Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Accounting Services in Des Plaines, IL
Highview Tax & Accounting has built a legacy of trust and expertise since the 1950s, serving clients across the United States with personalized accounting, tax, and financial planning services. Our team of credentialed professionals, including CPAs and certified tax preparers, prioritizes lifelong relationships, responding to all inquiries within one business day while maintaining strict information security protocols. With over 150 years of combined experience, we specialize in serving entrepreneurs, small businesses, and professionals in industries such as home services, restaurants, real estate, and healthcare. Our approach combines technical precision with a deep understanding of clients' financial goals, offering tailored solutions for tax compliance, business growth, and retirement planning. We emphasize transparency, proactive communication, and industry-specific insights to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes.Backed by decades of service continuity, including multi-generational client relationships, we focus on delivering actionable strategies that align with both immediate needs and long-term objectives. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, use of secure technology platforms, and dedication to ongoing professional education. By integrating financial planning with tax and accounting expertise, we empower individuals and businesses to achieve stability, growth, and legacy preservation. Our Chicago-based team remains accessible via phone or email, ensuring clients receive timely, personalized support whenever needed. This enduring philosophy of relationship-driven service continues to define our approach as we adapt to evolving financial challenges and regulatory environments.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Preparation
Business Advisory
Financial Planning
Workers Compensation Audit
Entity Restructuring
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We respond to all inquiries within one business day.
- We maintain encrypted communications and secure document portals.
- Our team includes CPAs and certified tax professionals with decades of experience.
- We specialize in industry-specific solutions for home services, healthcare, and real estate.
- We've maintained multi-generational client relationships since the 1950s.
Services
Accounting Services
Our accounting services provide accurate financial statements and streamlined bookkeeping solutions to help businesses maintain clarity and compliance. We specialize in cleaning up disorganized records, optimizing accounting software, and preparing reports that support informed decision-making. With a focus on detail-oriented processes and technology integration, we help clients transform financial data into actionable business insights while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Tax Preparation
We deliver comprehensive tax preparation services that ensure compliance while identifying opportunities for savings. Our experts handle individual and business tax returns, estate taxation, and audit representation with meticulous attention to evolving regulations. By combining strategic planning with thorough documentation practices, we help clients minimize liabilities and navigate complex tax scenarios confidently while maintaining full compliance with federal and state requirements.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services focus on strategic growth planning, entity structuring, and financial forecasting tailored to specific industries. We assist with banking relationships, merger/acquisition strategies, and succession planning while providing ongoing financial guidance. Through personalized consultations and data-driven analysis, we help business owners make informed decisions that enhance profitability and long-term sustainability across various operational lifecycles.
Financial Planning
We create customized financial plans addressing retirement goals, education funding, and estate preservation strategies. Our approach combines risk assessment, investment planning, and tax-efficient strategies to build secure financial futures. By maintaining ongoing client relationships and regularly updating plans, we ensure clients stay on track to meet both personal and business financial objectives through changing life circumstances.
Workers Compensation Audit
Our workers' compensation audit specialists help businesses prepare for and complete annual insurance audits efficiently. We analyze payroll data, verify employee classifications, and implement cost-saving strategies to optimize premium calculations. By maintaining accurate records and providing audit defense support, we help clients reduce insurance costs while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to workplace safety programs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide financial statements, bookkeeping, workers' compensation audits, and accounting software optimization for businesses of all sizes.
Do you specialize in any industries?
Yes, we serve home services providers, restaurants, real estate professionals, medical practitioners, and franchise owners among others.
How quickly do you respond to client inquiries?
We guarantee responses to all phone calls and emails within one business day.
What tax services are available?
Our tax services include compliance, planning, estate/trust taxation, and audit representation for individuals and businesses.
How do you ensure data security?
We use encrypted emails, password-protected portals, and redacted personal information on all sensitive documents.
What financial planning services do you provide?
We offer retirement planning, education funding, estate planning, and comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to client goals.
Reviews (4)
Paul T.
Apr 18, 2017
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Not sure where the negative reviews came from, I have used Pavlatos & Louizos for several years and always found them very pleasant and professional and would not go anywhere else.
Christian R.
Mar 15, 2017
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Unprofessional and disrespectful. Upon walking in I was never greeted and when I was approached by someone, it was in a very unwelcoming manner. After this someone else from behind came up and told me they were no longer taking any new clients and was told that if I would have read the website "carefully" that I would've known.
Terry M.
Dec 30, 2013
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Randy had been doing my family's taxes for years. Filing Form A was the norm for me as a single guy in college. But as life became more complicated, it was great to have Randy there to uncomplicate things. He always does a thoughtful and detailed job, and really cares about me and my family. I am always pleased with the results, even during tougher years, because he takes the time to explain things. And he definitely knows his stuff. For fast, accurate, and personal accounting service, I highly recommend!
Andrew L.
Sep 12, 2012
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After having to fire my last 2 accountants for various reasons, I came to yelp for help. I found Paul here and could not be happier. He helped my wife close down an LLC she was using and walked us through some tax issues we had. He is beyond what I expected to find in an accountant and plan to be using him for years to come.
