Individual & Family Tax Preparation
Start With a Complimentary Fee Proposal
Share a few details about your tax situation, and a member of our team will review it personally.
Your Next Steps
Request a Complimentary Fee Proposal. Share your prior-year tax return or briefly describe your tax situation.
Approve Your Fee. We will review your information and provide your fee proposal. Work begins only after you approve it and sign your engagement letter.
Send Your Documents. Complete your organizer and upload your documents through a secure link, drop them off or mail them to our office at 1518 Vandalia Street, Collinsville.
Review, Sign & File. We'll handle electronic filing, confirm acceptance, and provide your completed copy.
Step 1: Request Your Fee Proposal
Share your prior-year tax return or briefly describe your tax situation. No obligation.
How We Can Help
We prepare individual and family tax returns for clients in Collinsville, the Metro East and St. Louis, from a single W-2 to returns with businesses, rentals and investments.
Federal and State Tax Returns
Federal and Illinois returns, plus Missouri or any other state where you earn income. Filed electronically, with direct deposit for your refund.
Back Taxes and Unfiled Returns
Behind on filing? We’ll prepare your past-due returns, show and help you understand you stand with the IRS and the state, and help you get caught up.
Amended Returns
Missed a form, a deduction or a credit? We’ll correct prior-year returns and file the amendment for you.
Self-Employment and Side Income
Freelance and side-business income, with the deductions and quarterly payments that come with it.
Rental Property and Investments
Rental income and expenses, stock sales, dividends and interest, reported correctly and reviewed for what you can deduct.
IRS and State Letters
Received a notice? We’ll review it, explain it in and come up with the recommended next steps
Withholding and Estimated Tax Planning
We’ll tell you whether to adjust your withholding or make estimated payments to avoid any potential penalties.
What will my return cost?
Every fee is set for your situation. You'll receive a personalized fee proposal before any work begins.
Am I committing to anything by submitting the form?
No. The request is free and non-binding. We're engaged only once you accept your proposal and sign an engagement letter.
What should I have ready?
Last year's tax return is the most helpful. If you don't have it handy, a brief description of your situation works too.
Am I committing to anything by submitting the form?
No. The request is free and non-binding. We're engaged only once you accept your proposal and sign an engagement letter.
What should I have ready?
Last year's tax return is the most helpful. If you don't have it handy, a brief description of your situation works too.
Can you help with an IRS letter, an amendment or past-year returns?
Yes. For a letter, choose “IRS or state notice” in the form above and upload every page. For amended or past-year returns, choose “Personal taxes” and tell us which years. We’ll review your situation and explain your next steps.
I haven’t filed in a few years. Can I still get my refund?
Often, yes. Refunds can usually be claimed up to three years after the original due date Fill out the form above, choose “Personal taxes,” and tell us which years you’ve missed. We’ll take a look and let you know where you stand.
How is my information protected?
Your uploads are encrypted and seen only by our team.
Prefer to talk first?
Call 618.343.1255 or email info@cainassociatespc.com. We're happy to answer questions before you begin.