Looking for a CPA in Chicago

[David Zhang]

Hey guys! I'm on the verge of selling my first Fix and Flip property in February, and will be pursuing a House Hack in the Logan Square/Avondale area during the first half of the year. SInce the Tax ramifications of this are way over my head, if anyone has a referral for a CPA in Chicago that has some experience in real estate, let me know!

[Jeff Burdick]

Hey David, I have a CPA I use who does an outstanding job and knows real estate pretty well.  PM me and I'll give you his info.  

[Corey D. McCray]

Hello David,

My CPA is well versed in situations such as yours. You can PM me and I will gladly share his info.

[John Yousef]

Hi David Zhang

I have a great CPA that focuses most of his business with Real Estate Investors. PM me if you want his info.

[Jerry N.]

We had posted recently in the Illinois forum looking for an accountant too (thinking the audience may be larger) and didn't get any responses;

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/556/topics/39...

 @Jeff Burdick, @Corey D. McCray, and @John Yousef If I can PM you, can you share the firm?  Looking for RE knowledge but also for someone familiar with tax credits.  Seems to be kind of a niche practice, or we aren't asking the right people/questions.  Thanks!

[Corey D. McCray]

Hello Jerry feel free to pm me.  I'll be glad to help 

[Patrice Boenzi]

@John Yousef I have been following this topic - would you be able to PM your CPA's information? Thank you.

[John Yousef]

Sure @Patrice Boenzi, I just did. 

[Steven Hamilton II]

I'm in the north suburbs if anyone needs a referral to a colleague in the city.

You definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney. Just make sure they specialize in tax and have significant experience dealing with real estate investors.

Here is a great list of questions to ask a potential accountant: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/7044...

Also check out the www.NAEA.org page in your search. It should help you find someone local. If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.

If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.

For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone. I even use Skype and TeamViewer to communicate with clients so I'd highly recommend looking for one of the best with great references that interviews well with you.

So look for someone you can connect with that works out for your situation.

Feel free to ask here if you have questions

[David Zhang]

Thanks for your input Steven! I'll send you a PM :) 

[Maria Bocanegra]

David Zhang can you pm me those contacts too? Thx!