Tax preparation & accounting in Woodstock, IL
Salvador Romero prepares individual and business tax returns and handles bookkeeping, 1099s and trucking filings for clients across McHenry County. He has more than 10 years of experience and works in English and Spanish.
Individual tax returns
Whether you have one W-2 or a mix of jobs, side income and dependents, Salvador prepares your federal and Illinois returns accurately and explains what you owe or what you’ll get back. He works with employees, families, retirees, gig workers and the self-employed.
Business accounting & taxes
Business tax returns
Income tax preparation for self-employed professionals and small businesses.
Bookkeeping & accounting
Year-round bookkeeping and general accounting support, so tax time isn’t a scramble.
1099 preparation
Preparing and filing 1099 forms for the contractors your business pays.
Business start-ups
Help getting a new business off the ground on the right financial footing.
Business in Mexico
Support for clients who run or are starting business activity in Mexico.
Unemployment applications
Help filing your claim for unemployment benefits with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
Trucking & owner-operator filings
Salvador handles the recurring paperwork that keeps trucks on the road:
- Quarterly
IFTA fuel tax returns
International Fuel Tax Agreement returns for carriers that drive in more than one state. Returns are due the last day of the month after each quarter: April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31.
- Yearly, by August 31
Form 2290 heavy highway vehicle use tax
Federal tax for vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. The tax period runs July through June; a newly used truck is due by the end of the month after its first use.
- When you start out
ICC / MC applications
Applications for operating authority so you can haul for hire.
What to bring to your tax appointment
- Photo ID for you (and your spouse if filing jointly)
- Social Security cards or ITIN letters for everyone on the return
- W-2s from every employer
- 1099 forms: contract work, interest, dividends, retirement, Social Security
- Form 1095-A if you had a Get Covered Illinois or marketplace plan
- Form 1098 for mortgage interest, plus property tax bills
- Childcare costs and the provider’s tax ID number
- Last year’s tax return
- Business income and expense records if you’re self-employed
- Bank account and routing number for direct deposit
Key tax dates
- January 31
W-2s and 1099-NEC forms due
Employers and businesses must send these forms to workers and contractors.
- April 15
Individual tax deadline
Federal and Illinois individual returns are due, or the next business day when the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday.
- Apr 15 · Jun 15 · Sep 15 · Jan 15
Estimated tax payments
Quarterly payments for self-employed people and others without enough tax withheld.
Tax questions
When is the tax deadline?
Most individual federal and Illinois returns are due April 15. When the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Can you help if I’m self-employed?
Yes. Salvador works with self-employed professionals, gig workers and small business owners on tax returns, estimated payments, bookkeeping and 1099s.
Do you file IFTA and Form 2290 returns?
Yes. Salvador prepares quarterly IFTA fuel tax returns and the yearly Form 2290 heavy highway vehicle use tax, and helps with ICC / MC operating authority applications.
How much does tax preparation cost?
It depends on how complex your return is. Call (815) 687-2388 and Salvador will give you a price before he starts.
Make tax season stress-free
Book your appointment with Salvador, in English or Spanish.