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Expert Tax & Accounting Services for Individuals and Businesses
Hopp Accounting & Tax & Tax has dedicated over five decades to delivering expert accounting and tax solutions tailored to both individuals and businesses. Our team of certified professionals, including CPAs and Enrolled Agents, specializes in navigating complex financial scenarios with precision and care. As members of Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor Group, we combine deep tax code expertise with proactive financial planning to help clients retain more of their hard-earned money.Our approach prioritizes direct client interaction, eliminating automated systems to ensure personalized service. With a focus on tax resolution, estate planning, and business consulting, we empower clients to achieve financial clarity and long-term stability through customized strategies grounded in extensive industry experience.
Services
Tax Advisory
Estate & Trust Taxes
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
Tax Resolution
Financial Consulting
Document Management
Audit Representation
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of combined experience in complex tax and accounting solutions
- Certified professionals including CPAs and Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisors
- Direct client access to experienced team members without automated systems
- Integrated legal and wealth management partnerships for comprehensive solutions
- Proven track record resolving IRS and state tax controversies
Associations and certifications
- Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor Group
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- National Society of Accountants (NSA)
- National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA)
- Independent Accountants Association of Illinois (IAAI)
What people say
Resolved tax debt
Personalized service
Effective solutions
Expert guidance
Saved from IRS issues
Services
Tax Advisory
Our Tax Advisory service develops strategic solutions for small businesses facing complex tax challenges. Leveraging deep expertise in evolving tax laws, we create customized plans to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance. Clients benefit from proactive guidance that transforms tax obligations into opportunities for financial optimization.
Tax Resolution
Specializing in IRS dispute resolution, we negotiate settlements for back taxes, audits, and collection actions. Our team employs proven strategies to reduce liabilities through offers in compromise, payment plans, or penalty abatements while protecting client assets.
Payroll Services
Our Payroll Services streamline business operations through automated systems for tax-compliant wage processing. We handle payroll tax filings, direct deposits, and regulatory reporting while implementing software solutions that provide real-time financial insights and compliance monitoring.
Estate & Trust Taxes
Navigating complex estate and trust tax requirements, we provide comprehensive compliance solutions for executors and beneficiaries. Our services include tax return preparation, asset distribution planning, and strategies to minimize estate tax burdens during probate proceedings.
Financial Consulting
Our Financial Consulting service addresses strategic business decisions through valuation analysis, software implementation guidance, and sales tax compliance strategies. We help entrepreneurs optimize financial operations while aligning tax planning with long-term business objectives.
People
Donald E. Hopp
Managing Partner
Donald E. Hopp, CPA and ABA, has led Hopp Accounting & Tax since 1991. As an Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisor, he specializes in retirement planning and tax law updates, providing proactive financial strategies to individuals and businesses.
Karla Hunter
Attorney
Karla Hunter focuses on tax resolution for businesses and individuals, leveraging her experience as former Director of Tax Controversy at Administer Justice. She specializes in resolving IRS disputes and payroll tax issues with practical legal solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide comprehensive accounting solutions including tax planning, payroll processing, financial consulting, and tax resolution services tailored to small business needs.
How do you handle IRS tax debt negotiations?
Our team negotiates IRS tax debt using offers in compromise, payment plans, and penalty abatement strategies while representing clients throughout the resolution process.
Can you assist with estate and trust tax filings?
Yes, we specialize in estate and trust tax compliance, including complex return preparation and probate-related tax planning for executors and beneficiaries.
What makes your tax advisory service different?
Our tax advisory service combines CPA expertise with Ed Slott-certified retirement planning to deliver customized strategies that minimize liabilities while maximizing long-term financial security.
How do you ensure document security?
We use our secure Important Document System (IDS) with daily backups and 24/7 encrypted access for safe storage and retrieval of sensitive financial documents.
