple of weeks I have relied on Fedele and Associates for mainly business tax advice. They have done my personal taxes for two years. I consulted with my friend who is also a CPA at the corporate level and she was impressed with the knowledge I gained through consultation and agree that I should continue working with the company. I thought I would be screwed this year, but once they reviewed all of my expenses and the various tax codes, I learned that a simple adjustment in my tax classifi
I have been working with Mike Fedele and his team since 2010. He has handled my corporate and personal taxes. While working with him, he's operate with the utmost professionalism and has proactively saved my family money. His rates are not the cheapest, but the quality of work he provides is worth every penny.
This firm has been a game changer for us - we hired them to deal with the debacle of a previous CPA who could cared less what damage his negligence caused - and cost us - Switching to Fedele & Associates has made amazing changes - and we literally had zero worries or stress - M. Fedele has a Highly efficient and effective tax firm - our taxes were straightened out in moments - filed correctly and instead of paying like the last 10 yrs - we received a very nice refund- NO ADDITIONAL STRESS!!!! Fedele and A
The team at Fedele and Associates are top notch and clearly have very good knowledge of the tax code. They have done my taxes for the past 6 years effectively and professionally. I highly recommend them to do your taxes. You will not be disappointed.
I was very satisfied with fedeles work and my tax returns.
I have been using Mike Fedele and his team for over 8 years. I came to them after another so called professional accountant had my taxes in complete disarray. I came to Mike owing over $50K to the IRS. Mike was able to amend my returns, clean up after the other "professional" accountant and instead of me owing the IRS, the IRS owed me!!!! Fedele is the best! I refer all my friends and family. He is not in it for the money. He really cares about the best outcome for his clients. I'm hooked for life!!!!
I am a healthcare professional who was previously doing my taxes on my own. After a few years of owing taxes, I decided to finally get a CPA to handle my taxes. I have been going to Fedele associates since 2017 and they have assisted with my taxes and helped me set up an LLC, and other business entities for my real estate ventures. They always do an outstanding job. Mike and David are extraordinarily gifted in their expertise. Highly recommend!
Hi, I would hear of Fedele & Milanec on Wvon Radio and I had gotten behind in filing my taxes for multiple years. I reside in Aurora, IL and said why not? since I find Wvon a very reputable radio station and I listened to others call in and state how satisfied they were with Fedele & Milanec. Fedele and Milanec are very professional, caring and competent. My experience was great!! They have a great staff of young professionals who work there and all were courteous? To Quote a line from the original Termina
Fedele and Associates is an awesome group of people to work with. The staff is very professional and personable, at all times. I was referred to the business by a friend, and have been utilizing their services for several years now. I've even referred friends and family on my own.
This company goes above and beyond to help people. I have a successful, professional healthcare facility in Florida and I use this company in Chicago to do my taxes because they are organized, professionally run, and genuinely care about their clients. The Owner of the Company will not settle for anything but the best for the people he works with. That means a lot to me! Fedele and Associates have a excellent reputation. Hands-down I recommend them without hesitation Dr. Karen Cann
I can't say enough about this firm! I was behind in my taxes and didn't know where to turn for honest and knowledgeable help. A good friend referred me to Fedele & Assoc. and I couldn't be more grateful! They saved me so much money! I couldn't be happier and looking forward to having my taxes done by Michael Fedele from now on.
Mike and his team are extremely knowledgeable. As well as doing an extraordinary job with our complicated taxes they have fixed a number of problems that I created by trying to take care of tax issues myself in the past. They can help you save money like they've helped me save money by getting your business set up properly.
I have been a customer of Fedele and Associates for over 3 years. The staff are extremely professional as well as accommodating. I have always been extremely satisfied with the service I've receved. I look forward to next tax season with Fidele and Assoc. I have also referred other family members who are also very satisfied with the service they've received as well. Finally, I have to say thanks to Cliff Kelly for sharing this information with the Am 1690, WVON listeners!
Wow, first let me say tell you I have a complicated IRS issues dating back to 2005. I finally get all my ?stuff? together to figure this out and was turned down by a few different CPA?s saying it was too much for them. I went into Fedele and immediately sensed a feeling of family with this office. They were super hospitable but what really eased my stress was speaking to the senior advisor. Every issue I threw at him, he immediately spit back a plan. The only place that didn?t shy away from helping me and h
David is phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable! He has definitely been a God sent for me. F&M have been my tax consultants since 2010, and they have served me with professionalism, efficiency, and an effectiveness with a resolute outcome that did not come back to haunt me; I can sleep at night. F&M have established a relational trust with me where I feel safe and confident. Thank God for David!
Fedele and associates were patient and advised me in detail of all the needed documents. After 5 years of fearful irs hell, Fedele and Associates walked me through and brought me a successful and gratifying conclusion. I will never forget how they helped me! I highly recommend Fedele and Associates for All your tax needs. They are the Tax Experts!!!
This was my first year going to them. Liz helped me out so much! I dropped all of my paperwork off on Thursday, by Friday everything was complete. I am so grateful for their services. I was nervous, because tax season is never pleasant to me. I am beyond pleased with the outcome.
I came to Mike Fedele owing the IRS $67,000. I still can't believe what he did and how he helped me. Mike got it down to 5 monthly payments of $100 each. He is a miracle worker and a life saver. Thank you so much. Mike has been my accountant ever since.
Recently, I needed to obtain personal federal and state tax information for a previous year. When I called Fedele and Associates, the staff member immediately understood my concerns/needs and was completely professional and extremely helpful in resolving my issue. Their attention to detail and the client?s needs is exceptional.
I highly recommend Fedele and Associates. Mike Fedele and his team have integrity and they will service their clients. They are great at Offer in Compromise, Accounting, and Tax Preparation. They have been my accountants for over 15 years.
Thank you Mike Fedele, Fedele and Associates!! Compassionate Professional focus, patience, in-depth knowledge of tax?s laws and pending legislation as if affects small business are just a few of the financial Golden jewels provided to me by Fedele and Associates. The praise and appreciation for Fedele&Associates, and CPA Mike Fedele, cannot be expressed enough. We are very thankful and appreciative for the navigation, clarification, most importantly providing correcting solutions to Hundreds of thousands
Mike has been my accountant for many years. Most years are smooth. Fill out the forms on time and get your docs in on time and you get your returns back. He is the accountant for me personally as well as my business. In the year that it didn't go well because of previous mistake I made - he took over, made it right, and all was well. I highly recommend Mike. Ask Mike if you don't know, he knows, and is happy to tell you. It is easier to do it right the first time than to fix it. Mike helps you to ge
At Fedele and Melanic they "go the extra mile" to ensure that your tax business is taken care of professionally and of top quality. I was concerned about filing my taxes on time and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this firm had already anticipated my needs. This is my 4th filing with the firm and will continue to do business with them. They are the BEST!
Federer and Associates!! Wow... change my life. I was struggling with IRS Debt my accountant at the time had me owning overwhelming amount of money! So I decided to share my story with Mike Fedele in the gym where we both workout because he told me before he did taxes Nonchalantly.... not knowing he was and still is an expert at what he does....Now this was over 18yrs ago. Mike said to me Katrena bring me your returns and I promise you! You won?t have to pay IRS anything. I said ok! But the funny thing, I s
Great service. I would definitely recommend their service. ????
I have had my taxes filed with this agency for the last 5 years and have not been disappointed. I usually have a short wait and have one of the tax professionals communicate with me clearly what is going on with my tax preparation. I recommend this company to anyone in need of financial guidance and tax preparation.
Mike and his team has worked on my behalf to stop the IRS from aggressive collection attempts. I very highly recommend Fedele and Associates to help you fight the IRS! Words cannot express how much Mike is appreciated!!!!!
Michael is an exceptional Tax Accountant, his organization is professional and efficient, for the past 5 Years Fedele and Associates have saved me thousands of dollars and acted as a trusted advisor and Consultant.
Mr. Fedele got me the best refund. He was quick. He helped me understand what I was getting back and why. Fedele and Associates are very knowledgeable when it comes to taxes. I appreciate the expertise.
Lakia did a terrific job on my taxes. She was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and just an outstanding representative of Fedele & Milanec. Thank you David for maintaining such a great and personable staff. Reggie Dean
They know everything when it comes to taxes! The two young women at the front desk have always been very patient with me, helpful in answering any questions and give great advice! I'd highly recommend Fedele & Associates to anyone with tax needs!
Fedele helped me out of a lot of tax trouble back in 2013/14. It took a long time to process everything but they stayed on top of it all and it all worked out in my favor at the end. I trust them when it comes to dealing with the IRS and they know what they are doing. I use them for my business and personal taxes and refer my family and friends.
Catherine prepared my business taxes and Benji did taxes for my mom a month ago. I was so impressed with Benji and how carefully he handled the details of my mom's taxes that this company was the only choice for finishing my business taxes. If you want your tax situation handled. Choice Fedele &Milanec.
Fedele & Associates completed my tax refund with a quick turnaround. The service was exceptional and professional. I?d recommend 10/10
Mike and his staff are always willing and able to help (save!) me, even at the last minute! I am not the most organized :-( but they are always patient and helpful. And Mike knows his stuff when it comes to taxes. He's gotten me out of a few messes so I'm very thankful to have found him!
I highly recommend this company for all your tax needs. The office staff is very professional, helpful and kind. David is very kind, professional, knowledgable and easy to work with. Harsh is very kind, professional and easy to work with as well. We are very pleased with this company and all the staff. I am glad we made that call.
It started off slow fill this out, give me a copy of your DL, let us make a copy of your documents. After I asked if I would be sitting with the preparer. Then Senior Accountant Quin .explained the procedures. Once I got to sit with Quin he was very professional and knowledgeable. He also had a good sense of humor. Mike Fadele was very cool & personable. I was impressed with the young talent they employ. I got a return I wasn't expecting. I'll be back next year!
Mike Fidele and associates are the best Accountants out there! Mike is a great guy a great accountant And he?s always done great work for me!!! Every time I have gone through Mike I?ve gotten exceptional results he really is the best so I recommend Mike Fidele and associates to everyone out there for your tax and accounting needs!!!!
Fedele and associates are one of the best accountants I have ever been to. The staff is amazing. Mike is very personable, knowledgeable, and always informational. I would refer any and everyone
I received a tax return for the first time in a long time. A lot of items were being missed by previous my previous tax preparer. When he told me that I would end up owing I gave Fedele and Associates a try. I never had that problem again
I always leave my appointments at Fedele & Milanec feeling relieved. David efficiently took care of me and gave sound advice. This is my 4th year with the team, and I don?t see anything changing anytime soon.
Tax preparers have excellent knowledge of tax laws. They provide laymans answers to tax/accounting questions. Pay attention to details and throughly review documents presented. They value customers time. We are on year 4 with this company. The diversity of workers in the office is refreshing. Highly recommend their service.
I have been doing business with this organization for several years now And the people that work for this company have been awesome and a great help to me whatever I needed information. I would recommend Fedele and Associates to do business with to serve your tax needs.
David has been doing my taxes for about five years. I have no worries or issue total confidence in him handling my taxes. I highly recommend this company.
Fedele and Associates has done my taxes for the last 4 years, but they have done my family?s taxes for several years. They are knowledgeable, quick, and reliable.
The best Tax firm. Michael got me out of a bad situation a few years ago. I really appreciate all his expertise and hard work. I would highly recommend.
I went to Fedele for my 2016 taxes I agree with the previous review. They are very unprofessional and if you have a problem with your return they will not stand behind their work unless you pay them a Kings ransom. I had my state return denied and they want to charge me more than half of my original fee to respond to the state's denial.
Mike Federer has been our business & personal Accountant for over 10 years. Over the years he has become Good friend. His knowledge of business accounting has helped our business grow & stay a strong business.
Mike and his crew are total professionals and miracle workers in the realm of helping you keep more of the money you make. They have been my accountants for years and have served me very well. I highly recommend....
Mike and his firm save me over six figures of liability from the IRS. He is also a unique soul in life, because his philanthropy to other people. Just a joy to work with.
Fedele and Associates has been my trusted tax account for several years. They are knowledgeable and efficient. I wouldn?t trust my business to anyone else.
This was an excellent experience. Fedele and Milanec does a great job at working with clients to maximize deductions for clients. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. You will not be disappointed.
Very professional company. Takes care of my taxes every year, wouldn't trust anyone else to do them. Fedele and Associates is amazing!!!
This company is the absolute best ..The staff is friendly ,humble and very professional..They incorporated my Trucking business along with getting me out of Tax debt with the IRS ...They always keep you updated with everything that's going on with your business with emails and text messages as reminders..You are most definitely in good hands with Fedele and Associates ...I thank God everyday for allowing these people in my life because everything is much easier for me now ... 5?????
I met my fedele Thanks to a mutual friend. Ever since then I don't have to worry about Anything that has to do with accounting. He is my CPA and PA. It has been A pleasure working with him and he's team of professionals. Thank you guys.
Ive used Fedele and Assoc. for over 10 yrs. Mike and his team of professionals have always gotten me great results. Thanks Mike ...
Very knowledgeable. Never had an issue they could not resolve. No rock left unturned to help their clients. David's personal attention to your concerns are incredible.
If you are looking for punctuality, courtesy, and communication....look elsewhere. Called them numerous times but was given the run-around for 3 months (on David's desk for review) to complete taxes with standard deductions.
Thanks for the help with my taxes, Anna and the front desk excellent customer service and support, God bless Mike fedele.
Fedele and Associates have consistently provided expert tax and financial advice that has saved me over a million dollars in taxes and penalties.
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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.
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