The leader in tax prep since 1972 · Freeport, IL

Focus more on your business, less on your accounting.

Groves Tax & Financial has handled personal and business taxes, payroll, and bookkeeping for Freeport for over fifty years. Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely glad to save you money.

50+Years in practice
Personal & businessAll under one roof
Year-roundNot just April
2024 Return · Maple Street Bakery
Estimated refund$8,240▲ maximized
Deductions found$31,500▲ 14 items
Filing statusE-filedAccepted
Bookkeeping reconciled · 4 accounts
Payroll filed · Q4 on time
Estimated payment · due Jan 15
1972Trusted in Freeport
since

What we are known for

Personal Tax Prep Business Tax Prep Payroll & Bookkeeping IRS Audit Prep Friendly, Local Team
Services

Everything your taxes and books need.

From a personal return to full business support, it is all handled here, on time and explained in plain English.

01

Tax Preparation

Personal and business returns prepared accurately and on time, by people who have done it since 1972.

  • Individual & business returns
  • E-file included
  • Year-round, not just April
02

Bookkeeping

Clean, current books so you always know where your business stands.

03

Payroll

Reliable payroll, filings, and W-2s and 1099s handled on schedule, every time.

04

Finance Strategy

Practical guidance to improve cash flow and help your business actually grow.

05

Tax Reviews

A second look at prior returns to catch missed savings and fix what is off.

06

IRS Audit Prep

Organized, audit-ready records and steady support if a notice ever arrives.

How it works

A simple, three-step start.

No awkward sales process. Just a friendly conversation and clean, accurate work.

Start the conversation
1

Say hello

Call or send a note. Our friendly team will learn about you and your business, no pressure.

2

Get organized

We gather what we need and get your books and documents straight and current.

3

Save and grow

Accurate filings, real tax savings, and year-round support so you can focus on your business.

They have done our family and business taxes for years. Always friendly, always on time, and they catch things other preparers missed. It is a relief to have them in our corner.
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A Freeport clientPersonal & business taxes
Why Groves

Half a century of doing it right.

Since 1972

Five decades preparing personal and business taxes for the Freeport community.

Friendly & knowledgeable

Real people who pick up the phone and explain things in plain language.

Personal & business

One trusted team for your family return and your company books alike.

We save you money

We love finding the deductions and strategies that keep more in your pocket.

FAQ

Common questions.

Still wondering? Just call. A friendly person picks up.

Call (815) 233-3150
Do you handle both personal and business taxes?

Yes. We have prepared personal and business returns for Freeport-area clients since 1972, from simple individual filings to multi-entity small businesses.

Can you take over my bookkeeping mid-year?

Absolutely. We regularly pick up books that have fallen behind, get them current and clean, and keep them that way going forward.

What if I get a letter from the IRS?

Bring it to us right away. We help you organize the right records and prepare a clear, calm response.

Do you work with new businesses?

Yes. We help new owners set up bookkeeping and payroll the right way from day one, so tax time is never a scramble.

Where are you located?

704 West South St., Freeport, Illinois 61032. Give us a call at (815) 233-3150 and we will be glad to help.

Get in touch

Let's get your taxes off your plate.

A friendly, no-pressure conversation to start. Call us or send a note and we will be in touch.

Office704 West South St.
Freeport, IL 61032
ServingFreeport & Stephenson County
Since1972

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